Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Winter may bring a lot more coronavirus cases, new research finds
Early in the coronavirus pandemic, scientists speculated that warm summer air would dampen its spread.
Sep 15, 2020
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Disposable blood warmer helps transfusions
When blood is needed for major trauma outside of a medical facility, the risk of hypothermia increases when a patient is transfused bags of blood taken directly from chilled storage. Flinders University researchers, knowing ...
Jul 21, 2020
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How much do I need to clean at home?
It's a big ask to wipe down everything in sight to avoid bringing COVID-19 home, but having a strategy will keep it manageable, says a University of Alberta expert.
Apr 10, 2020
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How to take your temperature
Always use a digital thermometer to check your temperature. Because of the potential for mercury exposure or ingestion, glass mercury thermometers have been phased out and are no longer recommended.
Mar 25, 2020
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Climate change could unlock new microbes and increase heat-related deaths
The Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) recently published "Viewpoint" articles by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine professors who warn that global climate change is likely to unlock dangerous new microbes, ...
Jan 22, 2020
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Play it safe with holiday foods
(HealthDay)—When preparing the Thanksgiving feast this week, don't forget food safety, a medical expert says.
Nov 26, 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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One billion people will be newly exposed to diseases like dengue fever as world temperatures rise
As many as a billion people could be newly exposed to disease-carrying mosquitoes by the end of the century because of global warming, says a new study that examines temperature changes on a monthly basis across the world.
Mar 28, 2019
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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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It's cold! A physiologist explains how to keep your body feeling warm
Whether waiting for a bus, playing outside or walking the dog – during the colder winter season, everyone is looking for ways to stay warm. Luckily, the process your body uses to break down foods serves as an internal heater.
Jan 22, 2019
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