President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra this week became prime examples of the nation's newest COVID-19 wave, and although it's unclear what variant they're infected with, infectious disease ...
Jul 19, 2024
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The numbers are staggering. In what the National Weather Service has described as a "never-ending heat wave," records continued to fall across the West this week: 120 degrees Farenheit (49 degrees Celsius) in Las Vegas; a ...
Jul 10, 2024
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If you're suffering through another sweltering day this July, the effects of extreme heat may seem painfully obvious. But the fallout from soaring temperatures goes far beyond sweatiness, dehydration or heat stroke.
Jul 9, 2024
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Heat blanketed Chicago during the summer of 2022, with hot, sticky days followed by sweltering nights.
Jun 28, 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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When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing in 2024, it can pose risks for just about anyone who spends time outside, whether they're runners, people who walk or cycle to work, outdoor workers ...
Jun 23, 2024
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During hot weather—like the wave of 90-plus-degree days that Philly will experience this week—most of the public's attention is focused on skyrocketing outdoor temperatures that can cause serious medical complications ...
Jun 19, 2024
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People flock to Greece's islands to enjoy the sights and history. Rarely though do they consider the dangers.
Jun 19, 2024
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Climate change has resulted in a global spike in temperatures, which, in turn, has increased the likelihood of frequent and intense heat waves. Amid these concerns, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns ...
Jun 11, 2024
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The season's first heat wave is already baking the Southwest with triple-digit temperatures as firefighters in Phoenix—America's hottest big city—employ new tactics in hopes of saving more lives in a county that saw 645 ...
Jun 5, 2024
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