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September 01, 2023
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Q&A: The 'insidious, chronic effects' of long-term heat exposure

Q&A: The 'insidious, chronic effects' of long-term heat exposure

Long-term exposure to extreme heat can lead to cognitive decline, according to experts.

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August 24, 2023
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ED visits for asthma increase in New York City during Canadian wildfires

ED visits for asthma increase in New York City during Canadian wildfires

Canadian wildfire smoke led to a slight increase in ED visits for asthma in New York City in June compared with days with high pollen counts, according to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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August 17, 2023
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Heat wave exposure in final gestational weeks linked to preterm birth

Heat wave exposure in final gestational weeks linked to preterm birth

Heat wave exposure in the final weeks of pregnancy was associated with preterm birth, especially for pregnant women in rural regions who had exposure to daytime-only heat waves, researchers in China reported.

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August 17, 2023
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Rising temperatures heighten risk for asthma hospitalizations in summer

Rising temperatures heighten risk for asthma hospitalizations in summer

In England, the risk for hospitalization for asthma in the summer was heightened when temperatures rose, according to results published in Thorax.

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August 14, 2023
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Q&A: How patients with lung diseases can beat extreme heat

Q&A: How patients with lung diseases can beat extreme heat

With temperatures rising and heatwaves occurring across the U.S., this summer season has the potential to seriously harm patients with asthma, COPD and other lung conditions.

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August 10, 2023
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HHS launches online dashboard to track heat-related illnesses

HHS launches online dashboard to track heat-related illnesses

HHS, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, announced the launch of “a first-of-its kind” online portal that will track emergency medical responses related to heat nationally.

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August 09, 2023
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As climate change accelerates, education becomes critical in medical schools

As climate change accelerates, education becomes critical in medical schools

The impacts of climate change on the environment and society are rapidly progressing, and as a result, physicians will see more climate-related health effects in clinical settings, several experts and organizations have warned.

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August 09, 2023
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Top in endocrinology: Top hospital for diabetes; climate change risks

Top in endocrinology: Top hospital for diabetes; climate change risks

The Mayo Clinic was once again ranked the No. 1 hospital in the United States for diabetes and endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report, followed by NYU Langone Hospitals.

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August 01, 2023
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Q&A: Climate change presents special concerns for people with diabetes

Q&A: Climate change presents special concerns for people with diabetes

Climate change and air pollution may be having a substantial influence on adverse outcomes and mortality for people living with diabetes.

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July 25, 2023
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VIDEO: Allergists ‘have the power’ to be advocates

VIDEO: Allergists ‘have the power’ to be advocates

CHICAGO — Allergists can use their voices to change the environmental and economic policies that impact their patients, according to a presentation at the Global Food Allergy Prevention Summit.

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