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Sun Sentinel
4 weeks ago
Health

Dehydrated, nauseous, sunburned Floridians flood emergency rooms when temperatures rise

Rising heat-related illnesses are leading to increased emergency room visits, emphasizing the need for heat safety awareness and planning. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Health

What E.R. Doctors Want You to Know About Extreme Heat

Heat illnesses range from mild symptoms like heat rash to severe conditions like heat stroke, which can be life-threatening. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
4 weeks ago
Health

Dehydrated, nauseous, sunburned Floridians flood emergency rooms when temperatures rise

Rising heat-related illnesses are leading to increased emergency room visits, emphasizing the need for heat safety awareness and planning. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Health

What E.R. Doctors Want You to Know About Extreme Heat

Heat illnesses range from mild symptoms like heat rash to severe conditions like heat stroke, which can be life-threatening. [ more ]
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Boston.com
1 month ago
Health

5 practical ways to stay cool in hot weather

Heat-related illnesses risk increases with summer weather in Boston. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
OMG science

How Some Common Medications Can Make People More Vulnerable to Heat

Rising temperatures are worsening the risks of heat-related illnesses, especially for those relying on certain medications like antipsychotics. [ more ]
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time.com
3 weeks ago
California

How to Protect Yourself During a Sweltering Heat Wave

Extreme heatwave hits Southwestern U.S., impacting several states with record-high temperatures.
Rising temperatures increase health risks, particularly for low-income communities.
Experts warn of worsening climate conditions due to carbon emissions. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 days ago
Austin

Austin adds more than a dozen shade structures to recreation areas. Here's where to find them. - Austin Monitor

The installation of shade structures in Austin aims to address extreme heat conditions and support heat resiliency efforts. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Heat-Related Illnesses Spiked in Some Regions This Week, C.D.C. Data Shows

Heat-related emergency room visits spiked in regions hit hard by the heat wave, showcasing the immediate impact of extreme temperatures on public health. [ more ]
time.com
3 weeks ago
California

How to Protect Yourself During a Sweltering Heat Wave

Extreme heatwave hits Southwestern U.S., impacting several states with record-high temperatures.
Rising temperatures increase health risks, particularly for low-income communities.
Experts warn of worsening climate conditions due to carbon emissions. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 days ago
Austin

Austin adds more than a dozen shade structures to recreation areas. Here's where to find them. - Austin Monitor

The installation of shade structures in Austin aims to address extreme heat conditions and support heat resiliency efforts. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Heat-Related Illnesses Spiked in Some Regions This Week, C.D.C. Data Shows

Heat-related emergency room visits spiked in regions hit hard by the heat wave, showcasing the immediate impact of extreme temperatures on public health. [ more ]
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Business Insider
2 days ago
Medicine

It's getting so hot, EMTs are putting overheated people in iced body bags

Medical professionals are repurposing body bags into cooling baths for heat-related illnesses. [ more ]
www.pressenterprise.com
4 days ago
California

California passes new workplace indoor heat rules. Again.

State-mandated relief from heat regulations is finally coming to protect indoor workers in California, with specific exemptions for certain facilities like jails and state prisons. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Cars

As sweltering heat approaches, experts share hot car safety tips

Heatstroke dangers reminder amid rising temperatures. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
OMG science

How to Cool Your Body Down Fast

Focus on cooling the core body temperature to prevent heat-related illnesses during high temperatures. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Health

These Common Medications Can Make Heat Waves More Dangerous

Certain medications can increase susceptibility to heat-related illnesses and dehydration during hot weather, requiring extra caution and hydration. [ more ]
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