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Know the signs of heat stroke and exhaustion
Heat can be deadly.
Jun 24, 2022
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For outdoor workers, extreme heat poses extreme danger
Working outdoors during periods of extreme heat can cause discomfort, heat stress, or heat illnesses—all growing concerns for people who live and work in Southwestern cities like Las Vegas, where summer temperatures creep ...
May 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Data show lower daily temperatures lead to higher transmission of COVID-19
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused tremendous upheaval, leading to more than 2.3 million deaths worldwide and 465,000 in the United States. Understanding the impact of seasonal temperature changes on transmission of the virus ...
Feb 19, 2021
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Heat and humidity battle sunshine for influence over the spread of COVID-19
An international team of researchers led by McMaster University has found that while higher heat and humidity can slow the spread of COVID-19, longer hours of sunlight are associated with a higher incidence of the disease, ...
Jun 9, 2020
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Warmer temperatures slow COVID-19 transmission, but not by much
It is well known that rates of transmission of some respiratory viruses, including influenza, tend to fall during the summer months. As COVID-19 has spread across the globe, questions have been raised about whether warming ...
Jun 1, 2020
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Remember food safety when packing school lunches
Soon children will again be taking their lunches to school, and because they are at higher-than-normal risk for foodborne illness, parents and caregivers need to pack those lunches with food safety in mind, said a Texas A&M ...
Aug 2, 2019
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AHA news: Exercise caution outdoors in the summer heat
The higher the red line creeps up the thermometer gauge, the more red flags for outdoor exercise.
Jul 24, 2019
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Pediatrics
Keeping kids cool key to a good night's sleep in summer heat, says expert
Getting enough high-quality sleep on a consistent basis is vital for human health and well-being, particularly for children.
15 hours ago
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Medications
At-home COVID-19 tests: A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions on expiration dates and the new variants
At-home COVID-19 tests allow you to collect your sample and detect active COVID-19 infections.
Sep 20, 2023
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Germans should emulate southern Europeans' siesta during heat waves, public health group says
Germans should emulate the southern European tradition of the siesta as a way to support workers during the country's frequent hot spells, according to the head of an association representing public health officers.
Jul 18, 2023
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