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Winter's Onset Brings Mood Changes to Many Americans, Poll Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 6, 2024
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Many Americans experience a “winter funk” as the days grow shorter and temperatures turn colder, a new American Psychiatric Association poll reports.
Two-fifths of Americans (41%) said their mood declines during the winter months, according to the APA's
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Rise in Florida in Wake of Storms
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2024
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MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2024 (Healthday News) -- Following the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, a new health danger has emerged in Florida: A spike in cases of flesh-eating bacteria.
Florida Hospitals Brace for Hurricane Milton's Arrival
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2024
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As Hurricane Milton barreled toward the west coast of Florida, hospitals in its path were making ready.
Milton is projected to make landfall a bit south of the Tampa area late Wednesday night. Long-term care facilities in counties where mandatory evacuations have been i...
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Dangers During, After Hurricane Milton
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2024
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High winds, torrential rain: All dangerous, but there's a silent killer lurking in the aftermath of hurricanes like Milton -- carbon monoxide.
Experts at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are warning of the potentially lethal effects of carbon monoxide (...
Heat Stress in Pregnancy Might Affect a Babies' Development Later
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2024
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Hot weather can be more than just uncomfortable and annoying: New research finds it can impact an infant’s development both before and after birth.
Babies are more likely to be delivered at low birth weight as an expecting mom’s average daily heat stress incr...
Deadly Legacy of Storms Like Helene Can Linger for Over a Decade
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2024
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As the southeastern United States begins to recover from Helene's devastation, a new study suggests the health impact of major storms can linger for over a decade.
So far, more than 120 people across six states have already been confirmed dead in Helene's aftermath, alth...
Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2024
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Following the historic destruction of Hurricane Helene, many Americans must now return to their mangled homes and begin the heartbreaking task of clean-up.
After making landfall in Florida near Tallahassee as a ferocious Cat 4 storm on Thursday, Helene caused record-bre...
Cold Weather Raises Heart Attack Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2024
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Hospitals see more admissions for heart attacks in the days after cold weather sets in, new research shows.
"Individuals may be particularly vulnerable to acute cardiac events during periods of cold stress," said study lead author
CDC Launches Online 'Heat Forecaster' Tool as Another Summer Looms
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2024
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Last summer was a record-breaker for heat emergencies, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday launched a new online h...
Firsthand Experience of Climate Change Disasters Is Stressing Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2024
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Weather disasters driven by climate change are stressing out U.S. teenagers, a new study warns.
Teens with the most firsthand experience of events like hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, droughts and wildfires were more likely to show signs of mental distress than peers who ...
Slip Sliding Away: Shield Yourself From Winter Injury
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2024
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A white winter landscape might look magical, but the cold and snow and ice can make even the simplest of tasks potentially dangerous.
"It's slip and fall season,"said Dr. Letitia Bradford, an orthopedic surgeo...
Controlled Fires Cut Wildfire Risk by 60%, Study Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2023
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Controlled forest burns can prevent the sort of high-intensity wildfires that have plagued the Western U.S. and Canada as a result of climate change, a new study argues.
A low-intensity fire in the mixed conifer forests of California provides an estimated 60% reduction i...
U.S. Heat-Related Heart Deaths Will Multiply With Warming Temperatures
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2023
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As sweltering summer days become more common, the number of Americans who die of heat-related heart problems or strokes could soar over the next few decades, a new study projects.
A Tropical Skin Infection Spread by Sand Flies Is Spreading in the U.S.
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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Climate change is bringing diseases once considered tropical afflictions to the United States, and new research warns that a parasite spread by sand flies may be the latest to join this growing list.
The Leishmania parasite causes several forms of the disease le...
Could a Warming Climate Bring Yellow Fever to America?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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Yellow fever may be resurfacing in the United States, thanks to climate change.
The mosquito-borne viral illness decimated southern U.S. cities from 1820 to 1905, and now a new report says it could return to those areas.
One of the potential reasons fo...
Ragweed, Mold & More: Get Ready for Fall Allergies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2023
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While the hot, dry summer may have offered a break to people with some environmental allergies, that reprieve could be over.
Ragweed and mold are in the air this fall.
"This summer was good news for people who are sensitive to mold and pollen as there were little o...
Runaway Global Warming Will Make Some Areas Too Hot for Human Life
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2023
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The signs of climate change are everywhere, from raging wildfires to flash flooding to soaring temperatures.
Now, a new study warns that things could get worse, with scientists reporting that even small increases in global temperatures will make some parts of the Earth ...
