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How to keep your kids out of the ER this summer
(HealthDay)—Make sure safety is part of kids' summer fun.
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Scientists confirm correlation between malignant hyperthermia and exertional heat stroke
New research published online in The FASEB Journal may ultimately help athletes and trainers better understand who may be more at risk for heat stroke. In the report, scientists use animals to show that there is a link between ...
May 11, 2017
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Method using tarp to cool person with heat stroke is effective
A team of University of Arkansas researchers has found that, if a tub of ice water is not available for cooling someone who is suffering from exertional heat stroke, making a "taco" out of a tarp to immerse the person in ...
Feb 23, 2017
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Heat waves hit seniors hardest
(HealthDay)—As much of the Northeast struggles with a heat wave that isn't expected to ease until the middle of this week, here are some expert tips on how to spot heat stroke.
Aug 16, 2016
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How to keep children healthy and hydrated during the extreme summer heat
The National Weather Service recently issued several heat advisories for the Richmond area in response to a week's worth of forecasted temperatures that exceeded 90 degrees. Such oppressive heat poses health threats to the ...
Jul 28, 2016
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Hot enough for ya? Tips to handle the heat from emergency medicine experts
The National Weather Service is calling for extreme heat in much of the Midwest and Southern regions of the United States this week. A heat dome will cover much of the country, including Alabama, with temperatures in the ...
Jul 20, 2016
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Risk of heat-related health problems increases with age
Summer is here and it's blazing hot! It is important to be aware of the health risks that higher temperatures can bring. Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to hyperthermia ...
Jul 12, 2016
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Guidelines stop heat stroke deaths in high school athletes
(HealthDay)—There have been no deaths among high school football players during preseason practice in states with guidelines to help students get used to the heat over time, a new study says.
Jun 23, 2016
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Keeping runners safe in summer heat
The New Balance Falmouth Road Race is one of the premier running events of the summer season, drawing an estimated 75,000 spectators, who strain to catch a glimpse of Olympic-caliber runners as they tear through a scenic ...
Aug 14, 2015
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Advice for older people on staying safe in hot weather
Summer weather can pose special health risks to older adults and people with chronic medical conditions. It is critically important that adults particularly susceptible to hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses know ...
Jul 8, 2015
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