Health
Know the signs of heat stroke and exhaustion
Heat can be deadly.
Jun 24, 2022
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News tagged with body temperatures
Gerontology & Geriatrics
Forever young: Many cold-blooded creatures don't age, studies show
Scientists have discovered the secret to eternal youth: be born a turtle.
Jun 23, 2022
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Neuroscience
Healthy human brains are hotter than previously thought, exceeding 40 degrees C
New research has shown that normal human brain temperature varies much more than we thought, and this could be a sign of healthy brain function. In healthy men and women, where oral temperature is typically less than 37°C, ...
Jun 13, 2022
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Health
Yes, women might 'feel the cold' more than men. Here's why
We all have different preferences for when it's the right time to bring out the winter blankets. And the thermostat's setting often forms the basis of office arguments between women and men regarding the "correct" temperature ...
Jun 7, 2022
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Medications
Edible cannabis vs smoking weed: How are they different and what are the health effects?
Today's edible cannabis scene has evolved from your stereotypical homemade "pot brownies" into an innovative industry, pushing the tastebuds of both stoners and first-time marijuana users.
Mar 29, 2022
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Cardiology
Firefighters' risk of irregular heartbeat linked to number of on-the-job fire exposures
Among firefighters, the risk of having an irregular heart rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation (AFib), increases with the number of fires they respond to, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American ...
Mar 23, 2022
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Health
Humans can endure lower max temperatures and humidities than previously thought
As climate change nudges the global temperature higher, there is rising interest in the maximum environmental conditions like heat and humidity to which humans can adapt. New Penn State research found that in humid climates, ...
Mar 2, 2022
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Immunology
New research in mice suggests social interactions and a sense of belonging can boost immune system
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that socially housed mice have healthier immune systems than those who are socially isolated—who are more susceptible to longer term issues due to an altered immune ...
Mar 1, 2022
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Biomedical technology
New device detects heat strain in military trainees
In 2020, more than 2,000 U.S. service members experienced heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Such injuries pose a "significant and persistent threat to both the health of U.S. military members and the effectiveness of military ...
Feb 3, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Non-invasive diagnostic method to detect the early processes of dementia
Forgetfulness and confusion can be signs of a currently incurable ailment: Alzheimer's disease. It is the most common form of dementia that currently affect around 50 million people worldwide. It mainly afflicts older people. ...
Feb 3, 2022
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