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Climate change extreme heat puts people at greater risk of kidney disease

Tue, 2024-09-17 09:43 — mike kraft

Extreme heat due to climate crisis puts people at greater risk of kidney disease Researchers are finding heat-related illnesses can also contribute to heart disease and cognitive impairment The Guardian

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Economc problems: As Record Heat Sweeps the US, Some People Must Choose Between Food and Energy Bills

Fri, 2024-09-06 11:37 — mike kraft

As Record Heat Sweeps the US, Some People Must Choose Between Food and Energy Bills - KFF Health News An increasing number of Americans struggle with energy poverty, the inability to adequately heat or cool one’s dwelling. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm as record-breaking heat sweeps the nation. khnkytjaw KFF Health News

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Hottest summer recorded for second consecutive year

Fri, 2024-09-06 11:03 — mike kraft

World sees hottest summer recorded for second consecutive year Summer temperatures broke records for the second consecutive year, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Newly released data found that 2023 experienced the hottest J… zbudryk The Hill

Summer temperatures broke records for the second consecutive year, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

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How to protect from mosquito borne diseases

Fri, 2024-08-30 12:44 — mike kraft

Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here's how to protect yourself Mosquitos love heat. And as summers get warmer, mosquito-borne illnesses are rising, in the U.S., Europe, and South and Central America. Here are some tips to protect yourself. NPR

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Here’s what you need to know about protecting yourself from a potentially infectious mosquito bite.

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Extreme hot weather threatens U.S. medical blood supply --Red Cross

Fri, 2024-08-30 11:27 — mike kraft

Climate crisis threatens medical blood supply in US amid extreme weather Turnout at blood drives affected as summers get hotter and extreme weather causes cancellations, Red Cross warns The Guardian

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U.S. heat-related deaths spiked 117% since 1999 --study

Wed, 2024-08-28 10:30 — mike kraft

Heat-related deaths spiked 117% in the US since 1999 | CNN As temperatures reach record levels in many parts of the US this week, emergency rooms bracing for a new normal: More patients are becoming gravely ill because their bodies can’t take the heat. Jen Christensen CNN

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The authors say heat-related deaths are probably undercounted.

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Opinion: Factors in deciding when to get the new COVID vaccine

Mon, 2024-08-26 11:49 — mike kraft

The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush To Get It. - KFF Health News

The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush To Get It. - KFF Health News Although public health officials recommend the newly approved covid vaccine for everyone 6 months and older, it may make more sense to wait until closer to the holiday season. khnkytjaw KFF Health News

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Climate change: Death toll in Europe from extreme temperatures estimated to surge 13% --study

Thu, 2024-08-22 11:50 — mike kraft

European deaths from heat and cold expected to climb 13.5% by 2100 Deaths from extreme heat are projected to rise sharply in the coming years, far outpacing an expected slowdown in cold-related deaths. euronews

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New U.S. government report provides more details and warnings about climate change

Thu, 2024-08-22 11:39 — mike kraft

New Federal Report Details More of 2023’s Extreme Climate Conditions - Inside Climate News Some indicators, including “super-marine heatwaves,” may suggest a major shift in the global climate system. Derek Harrison Inside Climate News

Last year was already one for the climate record books, but a new report from the American Meteorological Society is adding to that already substantial list....

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Amid Global Emergency and Increased Cases, Congo to Receive Mpox Vaccine Next Week from the U.S.

Mon, 2024-08-19 18:33 — mike kraft

Congo gives update on mpox vaccine amid global emergency The Congo's health minister announced the country will soon receive its first batch of mpox vaccines. Newsweek

The Congo is set to receive its first batch of vaccine doses from the United States to combat the ongoing mpox outbreak next week, the country's health minister said in a press conference on Monday.

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