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VA Hospitals See Steep, Steady Rise in Heat-Related Illnesses

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Heat domes and extreme heat waves have been battering the United States for years now, and a new study shows that increasing temperatures are doing real harm to humans. A...

Heat-Related Illness Increasing in the United States

MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – There has been a statistically significant increase in the incidence of heat-related illnesses during the last several decades in the United States, according to a study...

Extreme Heat Exposure Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline in Vulnerable Populations

FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 – Extreme heat exposure can disproportionately undermine cognitive health in later life for socially vulnerable populations, according to a study published Aug. 4 in the...

Extreme Heat Taxes the Brain, and Some Face Higher Risks

THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2023 – With 2023 predicted to be the hottest year on record, a new study is pointing to another potential consequence of heat waves: faster declines in older adults' memory and...

Climate Change Is Stressing Out the Young, But Inspiring Some to Action

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 – Young people have high levels of distress about climate change, and a new study argues that their anguish could be key to fighting it. “People of all ages are being a...

Extreme Heat Can Take Toll on People Battling Mental Health Issues

THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – While the record-breaking heat the United States is experiencing this summer can stress people to their limits, it can be particularly hard to navigate for those with...

Hot, Polluted Days May Double Heart Attack Risk

TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 – The extreme heat and choking wildfire smoke blanketing wide swaths of the United States this summer are actively dangerous to heart health, a new study reports. Days where...

Be Smart When Working Out in Steamy Summer Weather

SATURDAY, July 22, 2023 – It’s hot out there. If you’re working out outdoors this summer, take precautions. “If you plan to exercise in the heat, know your fitness level, take frequent breaks, wear p...

Steer Clear of UTIs This Summer

WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 – Dehydration brings lots of risks — including urinary tract infections (UTIs). An expert offers some tips for avoiding these painful infections without sacrificing summer f...

Memory Issues Could Be Another Struggle for Kids With Autism

TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 – Children with autism have well-known difficulties with social interactions, but a new study is highlighting another area where they can struggle: memory. Researchers found...

Heat: How Much Can the Human Body Stand?

THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 – Record-breaking heat waves are pummeling the United States and the world, causing many to wonder how much of this a body can take and still survive. The limit is somewhere...

Hotter Climate Could Mean Worsening Eyesight for Americans

WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 – Older American adults who live in warmer regions are more likely to have serious vision impairment than those who live in cooler places, new research finds. Living with...

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