Health
Polar vortex brings frostbite danger: Protect yourself
(HealthDay)—Minus 29 Fahrenheit in Fargo, minus 28 in Minneapolis, minus 13 in Des Moines.
Jan 31, 2019
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Fending off frostbite in frigid temperatures
Veronica Sikka, M.D., Ph.D, assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU School of Medicine, works in the emergency department at VCU Medical Center.
Jan 24, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What do you know about scleroderma?
Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis, is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin. It also may cause problems in the blood vessels, internal organs and digestive tract.
Nov 10, 2022
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Winter weather skin savers
(HealthDay)—Winter can be harsh on your skin, especially your hands and face. Try these fast, easy and inexpensive steps to avoid the chapping and flaking that comes with the season.
Jan 31, 2018
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Texting gloves dangerous in winter, specialist says: Unprotected fingers, toes, ears and noses susceptible to frostbite
The popular half-gloves that leave fingers uncovered for texting may be good for communicating electronically, but they may also lead to permanent loss of fingers due to exposure to the cold.
Feb 28, 2013
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Medical research
Temperature scanners of limited value in detecting COVID-19
Making people stand in front of a scanner to have their body temperature read can result in a large number of false negatives, allowing people with COVID-19 to pass through airports and hospitals undetected.
Jan 14, 2021
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Health informatics
Women produce skin temperature data that is just as predictable as men
Women produce physiological data that is just as predictable as men, at least when it comes to skin temperature. This might seem like common sense, but variations in body signals due to menstrual cycles, such as temperature, ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Whole-body heat stress lowers exercise capacity, blood flow in men
Researchers have found that prolonged exposure to high temperatures can raise both the skin and core temperature, reducing blood flow to the brain and limbs during exercise and limiting the ability to exercise for long periods. ...
Feb 2, 2017
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Other
New device eliminates itchy sweaters and blisters: Innovative invention tracks skin friction
Shoes (or shoe-sock combinations) that do not give you blisters, shaving that doesn't cause burning cheeks, clothes that don't itch, coffee cups that won't slip out of your hands, telephone touch screens that you use with ...
Mar 5, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologist discovers goosebumps happen far more often than we think
A study by a Durham Psychology researcher has found that goosebumps happen far more frequently than you think—and you may not even know you have them.
Jun 5, 2024
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