Health
We could see thunderstorm asthma in south-eastern Australia this season—here's how to prepare
Victorians have been warned to prepare for the possibility of thunderstorm asthma again this season.
Oct 30, 2023
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News tagged with climatic conditions
Psychology & Psychiatry
Our mood usually lifts in spring. But after early heat waves and bushfires, this year may be different
When we think of spring, we might imagine rebirth and renewal that comes with the warmer weather and longer days. It's usually a time to celebrate, flock to spring flower festivals and spend more time in nature.
Oct 2, 2023
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Addiction
Elevated temperatures and climate change may contribute to rising drug and alcohol disorders
Hospital visits from alcohol- and substance-related disorders are driven by elevated temperatures and could be further affected by rising temperatures due to climate change, according to new research by environmental health ...
Sep 26, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research finds a hot summer leads to more malaria deaths the following year
As climate change accelerates, it is becoming increasingly important to study the impact of climate change on human health. A new thesis from the University of Gothenburg examines church records and historical weather data ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Health
Drowning risk increases during heat waves in unexpected ways. Here's how to stay safe this summer
We know more people drown in summer. It's the perfect time to visit the beach, river or local pool. Australians love hitting the water to cool down.
Sep 8, 2023
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Medications
Some chronic disease medications found to impair the body's cooling ability
Medications to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body's ability to lose heat and regulate its core temperature to optimal levels. The loss of effective thermoregulation has implications for elderly people receiving ...
Aug 16, 2023
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Health
Experts discuss how heat affects the most vulnerable
Extreme heat threatens the health of vulnerable populations such as children, laborers, and the elderly. A Stanford pediatrician, emergency medicine doctor, and professor of Earth system science discuss how we can best adapt ...
Aug 15, 2023
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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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Health
Salton Sea environment detrimental to respiratory health of local children, study finds
In the United States, low-income immigrant and minority children often live in environments that have highly polluted air. A study led by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, and published in International ...
Jun 1, 2023
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Health
Wildfire proximity associated with asthma cases in rural Alaska
Alaska is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, and Penn State researchers are examining the resulting impacts, such as wildfires, and how they are linked to health conditions like asthma. In a new study, they found ...
Mar 31, 2023
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