Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Will going out in the cold give you a cold?
Many of us have heard: "Don't go outside without a coat; you'll catch a cold."
Dec 16, 2020
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News tagged with winter weather
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Psychologist offers tips for beating seasonal and pandemic blues
Fleeting daylight. Colder weather. Gloomy skies. The churn of conflicting emotions and financial distress that can accompany the holidays.
Nov 16, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Will warmer weather stop the spread of coronavirus?
As the coronavirus death toll continues to rise, some have suggested that the approaching warmer spring weather in the northern hemisphere may slow or even stop the spread of the disease. US president Donald Trump echoed ...
Mar 12, 2020
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Health
Risk for carbon monoxide poisoning increases in winter
Each year, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is responsible for more than 50,000 emergency department visits, resulting in more than 400 deaths according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Americans ages 65 ...
Nov 8, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Hidden chemistry in flowers shown to kill cancer cells
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have shown that it's possible to produce a compound with anti-cancer properties directly from feverfew—a common flowering garden plant.
Aug 1, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tick, tock: The countdown to peak tick season is here
With spring comes glorious sunshine, warmer weather —and ticks.
Mar 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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Pediatrics
It's cold. Put on a hat. Seriously.
It's a chorus repeated frequently by parents to their children during cold weather: "Where are your hat and gloves? Why don't you have your coat on and zipped up?"
Jan 30, 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
Four tips on how to layer up to keep cold weather at bay
Whether you're waiting at the bus stop or going for a run, dressing for the conditions and level of outdoor activity is key to staying safe and warm in bitter temperatures, say University of Alberta experts.
Jan 7, 2019
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