Health
Living in damp river valleys leads to lung problems
Amsterdam, The Netherlands: A new study has shown that living in a river valley at low altitude can increase the risk of developing lung problems.
Sep 23, 2011
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Health
How to stay cool and safe during California's first heat wave of the summer
The next few days in Southern California will be very, very hot.
Jul 3, 2023
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Cardiology
Scientists find cold spells in the tropics increase heart attack risk
Scientists have long known that temperature changes impact the incidence of heart attacks. However, most of the research done so far has been in temperate climates, where temperatures range widely.
Sep 2, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Climate change will give rise to more cancers
Climate change will bring an acute toll worldwide, with rising temperatures, wildfires and poor air quality, accompanied by higher rates of cancer, especially lung, skin and gastrointestinal cancers, according to a new report ...
Nov 5, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Climate change is likely to aggravate brain conditions, study finds
Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, argues a UCL-led team of researchers.
May 15, 2024
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Medications
Cold weather increases the risk of fatal opioid overdoses
Cold weather snaps are followed by a marked increase in fatal opioid overdoses, a new study finds.
Jun 17, 2019
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Autism spectrum disorders
Adaptive swim classes build confidence, safety skills for autistic children
Based on the positive results of a new pilot study offering personalized aquatic occupational therapy for 19 autistic children, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine will expand ...
May 24, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study tests new treatments for the winter blues
If winter's long nights and cold weather have you feeling depressed, a new research study could lift your spirits. The study, lead by Janis Anderson, PH.D., an associate psychologist in the Brigham and Women's Hospital Department ...
Jan 19, 2012
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Health
The rise of 'eco-anxiety': Climate change affects our mental health, too
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) recently declared climate change a health emergency, reflecting similar positions taken by a growing list of peak medical bodies around the world.
Sep 17, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Keep your guard up against West Nile virus
Use insect repellent and wear protective clothing when you're outside in the evening— even when it doesn't feel like mosquitoes are biting.
Jul 3, 2017
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