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UrduUniversity of Utah health experts available to comment on heat-related health impacts The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch this weekend for Utah, adding the state to the list of those experiencing triple digit temperatures. Physicians Shana…
Tag: heat-related illness
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.
Tattoos Impair Sweating, Could Increase Risk of Heat-related Injury
New research finds that tattooed skin does not sweat as much as non-inked areas of the body, which may have implications for the body’s ability to cool in people with extensive tattooing.
Wet T-Shirts Provide Effective Cooling for Older Adults during Heat Waves
Research suggests that wearing water-soaked clothing in hot, humid weather may be an inexpensive and effective way to provide cooling and reduce the risk of heat strain in older adults.