Health
Why bringing back the afternoon nap could help us adapt to extreme heat
Too much air conditioning may be harming our health, according to a new study led by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).
Aug 8, 2023
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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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How to train your body for hot weather if you are active or work outdoors
Global warming is making outdoor activities challenging—especially exercise. Indeed, we have a very small buffer to tolerate an increase in body heat. A rise in core temperature of only three degrees Celcius can be life-threatening, ...
Jul 27, 2023
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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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Research shows clear benefits of cooling on physical health of older populations
The impact of extreme heat is being felt around the globe this summer, with record-setting temperatures punishing continents as forest fires spew smog polluting populations thousands of miles apart. The health of older populations ...
Jul 21, 2023
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Understanding brain network that connects temperature sensation and emotion may help prevent heatstroke
A research group from the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has identified the neural pathways in the brain that influence thermoregulatory behaviors in rats.
Jul 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New malaria case reported in Florida brings national total to 8
The United States now has had eight reported cases of malaria, seven of them in Florida, state health officials reported Tuesday.
Jul 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Understanding effects of heat on mental health
A heat wave is affecting parts of the U.S., including much of the Southwest, through the Southeast and parts of Europe. When temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll more than just physically. Our well-being can suffer ...
Jul 14, 2023
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Report offers solutions to help prevent deaths during WA heat waves
Two years after the 2021 heat dome, Washington's deadliest weather-related disaster, researchers are still trying to pin down its full impacts and what lessons can be learned.
Jul 10, 2023
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Are your allergies ready to head off to college?
As you stare down your freshman year of college and contemplate living away from home, you're probably facing a few "firsts": First roommate who isn't a sibling; first time fending for yourself to make sure you're eating ...
Jul 5, 2023
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