Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Human cases of 'rabbit fever' have jumped up this year
Health officials are seeing an increase of a rare illness called rabbit fever that was beaten back decades ago.
Dec 3, 2015
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Pediatrics
Many parents unaware of plans for emergencies at preschools and child care centers
If your child's preschool or child care were affected by a tornado, fire or violent situation, would you know the center's emergency plan to keep the children as safe as possible?
Oct 19, 2015
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Cardiology
Cold weather associated with higher risk of severe heart attack
Cold weather is associated with a higher risk of severe heart attack, according to research presented at ESC Congress today by Dr Shuangbo Liu, adult cardiology resident at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. ...
Aug 30, 2015
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Health
Coping tips for summer weather hazards
(HealthDay)—Severe summer weather and thunderstorms can threaten your safety and health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns.
Aug 14, 2015
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Medications
Medications can increase risk of heat-related illness
(HealthDay)—Commonly used medications may increase the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness during hot weather, according to an article published online June 13 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.
Jun 20, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Veterinarian explains how to reduce risk of pets getting West Nile virus
Mosquito season is arriving early thanks to recent weather patterns, which means it's time to start prevention measures a little sooner—not only for humans, but also for susceptible pets.
Jun 17, 2015
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Health
A slow burning natural disaster
Sometime in the next several days, monsoon rains will begin to sweep across India and gradually move northward, offering drenching relief to thousands caught in this year's relentless heat wave. Andhra Pradesh, one of the ...
Jun 4, 2015
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Health
International study reveals that cold weather kills far more people than hot weather
Cold weather kills 20 times as many people as hot weather, according to an international study analysing over 74 million deaths in 384 locations across 13 countries. The findings, published in The Lancet, also reveal that ...
May 20, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Harsh winter brings some psychological benefits, says researcher
University at Buffalo researcher Mark Seery, who studies stress and coping, says the severe winter weather seems at first glance to have few redeeming qualities. Frigid temperatures and daily battles with mounds of snow ...
Feb 25, 2015
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Children, people with respiratory problems especially vulnerable to bitter wind chill
The arctic cold snap affecting the Midwest and the Northeast this weekend should not be taken lightly, says David Holmes, MD, clinical associate professor of family medicine in the University at Buffalo School of Medicine ...
Feb 16, 2015
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