As Heat Continues Through Fall, Shield Yourself from UTIs
SATURDAY, Sept. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As summer gives way to fall, hot weather isn’t likely to let up anytime soon, and that means it’s important to stay hydrated to keep urinary tract infections at bay.Getting dehydrated is a leading risk fact…
Learn MoreAs Thermometer Rises, So Does Hate Speech on Twitter
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Internet hotheads are often literally that, with hateful tweets rising in number as temperatures soar, a new study reports.Temperatures higher than 86 degrees Fahrenheit are consistently linked to heavy incr…
Learn MoreHot, Humid Weather Linked to Mental Disorder-Related ED Visits
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Hot and humid weather is associated with an increased risk for mental disorder (MD)-related emergency department visits, according to a study published in the September issue of Environment International….
Learn MoreUnas olas de calor que ponen a la vida en peligro serán comunes en 2100
VIERNES, 26 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Unas olas de calor potencialmente letales serán más comunes a finales de este siglo, según un nuevo estudio.Un “índice de calor” peligroso, la sensación de la temperatura cuando se combinan la humedad …
Learn MoreMuy pocas ciudades de EE. UU. cuentan con buenos planes de evacuación en caso de huracán
VIERNES, 26 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La temporada de huracanes de este año ha sido tranquila, hasta ahora, pero si se activa, o en caso de que lo haga, muchas ciudades estadounidenses no estarán preparadas para implementar evacuaciones ma…
Learn MoreHeat Waves That Threaten Lives Will Be Common by 2100
FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Life-threatening heat waves will become more common by the end of this century, according to a new study.A “dangerous” heat index — what the temperature feels like when humidity and air temperature are combine…
Learn MoreToo Few U.S. Cities Have Good Hurricane Evacuation Plans
FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — This year’s hurricane season has been quiet so far, but if and when it cranks up many American cities won’t be prepared to execute mass evacuations, a new study finds. After Hurricane Katrina slammed into New …
Learn MoreCooler Weather Could Mean More Diabetes in Dogs
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Just like their humans, dogs are more often diagnosed with diabetes in certain places and times of year, new research reveals. Diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in humans rise during the winter months and in northe…
Learn MoreEl viento puede despegar los castillos inflables infantiles, con resultados trágicos
VIERNES, 12 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los castillos inflables son grandes, coloridos, alquilarlos es barato, y son la esencia de la diversión infantil. ¿Qué podría ir mal?Resulta que muchas cosas. Por un lado, los clásicos de las fiestas s…
Learn MoreUp Your Skin Care Routine During Hot Summer Months
SATURDAY, Aug. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Sweating can affect your skin, so learning how to handle it should be an important part of your skin care regime, a Baylor College of Medicine aesthetician says.”Sweating is an important bodily function that…
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