Heat-Related Illness

Eating during an 8-hour window carries a higher risk for cardiovascular death compared with the average eating window in the United States of 12 to 16 hours.

High hourly heat exposure was associated with elevated risk for acute ischemic stroke, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

GLP-1 receptor agonists appear to be an effective way of cutting down on obesity. But there are important adverse events — and ways to avoid them — that patients should be made aware of, according to experts.

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.

Adults aged 18 to 64 years may have a higher risk for an ED visit on extremely hot days compared with those older than 75 years, according to findings published in The BMJ.