Are heat waves more deadly for women? This question initiated a study now published in "Significance Magazine" analyzing how extreme temperatures affect mortality differently for men and women, focusing on India.
Jun 27, 2024
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for approximately one in every three deaths, with more than 20 million deaths reported in 2021 according to a 2024 World Heart Federation report.
Jun 12, 2024
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Extreme weather events have hit parts of Africa relentlessly in the last three years, with tropical storms, floods and drought causing crises of hunger and displacement. They leave another deadly threat behind them: some ...
May 24, 2024
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In a recent study, researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Augsburg University Hospital led by Dr. Alexandra Schneider show that nocturnal heat significantly increases the risk of stroke. The findings can contribute to ...
May 21, 2024
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A diverse writing group—lead by authors at the University of Toronto—have developed an approach for radiology departments and practices to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and become more resilient to the effects ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Nearly 1 in 5 older adults in central Ohio report not being prepared for emergencies, such as extreme weather events, or not knowing if they are ready.
Apr 19, 2024
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Hurricanes and other extreme weather events pose immediate threats to life and property and have long-lasting impacts on health outcomes, particularly for cancer survivors.
Feb 22, 2024
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A single dose of the typhoid conjugate vaccine, Typbar TCV, provides lasting efficacy in preventing typhoid fever in children ages nine months to 12 years old, according to a new study conducted by researchers at University ...
Jan 25, 2024
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New Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the strengths already in place. Helping to make your family safer, stronger and more harmonious in 2024 may not ...
Dec 29, 2023
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New Year's resolutions often center on weight loss and personal lifestyle changes, but setting good parenting goals is also well worth the effort, pediatricians say.
Dec 27, 2023
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