Floods Raise Death Rates Long After Waters Recede
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2023
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People who experience flooding aren't just at risk during these severe weather events -- they also have a significantly higher risk of dying in the weeks that follow.
Climate Change's Hotter Days Could Bring More Alcohol, Drug Crises
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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Sweltering temperatures appear to fuel drug-related hospital visits, a problem that could be worsening with climate change, a new study suggests.
"We saw that during periods of higher temperatures, there was a corresponding increase in hospital visits related to alcohol ...
Heat-Related Deaths Could Break Records This Year in Phoenix, America's Hottest City
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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Phoenix, already the hottest major city in the nation, experienced its most scorching summer on record this year, new data shows. And that will likely prompt the highest number of heat-associated deaths ever reported in the city in one year.
At this point, Maricopa Count...
Could Wildfire Smoke Raise Rural Suicide Rates?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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As this summer has shown, the massive smoke plumes generated by wildfires can dirty the air of regions many miles away. Now a new study is raising the question of whether that pollution is contributing to suicides in rural America.
Researchers found a correlation between...
Old Age & Heat Can Be Deadly Combo: Tips to Stay Safe
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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Hot weather can pose serious health risks for older adults.
Existing medical conditions, problems moving around and medications raise the risk of heatstroke, according to an expert at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
Being prepared can help prevent heat e...
Global Warming Could Make Pregnancies More Dangerous
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2023
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Global warming has been linked to higher rates of asthma, heart disease and other health concerns. Now, new research suggests that rising temperatures across the planet may place pregnant women at greater risk for severe pregnancy-related illnesses, especially in their third t...
Keeping Blood Pressure Under Control May Be Tougher in Colder Weather
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2023
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Winter months can be a challenge for those trying to keep their high blood pressure in check, new research suggests.
In an analysis of more than 60,000 American adults being treated for high blood pressure at six health care centers in the Southeast and Midwest United St...
VA Hospitals See Steep, Steady Rise in Heat-Related Illnesses
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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Heat domes and extreme heat waves have been battering the United States for years now, and a new study shows that increasing temperatures are doing real harm to humans.
A significant increase in heat-related illnesses like heat stroke and heat exhaustion has occurred dur...
Warm Waters Raise Risk for Flesh-Eating Bacteria. Here's Tips to Stay Safe
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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As waters warm across the United States and hurricanes and flooding season begins, the odds of being infected by flesh-eating bacteria are also rising, U.S. health officials warn.
As Another Hurricane Targets Florida, Experts Warn of Carbon Monoxide Dangers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2023
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Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in the United States Wednesday.
Idalia was forecast to be a powerful Category 3 storm by the time it reaches Florida's Big Bend, an area prone to storm surge that stretches from Tampa to just south of Tallahassee. It's also e...
Race, Income Big Factors in Deaths After U.S. Hurricanes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2023
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Death rates skyrocket during extreme weather events among the most vulnerable Americans, especially those from minority groups.
A study looking at hurricanes over more than three decades showed that their impacts varied and were driven by differences in social, economic...
Extreme Heat Can Take Toll on People Battling Mental Health Issues
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2023
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While the record-breaking heat the United States is experiencing this summer can stress people to their limits, it can be particularly hard to navigate for those with mental health issues.
"All mental illnesses increase with heat because it results in more fatigue, irrit...
Major Drug Shortages Not Likely After Tornado Damages Pfizer Plant, FDA says
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2023
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Tornado damage to a Pfizer drug-making plant in North Carolina is unlikely to trigger drug shortages across the country, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
"We do not expect there to be any immediate significant impacts on supply, given the products are current...
Be Smart When Working Out in Steamy Summer Weather
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2023
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It's hot out there. If you're working out outdoors this summer, take precautions.
"If you plan to exercise in the heat, know your fitness level, take frequent breaks, wear proper clothing, wear sunscreen, avoid hottest times of the day and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate,"said...
Ocean Color Is Changing, and Climate Change is Likely Behind It
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2023
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The color of the oceans has changed over the past two decades, which has scientists concerned about the impact of climate change.
"I've been running simulations that have been telling me for years that these changes in ocean color are going to happen,"said study co-auth...
Triple-Digit Heat Wave a Danger to Those With Dementia
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2023
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As extreme heat continues to blanket numerous parts of the United States, Americans with dementia may be particularly challenged.
"Triple-digit temperatures and heat indexes are especially dangerous for someone with a dementia-related illness such as Alzheimer's dis...
