Health
Mapping the weather patterns affecting people with chronic pain
A new mass study of people living with chronic pain in the UK has demonstrated the links between pain and certain atmospheric weather conditions.
May 19, 2020
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News tagged with weather conditions
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Local climate unlikely to drive the early COVID-19 pandemic
Local variations in climate are not likely to dominate the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Princeton University study published May 18 in the journal Science.
May 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria rise to 41
The death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria since the beginning of January has risen to 41 as cases were confirmed in more regions, Nigeria's disease control agency said.
Jan 29, 2020
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Surgery
Anesthesia works in Antarctica
New research presented at this year's Euroanaesthesia congress (the annual meeting of the European Society of Anaesthesiology) in Vienna, Austria (1-3 June) shows that commonly used anaesthetic drugs still work, even after ...
Jun 01, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health impacts of increasingly severe storms—lessons from the 2017 Atlantic storm season
The 2017 Atlantic storm season provides important lessons on the need to anticipate and prepare for the mental health impacts of increasingly severe weather events, according to new research presented here at the American ...
May 20, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Lonely and isolated – but not by choice
The unpredictable winter weather can be dangerous for anybody. It can have a greater impact on older adults who struggle with their concerns for safety against their ability to get out of the house.
Feb 15, 2019
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Medical research
Red Cross issues emergency call for blood donations
(HealthDay)—The holidays, winter weather, and the flu season have all prompted a blood shortage, the American Red Cross warns.
Jan 15, 2019
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Health
Winter's many challenges to eye health
(HealthDay)—Dry, itchy eyes are a common problem in the winter and low humidity is a major reason, one ophthalmologist says.
Dec 23, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Will the arrival of El Niño mean fewer mosquitoes this summer?
Once the warm weather arrives, you know mosquitoes won't be far behind. Spring heatwaves associated with the impending arrival of El Niño to the east coast of Australia may mean we'll get an early taste of summer, but what ...
Nov 07, 2018
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Health
U.S. better able to tackle health emergencies: report
(HealthDay)—The United States is more ready for health disasters than it was five years ago, but certain regions still lag behind, a new report shows.
Apr 20, 2018
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