As scientists express concern over the world's hottest March on record—the 10th record-breaking month in a row—a Brock University physiology expert is calling for a more holistic way of determining the health risks posed ...
Apr 15, 2024
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A new study by researchers at the University of Ottawa throws cold water on the idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extremely hot weather events.
Apr 4, 2024
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Climate change poses profound public health threats to people of all ages. But as the climate changes, the world is facing another public health challenge: aging.
Mar 14, 2024
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Increased numbers of preterm births, higher incidence of respiratory disease and death, and more children in hospitals are some of the stark health outcomes the world is facing from the impacts of extreme climate change.
Feb 21, 2024
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As we face the continued effects of climate change, the frequency and intensity of heat waves is increasing. We've recently learnt 2023 was the hottest year on record.
Jan 25, 2024
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House fires, road crashes and emergency rescues—they're all part of the job for Aussie firefighters. And in such physically demanding roles, maintaining a high level of fitness and movement quality is essential.
Jan 16, 2024
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Air conditioning and heating systems have contributed considerably to reducing mortality linked to extreme temperatures in Spain, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal).
Dec 19, 2023
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A new article published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews has found that insulin can be kept at room temperature for months without losing potency, offering hope to people living with diabetes in regions with ...
Nov 2, 2023
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Hospital admissions for injuries directly attributable to extreme weather events—such as heat waves, bushfires and storms—have increased in Australia over the past decade.
Nov 2, 2023
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Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat are expected to increase between 2036 and 2065 in the United States, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The researchers, whose work is published ...
Oct 30, 2023
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