Pediatrics
Keeping kids cool key to a good night's sleep in summer heat, says expert
Getting enough high-quality sleep on a consistent basis is vital for human health and well-being, particularly for children.
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Health
Helping our bodies beat the heat
Periods of extreme heat—even a single day when the thermometer hits 35°C—are associated with increased risk of injury, hospitalization and death. When the body gets too hot, the heart and kidneys don't function properly. ...
Jul 28, 2024
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Stroke risk linked to climate, financial and medical vulnerability, research shows
Worsening air quality and temperature extremes are linked to increased stroke burden, according to a study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 21st Annual Meeting. This trend disproportionately ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Q&A: Why heat waves are more dangerous than you think, and how to stay safe
The numbers are staggering. In what the National Weather Service has described as a "never-ending heat wave," records continued to fall across the West this week: 120 degrees Farenheit (49 degrees Celsius) in Las Vegas; a ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and those spending time outdoors: Six tips for staying safe
When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing in 2024, it can pose risks for just about anyone who spends time outside, whether they're runners, people who walk or cycle to work, outdoor workers ...
Jun 23, 2024
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Baby on board? Don't let the heat put you in peril
With summer temperatures soaring, pregnant women need to be extra cautious to avoid heat-related health issues. The body's natural cooling mechanisms are already working overtime during pregnancy, making it more difficult ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Stay cool and safe: Tips as heat wave pummels US
A record-breaking heat wave is spreading across the United States, baking the Northeast and Midwest with high temperatures and sweltering humidity.
Jun 19, 2024
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Michael Mosley reportedly died from heat exhaustion. How can extreme heat turn deadly?
British television host and celebrity doctor Michael Mosley went missing last Wednesday while holidaying on the Greek island of Symi.
Jun 12, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses
During heat waves, hospital admissions for mental health spike. The past 10 years were the hottest on record, and as we prepare for another scorcher of a summer, it's time to take steps to increase our preparedness for extreme ...
May 29, 2024
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Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging population, rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
A deadly heat wave gripped large regions of Asia for weeks in April and May 2024. As temperatures climbed past 110°F (43.3°C) in India on May 7, campaigning politicians, local news announcers and voters waiting in long ...
May 23, 2024
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