Extreme Heat Is Endangering America ’ s Workers —And Its Economy
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7 A.M.: COPELAND FARMS—ROCHELLE, GA
Just after dawn on a recent July day in Rochelle, Ga., Silvia Moreno Ayala steps into a pair of sturdy work pants, slips on a long-sleeved shirt, and slathers her face and hands with sunscreen. She drapes a flowered scarf over her wide-brimmed hat to protect her neck and back from the punishing rays of the sun. There isn’t much she can do about the humidity, however. Morning is supposed to be the coolest part of the day, but sweat is already pooling in her rubber boots.
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Source: TIME: Health - August 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Aryn Baker / Georgia Tags: Uncategorized climate change Climate Is Everything feature healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
How to prevent heat-related illnesses in kids
It ’s summer, which means lots of outdoor playtime for the kids in your life. But when it comes to fun in the sun, protecting children from heat-related illnesses, like heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, is essential.
Children are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses than adults, say s Dr. Akilah Grimes, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Suburban Pediatrics.
“Their body surface area is smaller than adults, which can contribute to heat-related illnesses,” said… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - August 1, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Atrium Health Source Type: news
Two signs of 'severe' fatty liver disease that could be mistaken for heat stroke
It is thought that one in three people in the UK are living with very early stage fatty liver disease due to small amounts of fat in the liver. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Covering the heat wave in sizzling Phoenix, an AP photographer recounts a scare from heat exhaustion
Associated Press photographer Matt York, who has covered Arizona for 23 years, recently was caught off guard by the heat wave that has shattered records in Phoenix (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - July 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
The common medication taken every day by millions of Americans puts them at risk of deadly heatstroke, doctors warn
As temperatures hit record highs across the US, the one in 10 Americans on antidepressants could be at risk of deadly heatstroke because they affect the body's ability to regulate temperature. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
When It ’ s This Hot, What Should You Eat?
As temperatures continue to climb in what could become the northern hemisphere’s hottest summer on record, the summer of 2023 is all about finding any way to stay cool. And that includes turning to foods that will hopefully provide a little relief. While not a panacea for the heat, body-cooling foods and no-cook diets could help to lower body temperature and make record-breaking heat waves a little more bearable..
Living safely in consistently hot climates means staying hydrated, especially with chilled drinks or fruits. But there are other, more physiologically based—and even surprising—ways to make your...
Source: TIME: Health - July 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized climate change Diet & Nutrition healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: How extreme temperatures can increase stroke risk
Soaring temperatures and high humidity increase your risk of heat-related issues, such as dehydration and heat stroke. Those weather extremes also can increase stroke risk for some people. Dr. Robert Brown, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says if you or someone you know experiences stroke symptoms in the heat, call 911, as stroke is a medical emergency. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/1ofCVW-lWiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:01) is in the downloads at the end of this… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - July 20, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
How to Tell The Difference Between Heat Stress, Exhaustion, and Stroke
The terminology around heat injuries and illness is often confusing. As extreme heat warnings sweep the U.S., here is what you need to know about heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
A 90°F-day might be perfect for the beach. But once you start working your body, whether it’s mowing the lawn, going for a hike, or sprinting to catch the bus, your metabolism ramps up, burning fuel and raising your body’s core temperature. Your heart compensates by pumping blood away from your overheated organs to your skin, where dilating blood vessels can dissipate the heat with the help of evaporating sweat. If yo...
Source: TIME: Health - July 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Aryn Baker Tags: Uncategorized Climate Is Everything Explainer extreme weather healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Jason Aldean gives update after suffering heat exhaustion and running offstage during concert
Jason Aldean said he’s feeling “a lot better” after running off the stage early during a Connecticut show over the weekend due “a combination of dehydration and heat exhaustion” that abruptly ended his performance. The country music star provided an update on his condition on July 16, saying he…#jasonaldean #connecticut #xfinitytheatre #hartford #twitter #aldean #saratogasprings (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat
"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.(Image credit: Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - July 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rachel Treisman Source Type: news
Heat Stroke Isn ’t Just a Short-Term Danger
With each summer of increased extreme heat, more people worldwide face the risks associated with heat exposure. Last year, Europe saw a record number of heat-related deaths, and even regions more used to dealing with hot weather, like South Asia, are seeing high temperatures start earlier and earlier in the season. Heat stroke—the most dangerous form of heat-related illness—is a growing threat and creates a public health quandary since there’s still no available treatment other than simply cooling victims down. What’s more, early research seems to suggest heat stroke could lead to further health con...
Source: TIME: Health - July 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Haley Weiss Tags: Uncategorized climate change healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
More Europeans Died Because of Heat in 2022 Than Any Year in Recorded History
As the Earth continues to warm, the rising temperatures are contributing to a number of health conditions that are in turn driving up mortality. And for the first time, scientists have figured out a more detailed way to estimate how many deaths can be attributed to heat.
In a paper published in Nature Medicine, researchers in Spain and France calculated that more than 61,000 deaths in Europe could be blamed on the heat during the summer of 2022, the hottest summer on record for the continent. (At least until the readings from 2023 are analyzed later this year.)
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Source: TIME: Health - July 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized climate change embargoed study healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Skin experts warn against bizarre TikTok trend as sunbathers smother themselves in beer
This summer, TikTokers are enjoying a refreshing cool beer in a way you wouldn't expect- by smothering themselves in it. Skin experts warn against the trend as it could end in heat stroke (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Human Adaptation to Heat Can ’t Keep Up With Human-Caused Climate Change
The last time the Earth was hotter than it is today was at least 125,000 years ago, long before anything that resembled human civilization appeared. Since 1970, the Earth’s temperature has spiked faster than in any comparable forty-year period in recorded history. The eight years between 2015 and 2022 were the hottest on record. In 2022, 850 million people lived in regions that experienced all-time high temperatures. Globally, killer heat waves are becoming longer, hotter, and more frequent. One study found that a heat wave like the one that cooked the Pacific Northwest in 2021 is 150 times more likely today than it ...
Source: TIME: Science - July 6, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Jeff Goodell Tags: Uncategorized climate change Excerpt freelance Source Type: news
Doctor explains key differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Whilst Britain is basking in the sun, the continued hot weather does have its dangers. But what are some of the key differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion? (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
