More cities address 'shade deserts' as extreme heat triggers health issues
If it weren't for the traffic along South MacDill Avenue, Javonne Mansfield swears you could hear the sizzle of a frying pan.
Aug 31, 2023
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Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Burns
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Don't get burned grilling, and other hot weather tips
It's always a good idea to use caution when having some summer fun—and that includes preventing burns from barbecues and other heat sources.
Aug 28, 2023
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From kidney stones to sand burns: The offbeat health dangers of Florida's extreme heat
When a middle-aged man arrived at Margate's HCA Northwest Hospital emergency room with major muscle cramping from his feet to his shoulders. Dr. Craig Kushnir knew right away what was going on.
Aug 8, 2023
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Consumer Health: What is a sunburn?
July is UV Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn about sunburn and why it's important to avoid one by protecting your skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight.
Jul 29, 2023
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Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes
A new study published in the BMJ's Archives of Disease in Childhood has found young people of both sexes who were hospitalized due to burns were less likely to finish high school than their peers.
Jul 13, 2023
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Fireworks for the 4th? Here's your safety checklist
It's been said many times, but it deserves repeating: Use caution when handling fireworks.
Jul 3, 2023
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Don't get (sun)burned this 4th of July weekend
Adding sun protection to your holiday gatherings takes little effort and can help you avoid the pain and potential side effects of sunburn.
Jul 3, 2023
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Protect your baby from the sun's harmful UV rays
Summer's here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun's damaging UV rays, too.
Jun 26, 2023
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Children wearing sun-smart clothing had 24% fewer new moles over a 3.5 year period
James Cook University researchers are calling for mandatory sun-protective clothing standards at preschools after a multi-year study comparing mole counts on more than 500 under 4-year-olds.
Jun 15, 2023
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U.S. and allies can learn from military medical lessons in Ukraine
Delivering medical care to the U.S. and allied soldiers wounded in combat has advanced significantly in recent decades. But an article recently published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons asks: Will that ...
Apr 24, 2023
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