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UrduCedars-Sinai physicians are available to discuss how to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke, how to best cool down and how to care for older adults. Sonja Rosen, MD, chief of Geriatric Medicine, says “older adults who have chronic lung or heart…
Tag: Heat Exhaustion
Heat Vulnerability Linked to Worse Stroke Severity, Offering a New Metric for Stroke Risk Amidst Climate Change
A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute (HPI) study found that living in a neighborhood with higher vulnerability to environmental heat predicted worse stroke severity. Investigators from HPI’s PRIME research center at Northwell Health, the largest health system in New York state, evaluated all acute ischemic stroke admissions to Northwell’s comprehensive stroke center over a decade.
Sweat Rate Calculator Blocks Heat Illness, Boosts Athletic Performance
For the first time, researchers have developed a validated tool that lets athletes predict their rate of whole-body sweat loss.
Fourth of July story ideas: Fireworks safety, economics and hot dog competitions, food safety and more
Ahead of Independence Day on July 4, Virginia Tech experts can speak on a variety of topics, including fireworks safety, economic lessons from eating contests, grilling safety tips, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact the media relations office at [email protected]. Fireworks safety The July 4th holiday brings a dramatic increase in eye injuries each year.
Dr. David Winter shares how ongoing heat is causing illness.
David Winter, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, answers the most common patient questions and reacts to the latest medical research. Are we seeing more heat-related illness because of the ongoing extreme heat? (SOT@ :14, TRT :20) Cooler weather…
Summer Safety: Keeping Your Cool in the Heat
Climate change has supersized summer heat this year, with Southern California expected to again reach more than 100 degrees mid-month. Along with the rise in outdoor temperatures, physicians are seeing an increase in heat-related illnesses following weeks of unrelenting hot weather.
It’s Hot Outside, Stay Hydrated
This week, Carol Nwelue, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, answers common patient questions and reacts to the latest medical research. With temperatures increasing in the summer, what are some symptoms of dehydration? (SOT@ :14, TRT :19) What should…
GW Experts Available to Comment on Healthcare During Heatwaves
WASHINGTON (June 27, 2023)— A heatwave that’s affecting 55 million people across the southern United States is expected to expand northward and eastward ahead of the July 4 holiday, according to projections from the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS’s…
Time to Play It Cool – Tips to Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat
As summer temperatures climb, heat illnesses become a more serious risk, particularly for young children, older adults, outdoor workers, athletes and people with chronic conditions. It is important to understand the impact of prolonged periods of high heat and humidity on your body. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) encourages people of all ages to stay cool this summer by taking proper precautions to preventing heat illness.
As the country experiences record high temperatures, a University of Miami dermatologist explains why sweat is a natural phenomenon that we often take for granted but that it is crucial for our bodies to remain healthy.
Dr. Scott Elman is a Harvard-trained dermatologist in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Health System. Why do we sweat? (miami.edu) Dr. Scott Elman, MD – Miami, FL – Dermatology –…
FSU public health expert available to comment on extreme heat
By: Bill Wellock | Published: July 13, 2022 | 3:50 pm | SHARE: Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. It can kill through heat exhaustion or heat stroke, as well as by contributing to deaths from heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure and other diseases. Vulnerable populations, such as older adults, infants, outdoor workers and others, are at increased risk.
Heat poses dangerous risk to people active outdoors, says WVU athletic training expert
Samantha Scarneo-Miller, who directs West Virginia University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training Program, provides tips that casual athletes—and even non-athletes—can steal from the field of athletic training to protect themselves against exertional heat stroke. She also explains why that protection is vital…
The Medical Minute: Extreme heat? Take these steps to stay cool and avoid an ER visit
When your skin gets dry and warm and you can’t sweat, it’s likely a medical emergency. Learn how to identify the signs of serious heat-related illnesses, and how to prevent them, from emergency medicine physician Dr. Eleanor Dunham in this week’s Medical Minute.
Heat-related Injuries and How to Stay Cool
Before lathering on the sunscreen and heading outdoors, it’s important to know the signs of heat-related injuries and how to stay cool when the temperatures soar.