Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How to mosquite-proof your property after a flood and cut your risk of disease
The extreme weather and flooding in recent days is likely to boost mosquito numbers, even as we say goodbye to summer.
Mar 3, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Metals and metalloids may alter prenatal hormone concentrations during pregnancy: study
Exposure to metals such as nickel, arsenic, cobalt and lead may disrupt a woman's hormones during pregnancy, according to a Rutgers study.
Dec 21, 2020
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Health
How do hospitals prepare for hurricanes?
We all expect hospitals to be open and operating when we need them, but extreme weather events like hurricanes are a strain on resources and pose significant challenges for hospitals.
Aug 30, 2019
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Cardiology
Experts warn that extreme heat events jeopardize cardiovascular health
A consequence of global warming is a greater frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. This extreme heat is associated with a greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents, especially for adults with pre-existing ...
Nov 18, 2021
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Pediatrics
Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter
As Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a specialist in climate change and maternal health, explains the reasons to health editor Nadine Dreyer.
Sep 10, 2023
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Other
Radiologists propose actions to combat climate change
A diverse writing group—lead by authors at the University of Toronto—have developed an approach for radiology departments and practices to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and become more resilient to the effects ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Health
How climate affects health
Over the last few years, we've seen that rising temperatures and extreme weather events can significantly affect the health of people around the world.
Mar 22, 2022
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Health
How climate-related disasters exacerbate health and housing vulnerability
Australians whose homes have been damaged or destroyed in climate-related disasters such as floods, cyclones or bushfires suffer significant health and housing impacts, new research shows.
Jun 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Climate change trauma has real impacts on cognition and the brain, wildfire survivors study shows
Psychological trauma from extreme weather and climate events, such as wildfires, can have long-term impacts on survivors' brains and cognitive functioning, especially how they process distractions, my team's new research ...
Jan 22, 2023
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Diabetes
Summer is the season of caution: Extreme heat events mean higher risk for diabetics
The global effects of climate change have been demonstrated to extend beyond the environment to many other areas including human health, particularly with respect to different health conditions. People with diabetes are at ...
Sep 12, 2022
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