Tag: Weather
Temperature, UV Radiation Not Linked to Incidence of COVID-19
Spread ability of COVID-19 not expected to change with increasing temperature, increasing UV exposure
Extreme High Temps More Than Double Cardiovascular Deaths
Extreme temperatures -- 109 degrees -- seen frequently in some parts of the world raise risks from climate change
Climate Similar in Cities With Biggest Outbreaks of COVID-19
Cities with significant outbreaks have similar winter climates, east-west distribution along same latitude
Seasonal Sun Variation Tied to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Risk for hypertensive disorder highest in women with estimated date of conception in June, August
Injury Deaths Predicted to Increase With Anomalously Warm Temperatures
An estimated 1,601 additional injury deaths predicted with 1.5-degree Celsius increase
Hurricanes Up Mortality Risk for Seniors With Diabetes
In the first month after Katrina and Rita, all-cause mortality spiked 40 percent among seniors with diabetes
Likelihood of Trying Drugs for the First Time Higher in the Summer
U.S. teens, adults more likely to try illicit drugs for the first time in the summer months
High Temperature Records Will be ‘Smashed’ in Coming Century
High temps increase risk for heat stroke, breathing issues, heart attacks, kidney problems
American Psychiatric Association, May 18-22
The 172nd American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 18 to 22 in...
Climate Change Ups Heat Deaths, Especially Among Elderly
More people vulnerable to heat exposure, potentially causing heat stress, heart and kidney disease
