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How humid is it? Three things to keep you cool in a hot and sticky summer (and three things that won't)
La Niña has resulted in a humid summer for much of eastern Australia.
Feb 16, 2022
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News tagged with cooling
Neuroscience
For oxygen-deprived newborns, rewarming after cooling therapy can trigger seizures
Oxygen-deprived newborns who undergo cooling therapy to protect their brains are at an elevated risk of seizures and brain damage during the rewarming period, which could be a precursor of disability or death, a new study ...
Oct 18, 2021
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How firefighters deal with heat stress and fatigue
Searing heat, fireballs and walls of embers. Firefighters faced extreme conditions during the 2020 summer bushfires, which claimed the lives of nine firefighters across Australia. Now research is drawing on sport performance ...
Aug 24, 2021
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Brain injury treatment may cause harm in low and middle income nations
A procedure widely used to treat birth-related brain damage in newborn babies in low and middle income countries (LMICs) may increase the risk of death.
Aug 3, 2021
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Ask the Pediatrician: Should I be worried about heavy metals in my baby's food?
I've been reading about heavy metals in baby food. How concerned should I be? Recent news about heavy metals found in baby food can leave parents with a lot of questions.
Mar 9, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Ground-breaking evidence reveals scalp cooling physically protects hair follicles
Ground-breaking research from the University of Huddersfield, announced ahead of World Cancer Day 2021, proves that scalp cooling physically protects hair follicles from chemotherapy drugs. It is the world's first piece of ...
Feb 3, 2021
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Cooling vests alleviate perceptual heat strain perceived by COVID-19 nurses
Wearing cooling vests during a COVID-19 shift ensures that nurses experience less heat during their work. During their shifts, nurses wear protective clothing for three hours in a row, during which the temperature can rise ...
Jan 7, 2021
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Q&A: Skin protection with excessive hand-washing, masking
Dear Mayo Clinic: Frequent hand-washing and cleaning during the COVID-19 pandemic has made my hands so dry that my skin in cracking. With recommendations for everyone to now wear a face mask while in public, I'm concerned ...
Sep 2, 2020
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Expert tips to help you beat the heat
(HealthDay)—With much of the United States blanketed by a heat wave this week, the American Red Cross offers some survival tips.
Jul 23, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tips for skin protection with excessive hand-washing, masking
Dear Mayo Clinic: Frequent hand-washing and cleaning during the COVID-19 pandemic has made my hands so dry that my skin in cracking. With recommendations for everyone to now wear a face mask while in public, I'm concerned ...
May 28, 2020
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