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Hospitals in Baltimore see an uptick in asthma-related emergency room cases in the weeks following nighttime heat waves in their neighboring communities, according to new research from Johns Hopkins University.
May 6, 2026
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A novel study has revealed a link between extreme weather and the risk of cardiovascular disease among middle-aged and older adults in 157 Chinese cities. Based on a city's climate and location, exposure to extreme heat, ...
Apr 21, 2026
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A new study from the University of Georgia suggests hurricanes may now pose an additional danger to people through heat exposure. Hurricanes threaten lives and cause significant economic damage. But their risks extend beyond ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health and Imperial College London have reviewed published evidence on how community-level heat adaptation interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) impact ...
Dec 17, 2025
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Veterans living in California who have cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure experience significantly higher risk of dying during heat waves compared to cooler days, UCLA-led research finds.
Nov 25, 2025
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In June 2021, British Columbia experienced an extreme climate event. A heat dome trapped hot air over the province, pushing temperatures to record highs for several days, killing more than 600 people.
Sep 23, 2025
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Prolonged extreme heat in New Orleans was linked to a measurable increase in domestic violence-related emergency calls, according to new research in JAMA Network Open co-authored by the Tulane University's Newcomb Institute.
Aug 29, 2025
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Charlottesville and much of central Virginia were under an extreme heat warning Tuesday, with temperatures predicted to stay in the 90s and upper 80s for the remainder of the week. The region is part of a much larger heat ...
Jun 26, 2025
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If you're suffering through another sweltering day this July, the effects of extreme heat may seem painfully obvious. But the fallout from soaring temperatures goes far beyond sweatiness, dehydration or heat stroke.
Jul 9, 2024
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Are heat waves more deadly for women? This question initiated a study now published in "Significance Magazine" analyzing how extreme temperatures affect mortality differently for men and women, focusing on India.
Jun 27, 2024
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