Health
Heat and humidity conspire for discomfort, danger
(AP) -- When it comes to the discomfort and health risks of the current heat wave, it's not just the heat or the humidity - it's both.
Jul 21, 2011
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As heat waves continue, experts urge steps to stay safe
As a weekend heat wave that put more than 15 million Americans in the Northern and Central Plains on alert slowly moves east, the nation's emergency doctors have advice to keep you safe.
Jun 21, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental illness can be deadly during heat waves
For one devastating week in June of 2021, parts of western North America reached almost 50°C. The consequences of the extreme heat event went far beyond discomfort. In British Columbia, Canada—one of the hardest hit regions—1,649 ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Over 65 and not worried about heat? You should be
(AP) -- This week's heat wave may be uncomfortable, but you're healthy, active and feel just fine. So what if you're over 65? Think again. Feeling good doesn't mean you're safe.
Jul 19, 2011
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Health
Social media poised to drive disaster preparedness and response
Social media tools like Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare may be an important key to improving the public health system's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, according to a New England Journal of ...
Jul 27, 2011
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Cardiology
The impact of climate change on cardiovascular mortality
Two new University of Pennsylvania studies led by LDI Senior Fellow and Perelman School of Medicine cardiologist Sameed Khatana, MD, MPH are bringing a greater focus on the increasing health threat of extreme heat waves and ...
Jun 30, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Climate change is likely to aggravate brain conditions, study finds
Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, argues a UCL-led team of researchers.
May 15, 2024
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Health
Which body organs are most at risk during a heat wave?
In June 2019, much of Europe was struck by early heatwave, with temperatures reaching nearly 46 Centigrade (115 Fahrenheit) in France, an all-time record.
Jul 15, 2019
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Immunology
Heat waves, food insecurity due to climate change may weaken immune systems
Heat waves can reduce the body's immune response to flu, according to new research in mice at the University of Tokyo. The results have implications for how climate change may affect the future of vaccinations and nutrition.
Feb 4, 2019
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Doctors urge global action against climate-linked health risks
Hundreds of health workers marched to the World Health Organization on Saturday demanding that authorities in all countries recognise and act to counter the health risks of climate change.
May 29, 2021
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