The National Weather Service is calling for extreme heat in much of the Midwest and Southern regions of the United States this week. A heat dome will cover much of the country, including Alabama, with temperatures in the ...
Jul 20, 2016
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Summer is here and it's blazing hot! It is important to be aware of the health risks that higher temperatures can bring. Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to hyperthermia ...
Jul 12, 2016
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The University of Manchester team behind a ground-breaking study recording how thousands of people with chronic pain react to the weather is seeking help from the public to come up with explanations for the results.
Jun 10, 2016
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Extreme heat and heavy rainfall are related to increased risk of hospitalization for asthma in Maryland, according to a study by University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers.
Apr 28, 2016
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Finally, the warm weather has arrived. And with it, no doubt, a return to the outdoors for neighbourhood kids who can't wait to get out there and burn some energy.
Apr 21, 2016
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(HealthDay)—The arrival of warm weather is a perfect time to make family lifestyle changes that can help children achieve and maintain a healthy weight, a doctor says.
Mar 25, 2016
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The majority of older drivers are in favour of tighter rules on checking the health and suitability of over-70s to drive - even if those checks could take them off the road themselves - according to a new report. The Institute ...
Feb 4, 2016
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People over the age of 75 are especially at risk from the hot weather blanketing Queensland this week, particularly if they have recently had an infection.
Feb 3, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Seniors are especially vulnerable to hypothermia during cold weather because their body's response to the cold can be affected by age, medication or medical condition.
Jan 28, 2016
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(HealthDay)—As frigid temperatures send much of the northern half of the United States into a deep freeze, doctors say people need to take steps to avoid dangerous drops in body temperature, or hypothermia.
Jan 19, 2016
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