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What should one do in case of a heatstroke?
Rising temperatures due to heatwave can lead to heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion and hea…
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6 ways to prepare for a heat wave, and prevent heat-related illness
To prepare for a heat wave, it's important to understand how to prevent heat-related illness. Here …
Laura Goldman
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Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke: Key differences and how to prevent heat-related illness
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two serious conditions that you should know how to recognize an…
Erin Heger,Jason McKnight
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Know the symptoms of heatstroke — and how to treat and prevent heat-related illness
If you're experiencing heatstroke symptoms, you need to seek immediate medical attention. Here's wh…
Erin Heger
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I was a USPS letter carrier for 44 years. To protect us from extreme heat, the postal service needs to provide more training and air-conditioned trucks.
The US Postal Service needs to implement more extensive training led by letter carriers who have ex…
Katie Hawkinson
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What are heat cramps? How to treat muscle spasms from exercise in extreme heat
Heat cramps are muscle spasms that occur as a result of exercising in hot and humid conditions. Her…
Madeleine Burry
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The Labor Department only fines businesses on average $8,500 when a worker dies from a heat-related illness
Record-breaking heat in the United States is a threat to anyone who works outside. The number of he…
Katie Hawkinson
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How to tell the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke
It's important to recognize the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke, as the symptoms …
Erin Heger
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How to avoid heat cramps and stay safe while exercising in extreme heat
Heat cramps are muscle spasms that occur as a result of exercising in hot and humid conditions. Her…
Madeleine Burry,Jason R. McKn…
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Warning signs of heat stroke in kids and how to prevent this deadly illness before it starts
Kids are at a higher risk of heat stroke than adults, but hydration and breaks from the sun can hel…
Willa Hart,Jamie S. Hutton
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A brutal heatwave in the Pacific Northwest is landing people in the hospital as temperatures climb into triple digits
"My main message is to take this for the serious health threat that this is," Dr. Jennifer Vines to…
Sarah Al-Arshani
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Telltale signs of heat exhaustion and how to treat it before it develops into a heat stroke
Heat exhaustion symptoms include nausea, fatigue, and headache. You should treat heat exhaustion im…
Erin Heger
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6 ways to prepare for a heat wave — how to stay safe and healthy in high temperatures
To prepare for a heat wave, it's important to understand how to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstr…
Laura Goldman,Jason R. McKnig…
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How to recognize the different types of heat illness and stay cool in hot weather
Heat-related illness can occur when your body temperature rises due to extreme heat. Here's how to …
Will Fischer
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5 subtle signs you're overheating and at risk of developing heat stroke
Signs of heat exhaustion include fatigue, headache, and dizziness. Nausea and muscle cramps may ind…
Andrea Michelson
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A new Texas law will override mandated rest and water breaks for construction crews as extreme heat rises
Critics of a new Texas law that preempts local ordinances say it will override mandatory water brea…
Catherine Boudreau
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Antidepressants can put you at risk of potentially deadly heat stroke. Here's how to stay safe while taking them this summer.
Different types of antidepressants have different effects on your body's thermoregulation, so peopl…
Serafina Kenny
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After 18,000 heat-related deaths last summer, Italy is yet again scrambling to protect people from an oppressive 'heat dome'
Only 10% percent of homes have air conditioning in Italy, making it difficult to escape the record …