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Man in East London care home died after being left in garden in extreme heat
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (299+ words) An inquest into the death has been opened An East London care home resident died from heatstroke after being left in the home's garden on the hottest May day in Britain for 80 years, an inquest heard. Zola Bitshuangu, 48, was found…...
As wildfire smoke exposure grows, UC Davis researchers seek answers
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (380+ words) We train the healthcare providers of tomorrow, today, offering professionals the knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver exemplary care. Wildfire smoke is becoming an increasingly common part of life globally. Studies estimate that the number of people exposed to at…...
UC Davis Probes Rising Wildfire Smoke Exposure
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (405+ words) Wildfire smoke is becoming an increasingly common part of life globally. Studies estimate that the number of people exposed to at least one day of extreme wildfire smoke each year has increased 27-fold over the past decade. As these exposures…...
A new approach to forecasting toxic metals in wildfire smoke
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Bacterial strains determine pneumonia and meningitis risk from air pollution
8+ hour, 1+ min ago (306+ words) Air pollution leads to different risk of bacterial pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis, depending on the subtype of bacteria a person has, new research suggests. S. pneumoniae is found in the respiratory microbiome, the collection of microbes that live in the human…...
Heat hurting your mental and physical health: local psychiatrist says
21+ hour, 12+ min ago (47+ words) NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Heat hurting your mental and physical health: local psychiatrist says NBC 5 Forecast: A hot Labor Day for DFW; Heat Advisory extended NBC 5 Forecast: A Heat Advisory is in effect for Sunday...
East London care home resident, 48, died after being left outside on 'hottest May day in 80 years"
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (315+ words) Zola was found unresponsive at Forest Lodge care home An East London care home resident died from heatstroke after being left in the home's garden on the hottest May day in Britain for 80 years, an inquest heard. Zola Bitshuangu, 48, was…...
'That could push them over the edge': How climate change could fuel impulsive behavior
10+ hour, 1+ min ago (195+ words) In this exclusive video, we explore how climate change and rising temperatures can affect mental health. Climate change is often discussed in terms of rising temperatures, extreme weather and environmental loss. But there's another consequence that can be harder to…...
Escaping the heat | Local News | rdrnews.com
14+ hour, 53+ min ago (151+ words) Escaping the heat Roswell Daily Record With temperatures soaring to 101 degrees in the shade and up to 140 degrees WBGT (wet bulb globe temperature, which measures the heat stress by combining air temperature, humidity, wind speed and solar radiation), few visitors…...
When The Heat Becomes Dangerous At Work
15+ hour, 53+ min ago (357+ words) A hot day at work can turn dangerous faster than most people think. A worker may start with a headache, dizziness, or nausea and, in a short time, face a true medical emergency. Heat stroke can cause confusion, loss of…...