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Heat dome coming: Tips to stay safe during extreme temps

A heat dome is expected to scorch most of the United States through the July 4 weekend, sending temperatures into the high double and even triple digits in the central and eastern regions of the nation.

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Going from the lab into the fire to study cancer risk in wildland firefighters

Cancer researchers at the Sylvester Firefighter Cancer Initiative (SFCI), part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, took a rare step to better understand the cancer risks wildland firefighters face: They became wildland firefighters themselves. The firsthand expe

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Extreme heat is rising—and so is the risk to your heart

As summer heat intensifies across the U.S., the American Heart Association is warning that soaring temperatures don't just make people uncomfortable—they can put serious strain on the heart and increase the risk of life-threatening complications.

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Experts offer advice on performing endurance events in excessive heat

As pro cycling teams have been preparing for the start of the Tour de France on Saturday, extreme heat has rolled across Western Europe, smashing temperature records, cracking infrastructure and taking a toll on the population.

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Unmedicated women with depression do not tolerate heat as well as those on SSRIs

Media stories, social media posts and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have asserted that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)—a class of medication commonly used to treat mental health conditions including depression and anxiety—may increase people'

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As the US recovers from its latest heat wave, study warns of an increase in hospitalizatio

As the U.S. recovers from its July 4 heat wave, a new study in Nature Health warns of an impending uptick in people attending hospitals for mental health and behavioral disorders, according to the first multicountry study of heat wave-related mental health hospitalization, led by

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High fever could temporarily reduce malaria transmission

The fever experienced by people with malaria exposes parasites to high temperatures within blood cells. This heat can lead to the accumulation of damaged proteins inside the parasite and trigger protective mechanisms against thermal stress.

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Heat waves and pollution raise heart risks, doctors warn

When temperatures climb, the cardiovascular system works harder to keep the body cool by redirecting blood flow from the core to the surface of the skin to allow for evaporation. High temperatures can cause blood to coagulate and thicken, making the process even harder on the hea

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Heat exposure during pregnancy and infancy may influence children's brain development

Exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy and early infancy is associated with slower growth of the thalamus later in childhood, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation. The findings, p

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Europe heat wave: France measures hottest-ever day

Monuments in Paris are working on reduced hours, as France recorded its hottest-ever average 24-hour temperature. Britain, France, Italy and Spain have issued red alerts and health warnings. More on DW.

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Heat wave: Why you should skip that cold beer or cocktail

Summer, the FIFA World Cup and a cold beer. Sounds like a dream? Be careful, though; the combination of heat and alcohol can quickly take a very bad turn.

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European heat wave is not normal summer weather

Human-induced climate change has intensified temperatures, making this year's record heat wave up to 4 degrees Celsius hotter.

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