WATCH: What parents should know about youth football and heat strokes
A mother whose son died from heat stroke is speaking about how to keep kids safe as football season begins and temperatures soar. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - July 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GMA Source Type: news

Heatwave UK WARNING: Nine signs you need to call 999 immediately
HEATWAVE UK: temperatures are set to reach a scorching 34C in Britain this week, but while sun worshippers rejoice, health experts have warned of the health dangers that come with the heat. Heat stroke is a potentially fatal condition which can be triggered in hot weather. You should call 999 if you see a person experience the following nine signs and symptoms. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 25, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Phoenix Firefighters Rescue Hikers Due to Heat-Related Issues
  PHOENIX - Firefighters were busy Sunday helping people down Valley mountains during six separate incidents involving heat-related issues. The mountain rescues come a day ahead of an Excessive Heat Warning being issued in the Phoenix-metro area. Around 9:15 a.m., Phoenix fire crews responded to Camelback Mountain after receiving reports of a 33-year-old man who suffered an ankle injury and was overheated, a fire spokesman said. Read more at ABC15 Arizona. Identification and Treatment of Exertional Heat Stroke in the Prehospital Setting Treating Vehicular Hyperthermia in Children   (Source: JEMS Operations)
Source: JEMS Operations - July 23, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ABC15 Arizona Tags: News News Videos Operations Source Type: news

Phoenix Firefighters Rescue Hikers Due to Heat-Related Issues
  PHOENIX - Firefighters were busy Sunday helping people down Valley mountains during six separate incidents involving heat-related issues. The mountain rescues come a day ahead of an Excessive Heat Warning being issued in the Phoenix-metro area. Around 9:15 a.m., Phoenix fire crews responded to Camelback Mountain after receiving reports of a 33-year-old man who suffered an ankle injury and was overheated, a fire spokesman said. Read more at ABC15 Arizona. Identification and Treatment of Exertional Heat Stroke in the Prehospital Setting Treating Vehicular Hyperthermia in Children   (Source: JEMS: Journal of E...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - July 23, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ABC15 Arizona Tags: News News Videos Operations Source Type: news

WATCH: What to know about heat stroke
In the wake of recent news that a teen died from heat exhaustion, Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to watch for as temperatures continue to soar across the country. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - July 20, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GMA Source Type: news

Why Air Conditioning Is a Life-Saver — and a Danger
Extreme heat recently melted roads in the U.K.; hit a record-shattering 120°F in Chino, Calif.; and led to more than 70 deaths in Quebec. These cases illustrate a vexing paradox for scientists and policymakers: air conditioning keeps people cool and saves lives but is also one of the biggest contributors to global warming. Two new reports underscore the scale of the challenge. On July 16, Sustainable Energy for All, an NGO that is dedicated to clean energy and is affiliated with the U.N. and World Bank, said that 1.1 billion people across the globe lack access to adequate cooling. And a May analysis from the Internatio...
Source: TIME: Science - July 19, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Justin Worland Tags: Uncategorized climate Source Type: news

Health Tip: Treating Heat-Related Illness
-- High summer temperatures pose a particular risk for the elderly, the National Institute on Aging says. Because of poor circulation and other factors, older people typically are at greater risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, heat... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 19, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: The dangers of heat-related illnesses
Extreme heat can be dangerous. Every year, thousands of people suffer symptoms of heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Soaring temperatures are certainly a major culprit, but you also can get into trouble in moderate heat if humidity is high. Dr. Luke Wood, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says everyone should [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - July 16, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Heat Stroke, Deyhydration, Heat Exhaustaion Prevention
Older adults are more at risk for heat-related illnesses. ... Know the signs of, and how to prevent, heat stroke, dehydration and heat exhaustion. (Source: AARP.org News)
Source: AARP.org News - July 15, 2018 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Evaluation of occupational exposure limits for heat stress in outdoor workers - United States, 2011-2016 - Tustin AW, Lamson GE, Jacklitsch BL, Thomas RJ, Arbury SB, Cannon DL, Gonzales RG, Hodgson MJ.
Heat stress, an environmental and occupational hazard, is associated with a spectrum of heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke, which can lead to death. CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) publishes recommended occupa... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 10, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news

Parents Urged to'Look Before You Lock' Cars
MONDAY, July 9, 2018 -- With 21 confirmed child vehicular heatstroke deaths already recorded this year in the United States, KidsAndCars.org is urging parents to be extra vigilant during changes in routine brought about by summer holidays. On... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 9, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

As Temperatures Soar, Study Warns of Fatal Heat Stroke at Work
Title: As Temperatures Soar, Study Warns of Fatal Heat Stroke at WorkCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/5/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/6/2018 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Exercise and Fitness General)
Source: MedicineNet Exercise and Fitness General - July 6, 2018 Category: Podiatry Source Type: news

How to handle the heat: From avoiding heat stroke to cooling down
A heat wave is sweeping Europe and much of the US, where it has claimed one life. But deadly heat-related illnesses can be easily prevented by keeping the body's cooling systems in working order. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

NIH Warns of Increased Risk of Heat-Related Illness for Seniors
THURSDAY, July 5, 2018 -- Older adults are at significantly increased risk of heat-related illnesses, which can include heat stroke, heat edema, heat syncope, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion, according to the National Institutes of Health. Factors... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 5, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news