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Summer Heatwaves Are Already Here: Doctors Share Tips To Stay Safe And Healthy
Mumbai and other parts of India are experiencing an early heatwave, raising risks of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Doctors share simple precautions, from hydration and clothing to diet and cooling strategies.
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The Invisible Killer: How 'Heat Pockets' In Your Locality Are Straining Your Heart
The prevalence of heat pockets in your locality is putting stress on your heart. Here are the possible reasons behind why urban cities aren't cooling down at night and why cities need a heart-first plan to avoid a public health crisis.
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Record Heat In China Strains Power Grid, Stirs Health Fears
China warned on Wednesday against the risk of power supply disruptions as people struggled to keep cool in record heat baking large swathes of the country, which also spurred warnings to the elderly to guard against heat stroke.
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Explainer: How Climate Change May Force FIFA To Rethink World Cup Calendar
With temperatures rising worldwide, scientists warn that staging the World Cup and other soccer tournaments in Northern Hemisphere summer is getting increasingly dangerous for both players and spectators. FIFA may have to adjust the soccer calendar.
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Nearly 60% Of Indian Districts Face High Heatwave Risk, Shows Study
Nearly 60% of Indian districts, home to three-quarters of the population, face a "high to very high" risk from extreme heat, with rising night-time temperatures and humidity compounding the health impact, a study has found.
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Extreme Heat May Raise Risk Of Schizophrenia, Depression: Study
Rising temperatures may not only affect physical health, but could also increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) like schizophrenia and depression by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study.
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Is it Safe to Use a Fan in Extreme Heat? Conflicting Guidelines from Experts
With extreme heat on the rise, experts disagree on safe temperature limits for fan use. The CDC advises against using fans over 32.2°C, citing risks in high temperatures. However, WHO sets the threshold at 40°C. Recent studies suggest humidity plays a key role in determining fan effectiveness, with fans aiding cooling in moist conditions. This ha...
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How Sleeping With AC On Affects Your Health: All You Need To Know
The world is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to extreme levels. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has warned that humanity is facing an "extreme heat epidemic" due to climate change.
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The Best Way To Cool Down Quickly And Safely In A Heatwave
As the heatwave begins to grip the UK and the heat health alert is in effect, people are looking for ways to keep cool and reduce the risk of heat stroke the most severe form of hyperthermia, with a body temperature above 40C.
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Explained: Health Risks Of Global Heatwave Amid Record High Temperatures
With extreme heat gripping much of the Northern Hemisphere this week, authorities and public health experts have issued heat warnings to help keep people safe.
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Summer Heatwaves Are Already Here: Doctors Share Tips To Stay Safe And Healthy
Mumbai and other parts of India are experiencing an early heatwave, raising risks of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Doctors share simple precautions, from hydration and clothing to diet and cooling strategies.
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The Invisible Killer: How 'Heat Pockets' In Your Locality Are Straining Your Heart
The prevalence of heat pockets in your locality is putting stress on your heart. Here are the possible reasons behind why urban cities aren't cooling down at night and why cities need a heart-first plan to avoid a public health crisis.
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Record Heat In China Strains Power Grid, Stirs Health Fears
China warned on Wednesday against the risk of power supply disruptions as people struggled to keep cool in record heat baking large swathes of the country, which also spurred warnings to the elderly to guard against heat stroke.
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Explainer: How Climate Change May Force FIFA To Rethink World Cup Calendar
With temperatures rising worldwide, scientists warn that staging the World Cup and other soccer tournaments in Northern Hemisphere summer is getting increasingly dangerous for both players and spectators. FIFA may have to adjust the soccer calendar.
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Nearly 60% Of Indian Districts Face High Heatwave Risk, Shows Study
Nearly 60% of Indian districts, home to three-quarters of the population, face a "high to very high" risk from extreme heat, with rising night-time temperatures and humidity compounding the health impact, a study has found.
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Extreme Heat May Raise Risk Of Schizophrenia, Depression: Study
Rising temperatures may not only affect physical health, but could also increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) like schizophrenia and depression by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study.
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Is it Safe to Use a Fan in Extreme Heat? Conflicting Guidelines from Experts
With extreme heat on the rise, experts disagree on safe temperature limits for fan use. The CDC advises against using fans over 32.2°C, citing risks in high temperatures. However, WHO sets the threshold at 40°C. Recent studies suggest humidity plays a key role in determining fan effectiveness, with fans aiding cooling in moist conditions. This ha...
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How Sleeping With AC On Affects Your Health: All You Need To Know
The world is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to extreme levels. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has warned that humanity is facing an "extreme heat epidemic" due to climate change.
-
The Best Way To Cool Down Quickly And Safely In A Heatwave
As the heatwave begins to grip the UK and the heat health alert is in effect, people are looking for ways to keep cool and reduce the risk of heat stroke the most severe form of hyperthermia, with a body temperature above 40C.
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Explained: Health Risks Of Global Heatwave Amid Record High Temperatures
With extreme heat gripping much of the Northern Hemisphere this week, authorities and public health experts have issued heat warnings to help keep people safe.
