Health
Q&A: What to do if the heat makes you sick
As anyone who has attempted to move around outside in extreme heat can attest, steamy days in the mid-90s are hard on the human body.
Jul 2, 2021
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News tagged with extreme pressure
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
North Brazil risks new 'catastrophic' Covid wave: WHO
Brazil's Amazonas state could soon see surging COVID-19 case numbers surpass the "catastrophic" wave it suffered near the start of the pandemic last April, the WHO warned on Friday.
Jan 15, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Russia sees record daily virus deaths as regions struggle
Russia reported Tuesday a record high 442 new coronavirus-related deaths as the country's regions struggled to cope with overflowing morgues and medicine shortages.
Nov 17, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Italy 'second wave' fears grow as virus cases top 5,000
Italy was grappling Friday with fears of a second coronavirus wave similar to the ones seen in Britain, France and Spain, as it registered over 5,000 new infections in 24 hours.
Oct 9, 2020
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Health
New York hospital doctor prepares for the worst
With the rapid rise of hospitalizations and a health system nearly at capacity, New York doctor Shamit Patel is preparing for the worst over the next few days, all while hoping he won't have to start choosing which coronavirus ...
Mar 31, 2020
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Cardiology
Extreme heat exposure linked to firefighter heart attacks
Exposure to extreme heat and physical exertion during firefighting may trigger the formation of blood clots and impair blood vessel function, changes associated with increased risk of heart attack, according to new research ...
Apr 3, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Summer heats up our emotions, too
Emotions can heat up when it is hot outside, says University of Alabama at Birmingham psychologist Josh Klapow, Ph.D. Numerous studies have shown heat is related to increased aggressive/violent behavior.
Jun 28, 2016
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
New theory on genesis of osteoarthritis comes with successful therapy in mice
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have turned their view of osteoarthritis (OA) inside out. Literally. Instead of seeing the painful degenerative disease as a problem primarily of the cartilage that cushions joints, they now have ...
May 19, 2013
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Medical research
Measuring skull pressure without the headache
Space research has developed a new way of measuring the pressure inside your skull using simple sound waves from headphones. The device is an effective early-warning system for patients recovering from head injury or brain ...
Dec 20, 2012
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Surgery
'World-first' surgery gives Australian boy new hope
Australian doctors Thursday hailed what they described as a world-first surgical treatment for a boy suffering from a rare disease that sends his blood pressure soaring and triggered a stroke.
Nov 1, 2012
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