Tag: Weather
Review: El Niño Southern Oscillation Has Effects on Skin
Increases and decreases in occurrence of specific skin conditions with El Niño, La Niña
Cold Weather Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke, STEMI
But more study needed to determine what strategies might cut those risks
Experts Warn Climate Change Will Bring More ER Visits, Mortality
Strongest link between temperatures and heat-related hospital visits is among 18- to 64-year-olds
Medications Can Increase Risk of Heat-Related Illness
Mechanisms include diuresis and electrolyte imbalance, sedation and cognitive impairment
Allergy Season Predicted to Be One of the Worst, but Shorter
Doctors predict a shorter but rougher stretch of coughing, sneezing, and wheezing
CDC: Increase in Hypothermia Deaths Over Past Decade
Those most at risk include seniors, the mentally ill, and those living alone
More Diverticulitis in Areas With Low-UV Light Exposure
Low versus high UV areas have higher rate of diverticulitis admissions, diverticular abscess
