The dangers of heat-related illnesses
Prolonged exposure to both heat and humidity can lead to heat-related illnesses—from heat cramps to exhaustion to life-threatening heatstroke.
Jul 25, 2024
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Prolonged exposure to both heat and humidity can lead to heat-related illnesses—from heat cramps to exhaustion to life-threatening heatstroke.
Jul 25, 2024
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Olympic athletes with a nicotine habit, beware. New Brock-led research has found nicotine consumption—whether smoking, chewing, vaping or even wearing a patch—raises the risk of developing heat exhaustion while undergoing ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Deanna Young, 31, lowers herself into a 100-gallon tub filled with ice water at her Delray Beach gym. After 45 minutes of cardio and strength exercises in the intense Florida heat, she wants to cool off fast.
Jul 23, 2024
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The human body is no match for extreme heat, and scorching temperatures seem to be the rule rather than the exception these days.
Jul 14, 2024
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For the first time, researchers have developed a validated tool that lets athletes predict their rate of whole-body sweat loss. The tool consists of precise equations that help people regulate the amount of fluids they drink ...
Jul 11, 2024
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For kids, summer can revolve around playgrounds, pools, bikes and just being outside. For parents, it can mean a litany of ouchies to take care of—including scrapes, sunburns and dehydration, pediatricians say.
Jul 2, 2024
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Summer is in full swing, and some parts of the U.S. have already experienced record-high temperatures. Exposure to extreme heat—the leading cause of weather-related deaths—can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke and ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic ...
Jun 27, 2024
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While heat is the number one weather-related cause of death in the United States, many of these deaths are preventable, says an emergency medicine doctor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Jun 24, 2024
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With summer temperatures soaring, pregnant women need to be extra cautious to avoid heat-related health issues. The body's natural cooling mechanisms are already working overtime during pregnancy, making it more difficult ...
Jun 19, 2024
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