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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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New non-invasive treatment shows promise for twin pregnancy complications

An innovative experimental procedure that uses high-energy sound waves to treat a rare and serious pregnancy condition called twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is safe, according to an early-stage research trial involving U.K. and European patients.

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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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Sound waves guide cultured cells to form vessel-like networks within one week

With the aid of physical forces—in this case, sound—it is possible to actively steer the formation of engineered tissue. For example, sound waves can be used to create functional vascular networks with blood vessel-like structures in vitro. Scientists at the Center for Molecular

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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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Climate change: Heat wave costs the German economy billions

Never before has a June been as hot in Germany as in 2026. This has consequences not only for people and nature, but also for businesses. Heat reduces productivity and causes illness, while cooling is expensive.

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Europe heat wave: No respite as extreme heat continues

Some 101 million people in Europe will likely see temperatures above 35 C on Thursday, an analysis shows. And Germany is expecting things to warm up even more. DW has the latest.

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Europe heat wave 'virtually impossible' without human impact

A new study says Europe's current heat wave would have been nearly impossible without climate change and is now 200 more likely than 20 years ago. And Germany is expecting things to warm up even more. DW has the latest.

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Fact check: throwing cold water on heat wave disinformation

An outdated air-conditioning law, a viral health myth about sleeping with the fan on and the age-old climate change hoax allegation: DW checked what's spreading in Europe's heat wave.

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Europe heat wave: Over 1,300 excess deaths, WHO says

The WHO said over 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since the record-breaking heat wave started around June 21. Germany logged yet another heat record at 41.7 degrees Celsius. Follow DW for the latest.

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