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Hotter summers are making high school football a fatal game for some players

Heat-related illnesses pose significant risks to high school football players, especially in summer conditions worsening due to climate change.
Urgent measures are needed to protect young athletes from heat stress-related fatalities in sports.

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.

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.

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.

Hotter summers are making high school football a fatal game for some players

Heat-related illnesses pose significant risks to high school football players, especially in summer conditions worsening due to climate change.
Urgent measures are needed to protect young athletes from heat stress-related fatalities in sports.

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.

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.

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.
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It's hot, more so than usual. South Florida under an 'excessive heat warning'

Excessive heat warnings in South Florida indicate severe weather conditions, necessitating immediate public precautions and health awareness due to dangerously high heat index levels.
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With no federal standard for heat, states are making their own to protect workers

State-level heat protection regulations are crucial, as federal standards may take time to implement.

Adapting to the Heat

Heat acclimatization is crucial to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths, especially for outdoor workers and older adults.
#emergency-room-visits

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#heat-exhaustion

5 practical ways to stay cool in hot weather

Heat-related illnesses risk increases with summer weather in Boston.

How to Spot the Signs of Heat Exhaustion

Knowing the signs and treatment of heat exhaustion is crucial to prevent serious health issues during dangerously high temperatures.

How to Identify Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

Extreme heat can lead to deadly heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat kills more people annually in the U.S. than natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes.

5 practical ways to stay cool in hot weather

Heat-related illnesses risk increases with summer weather in Boston.

How to Spot the Signs of Heat Exhaustion

Knowing the signs and treatment of heat exhaustion is crucial to prevent serious health issues during dangerously high temperatures.

How to Identify Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

Extreme heat can lead to deadly heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat kills more people annually in the U.S. than natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes.
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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.

Summer Safety Tips From a Brooklyn Emergency Medicine Physician

Prioritize safety during summer to prevent preventable accidents and emergencies, especially around water, heat, and fireworks.

New York City Tenants Are Entitled to Heat. What About Air-Conditioning?

City councilman proposes bill for landlords to provide air-conditioning units to tenants during summer, with fines for noncompliance.

Amid Oppressive Heat, Broiling Airplane Cabins Add to Travelers' Woes

Airplane cabins can become excessively hot, leading to discomfort and health risks for passengers and crew members.
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Marathon Heat Wave Expected to Bake California Through Holiday Weekend

A significant heat wave in California and other Western states poses dangers due to sustained high temperatures and warm nights.

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.

Marathon Heat Wave Expected to Bake California Through Holiday Weekend

A significant heat wave in California and other Western states poses dangers due to sustained high temperatures and warm nights.

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.
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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.

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.

As sweltering heat approaches, experts share hot car safety tips

Heatstroke dangers reminder amid rising temperatures.

How to Cool Your Body Down Fast

Focus on cooling the core body temperature to prevent heat-related illnesses during high temperatures.
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