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Global warming may be triggering toxic algae blooms along U.S. west coast
(HealthDay)—New toxic algal blooms have appeared on the U.S. west coast due to an ocean heat wave, a new study finds.
Jan 05, 2021
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Expert tips to help you beat the heat
(HealthDay)—With much of the United States blanketed by a heat wave this week, the American Red Cross offers some survival tips.
Jul 23, 2020
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Not just coronavirus—heat also poses a threat to public health this summer
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reimagine our summers. In the past, urban parks were bursting with randomly distributed crowds of sun-lovers.
Jul 17, 2020
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Stay hydrated: It's going to be a long, hot July for much of the U.S.
Cue the ice cubes: NOAA forecasters are predicting the current heat wave will continue to engulf parts of the Desert Southwest, the entire Southeast to the East Coast, and the Central and Southern Plains over the next seven ...
Jul 13, 2020
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Texas, Florida slow reopening as virus cases surge
Texas and Florida closed bars and imposed other measures on Friday to combat a surge in coronavirus cases that has put the brakes on reopening the economies of two of the largest US states.
Jun 26, 2020
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How to stay safe, healthy and cool this summer despite COVID-19 threat
With the arrival of warm weather, and as states begin to loosen months of lockdown restrictions from the coronavirus pandemic, it's only natural that people are itching to get outside.
Jun 24, 2020
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Climate change, smog could mean more preemie babies: study
(HealthDay)—Here's more bad news associated with climate change: Pregnant women exposed to air pollution or heat waves face a greater risk of having a preterm or underweight baby, a new research review finds.
Jun 18, 2020
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How climate change is putting doctors in the hot seat
A 4-year-old girl was rushed to the emergency room three times in one week for asthma attacks.
May 08, 2020
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To protect people in the Great Lakes region from climate extremes, weatherize their homes
Summer temperatures in Chicago normally peak in the low 80s, but in mid-July 1995 they topped 100 F with excessive humidity for three days straight. Emergency rooms were overwhelmed with cases of heat exhaustion and heat ...
Apr 22, 2020
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Check on the elderly during coronavirus outbreak—it could save lives
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, the advice from medical professionals is clear: Stay away from other people.
Mar 19, 2020
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