Public health scientist Naresh Kumar found that clinical visits by multiple sclerosis patients to Veterans Affairs medical centers increased during months associated with warmer weather and high humidity. With sweltering temperatures still enveloping much of the nation, a University of…
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Prolonged exposure to extreme heat and humidity increases risk of acute kidney injury
Exposure to extreme heat (95 degrees Fahrenheit and above) and humidity for eight hours raises the core body temperature and causes dehydration, resulting in an increased risk of acute kidney injury, according to a new study. The researchers, from the…
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Beware of frostbite risks during extreme cold
Extreme cold brings with it a greater risk for frostbite. It’s more common and often more serious than many people think. The good news is that frostbite is fairly easy to avoid. As winter drags on and temperatures drop way…
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