Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Heat Exhaustion

MeSH tree: C26.522.250

Q&A: Who is in the most danger during a heat wave?

The current heat wave in the Northeastern United States threatens the comfort and even the safety of millions of people. Not all people, however, face the same level of risk from the heat and humidity. During extreme heat, ...

What running a marathon does to the body

With every stride that hits pavement, the bones in a runner's legs break down. Every muscle fiber is damaged from the effort it takes to propel the body forward. Yet when the runner is no longer running, when they're sleeping ...

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