Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them
As extreme summer heat continues to grip the region, young children are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Jul 31, 2023
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Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Heat Exhaustion
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Q&A: Physiologist offers advice for coping with heat waves
The World Meteorological Organization says it expects temperatures to stay above 40°C in North America, Asia, North Africa and the Mediterranean as heat waves globally intensify into August.
Jul 26, 2023
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Extreme heat straining health systems: WHO
The extreme heat in the northern hemisphere is putting an increasing strain on healthcare systems, hitting those least able to cope the hardest, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Jul 19, 2023
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Expert discusses heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Extreme heat continues to cause issues across the country and the globe. As the temperature rises, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Over the past 30 years, extreme heat has ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Heatstroke in kids: What to watch for and know
Running, jumping, lounging in the sun, waiting in a car: The ways to heat up when the weather is hot are endless. When days are cold, we look forward to summer, but feeling the heat can be too much for your health, especially ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Interdisciplinary study reveals health care costs of extreme heat
A new report produced by an interdisciplinary group of faculty, staff and students at Virginia Commonwealth University and published by the Center for American Progress is shedding light on the connections between rising ...
Jul 18, 2023
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How to stay cool and safe during California's first heat wave of the summer
The next few days in Southern California will be very, very hot.
Jul 3, 2023
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Q&A: Cardiologist answers questions about health and heat
The summer heat is here and with it questions about how we should handle high temperatures and what we should do to feel well in the heat.
Jun 30, 2023
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In the summer heat, know how to recognize—and prevent—heat stroke
The long, hot days of summer are here. While that can mean lots of fun in the sun for some, experts warn the extra warmth and exertion also carry the threat of heat-related illness, a problem they expect to increase as climate ...
Jun 26, 2023
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What are the symptoms of heat stroke?
During the summer, people tend to spend more time outdoors for longer periods of time, which can lead to a higher risk of a heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
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