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Human body's ageing 'clock' ticks faster after heat stress

Long-term heat exposure may accelerate ageing at the molecular level, indicated by DNA markers in a study of over 3,000 individuals.

Dedham pet owner cited for leaving dogs tied to car in hot weather

Leaving pets tied outside in hot weather can lead to extreme discomfort and health risks, attracting legal consequences.
#climate-change

A new federal rule could offer protection from extreme heat to millions of workers

Workers at risk from extreme heat need stronger protections through new regulations.

Do Hot Summer Temperatures Weaken the Immune System?

Climate change impacts immune system response to heat, potentially affecting its ability to fight off infections.

A new federal rule could offer protection from extreme heat to millions of workers

Workers at risk from extreme heat need stronger protections through new regulations.

Do Hot Summer Temperatures Weaken the Immune System?

Climate change impacts immune system response to heat, potentially affecting its ability to fight off infections.
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Coroner cites heart defect, extreme heat in boy's death during P.E.

Yahushua died of heart defect with heat and exertion as contributing factors
Coroner's report highlights need for rules on physical activities during extreme weather in California schools.
#health-risks

Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat

The Biden administration proposed a new rule to protect 36 million U.S. workers from heat-related injuries in the workplace.

Extreme heat at work can double stillbirth risk, India study finds

Extreme heat doubles stillbirth/miscarriage risk for pregnant workers
Specific health advice needed for pregnant women globally

Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat

The Biden administration proposed a new rule to protect 36 million U.S. workers from heat-related injuries in the workplace.

Extreme heat at work can double stillbirth risk, India study finds

Extreme heat doubles stillbirth/miscarriage risk for pregnant workers
Specific health advice needed for pregnant women globally
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36 million U.S. workers could be protected from excessive heat under this new Biden proposal

The Biden administration proposed a new rule to protect 36 million U.S. workers from excessive heat exposure, establishing the first federal safety standard of its kind.
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