Heat: How Much Can the Human Body Stand?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2023
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Record-breaking heat waves are pummeling the United States and the world, causing many to wonder how much of this a body can take and still survive.
The limit is somewhere between 104 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit if you're sitting perfectly still, according to a small...
Hotter Climate Could Mean Worsening Eyesight for Americans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2023
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Older American adults who live in warmer regions are more likely to have serious vision impairment than those who live in cooler places, new research finds.
Living with average temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit or above -- think South Florida, for example -- created ...
Once Again, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Envelops Many American Cities
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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For the second time this month, massive plumes of smoke from hundreds of out-of-control Canadian wildfires are polluting much of America's air.
Among the major U.S. cities now experiencing poor air quality are St. Louis, Milwaukee, Cincinnati and Chicago, while entire st...
Stray Cats Shed Toxoplasmosis Parasites in Cities, Especially in Warm Weather
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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Wild and feral cats appear to release more toxoplasmosis parasites in places densely populated with people, new research suggests.
These cats also "shed" more when the temperature is warmer, a significant finding given climate change, according to the report published o...
Hot Weather Can Bring on Kidney Stones. Here's How to Cut Your Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2023
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Kidney stones are something most folks want to avoid at all costs, but few may know that the chances of developing this excruciating condition rise during the hot months of summer.
Luckily, it is possible to take steps to prevent stones from forming, primarily by increas...
This Summer, Could You Spot the Signs of Heat Illness?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 17, 2023
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Heat illness can be deadly, so it's essential to recognize the warning signs and know what to do as the summer season gets into gear.
"Heat illness tends to happen when the body is unable to regulate its temperature due to overexertion or extended periods of time in high...
Dog Bites More Common on Hot, Hazy Days
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2023
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Just like their humans, dogs get cranky when temperatures and air pollution levels surge.
Heat and air pollution have previously been linked to human aggression. Now, researchers say it also appears that there are more dog bites on hot, polluted days.
More research...
Tips to Staying Cool in Extreme Heat
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2023
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Extreme heat can be dangerous, but you can stay cool and safe this summer if you take the right precautions.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers some tips for doing so.
"No matter your age, it is critical to be able to recognize the signs of ...
Ticks Can Take a Licking From Really Tough Weather
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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Ticks are extremely resilient even when temperatures vary wildly, according to scientists who are working to better understand the spread of Lyme disease.
In their new study, black-legged ticks, notorious for carrying pathogens, were very good at surviving both extreme c...
Hurricane Season Starts June 1. Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Dangers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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The Atlantic hurricane season in the United States starts June 1, and some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock.
"Hurricanes and major storms in the U.S. have increased in frequency and severity in recent years. Th...
Cold Weather May Help Burn Fat, and Time of Day Matters
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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Men, want to burn fat? Chill out.
New research shows that exposure to cold in the morning may help you burn more fat than at other times of day.
Expos...
Asthma, Lower Grades, Homelessness: How Climate Change Will Harm America's Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2023
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Children are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of climate change, a new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows.
Climate change can affect learning, physical health and housing security, which can last throughout the child's life, according to t...
Devastating Tornadoes Leave Hazards in Their Wake: Tips to Stay Safe
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2023
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Tornadoes bring with them many dangers, but perhaps not so evident are the risks from colorless and odorless carbon monoxide (CO) from generators used to temporarily restore power.
With parts of the United States expecting another round of severe weather, the Consumer Pr...
Post-Hurricane Period Is Dangerous for People With Dementia
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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Hurricanes not only disrupt the communities they affect, they also pose an increased risk of death for people with dementia.
This heightened risk could owe to disruption in their normal routines, changes in their living environment or even changes in access to caregiving...
People Get More REM Sleep During the Winter
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2023
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The changes in temperature and daylight brought by winter may make a person feel like hibernating.
It turns out that humans do get longer REM sleep in wintertime and less deep sleep in autumn, even in an urban setting, German researchers reported Feb 17 in
How Ice & Snow Can Harm Your Wrists, Hands
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2023
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Winter's icy beauty can also be dangerous.
An orthopedic expert offers some tips for avoiding serious injuries on slippery ground or hazards hidden by snow.
"When people have injuries during the winter, it commonly involves tripping over an object or slipping on ic...
Wintertime Wandering: A Real Danger for People With Alzheimer's
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2023
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Winter weather can add a layer of danger to the wandering behavior common in people with dementia.
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) offers some suggestions to help prevent wandering and prepare folks to react quickly if it occurs.
"During the winter, it'...