MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'heat wave'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:31:50 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158998&cid=t_274156_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcdc-outlines-injury-prevention-strategies-in-extreme-weather-conditions%2F2011.08.24 It may seem rather unusual to talk about injuries and weather in the same context, but extreme weather can pose significant risks for many kinds of injury.  Currently, many parts of the United States are experiencing a major heat wave, with record-setting heat and heat indices over the next few weeks.  As we have seen in the recent past, deaths are occurring from heat-related and possibly from participation in outside activities that increase the risk of heat-related illness. During the month of August, many athletes train for the fall sports season, sometimes participating in two practices a day over the course of a few weeks.  While training is necessary and important for athletes to build up their stamina and to improve their performance, health consequences can be deadly if (more&#8... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158998 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:00:44 +0100 5158998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107476&cid=t_274156_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fblog%2F806111 The blistering heat wave continues in the U.S. The heat this summer has been particularly harsh in Texas, which is also suffering an extreme drought. Heat-related death tolls are in the double digits in many states. A Google news search returns many news articles about news stories of people perishing because of the heat. A woman in Texas died after her air conditioner was stolen. Two high school football players died in Georgia from the heat. The CDC has a guide available about preventing heat-related deaths. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and limit your outdoor activity on hot days. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Recent Headlines | News Feeds (Source: HealthNewsBlog.com) HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107476 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:00:00 +0100 5107476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051305&cid=t_274156_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F19%2Feating-right-in-a-heat-wave-cnn-consumer-watch%2F An extreme heat wave has been sweeping the nation. Some people have even died, unfortunately, due to complications relating to the heat. The weather is not letting up either. My own area, Washington D.C. is facing the hottest weather of the year this week. CNN Consumer Watch – Eating in the Heat Wave I was on CNN discussing some of the foods to eat and avoid during a heat wave. [watch the full clip].  Of course, I said a lot more than what actually made it on air. Thank goodness for a blog! Eat, Even if You Don’t Feel Hungry Your appetite might be lower, but you still need energy. Choose the right foods. Fruits and veggies are almost 100% water so they will hydrate and nourish you. Try frozen fruit or a fruit and yogurt smoothie. Avoid high sugar beverages (energy slumps and ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051305 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:58:57 +0100 5051305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570522&cid=t_274156_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FPc_OKJPdstk%2F By Patrick J. MichaelsThe Current Wisdom is a series of monthly posts in which Senior Fellow Patrick J. Michaels reviews interesting items on global warming in the scientific literature that may not have received the media attention that they deserved, or have been misinterpreted in the popular press. The Current Wisdom only comments on science appearing in the refereed, peer-reviewed literature, or that has been peer-screened prior to presentation at a scientific congress. **********  The recent publication of two articles in Nature magazine proclaiming a link to rainfall extremes (and flooding) to global warming, added to the heat in Russia and the floods in Pakistan in the summer of 2010, and the back-to-back cold and snowy winters in the eastern U.S. and western Europe, have gotten a ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570522 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:26:05 +0100 4570522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933057&cid=t_274156_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fice-jewelry-to-stay-cool-why-didnt-we-think-of-that%2F photo via Ecouterre Do you know how many times we held an ice cube against our wrist this summer? Dozens. The hottest summer on record in New York really made us sweat, whine, and search desperately for ways to cool off. That’s why we slapped our hands on our foreheads when we saw design team 01Mathery’s DIY solution for cooling off — ice-cube gems. Simply stick some chains or string in an ice cube tray, and let them freeze. Then you’re ready to have your own personal cooling system. We’d recommend only wearing these in the comfort of your own home or yard, though. Greeting your boss might be weird with water running down your chest. via Ecouterre Post from: BlissTree Ice Jewelry to Stay Cool: Why Didn't We Think of That? (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933057 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:34:15 +0100 3933057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794746&cid=t_274156_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fnew-york-headed-for-hottest-july-on-record%2F According to the National Weather Service, New York City is headed for the hottest July on record, with a daily average of 81.6 degrees, just a sliver above the current record of 81.4 degrees set in 1999. To beat past records, the average temperature for the rest of the month will have to be 79 degrees, which it’s just barely set to do. Multiple heat waves and days spent sweating next to our fans, we believe it, and we’re reviewing tips for staying cool and working out safely in the summer heat. Jokes about global warming aside, the real question is: New Yorkers, what do you want more – bragging rights or relief from the heat? via New York Times Post from: BlissTree New York Headed for Hottest July On Record (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794746 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:06:33 +0100 3794746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733054&cid=t_274156_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F7-ways-to-stay-safe-in-the-sun-because-love-is-not-a-heatwave%2F It’s like a heat wave…Burnin’ in my heart…I can’t keep from cryin…It’s tearin’ me apart. Martha Reeves and the Vandellas might call this love, but we call it hellish weather, and it’s hitting a lot of us this week. We haven’t figured out how to stay unfazed by 100º weather, but we welcome Care2’s 7 tips for avoiding heat stroke. They might seem obvious, but muggy heat doesn’t exactly encourage clear thinking. Stick to the basics and be smart in the sun this summer: Air-conditioning, fans, and shade: The best way to keep cool is air-conditioning, and though we don’t encourage excessive use of the energy-sucking machines, when it gets super hot, it’s smart to use air-conditioning, fans, and shade to keep... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733054 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:07:15 +0100 3733054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733056&cid=t_274156_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyou-know-youre-unwell-if-you-live-in-the-northeast-because-its-really-really-hot%2F In fact, as you probably know, there’s a major heat wave happening in the Northeast. The Mid-Atlantic, too. And parts of the South. It was 103 degrees in New York City yesterday. So we’re allowed to complain about it a little bit. And then we’re going for ice cream. Post from: BlissTree You Know You're Unwell If...You Live In the Northeast, Because It's Really, Really Hot (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733056 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:12 +0100 3733056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3448840&cid=t_274156_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FfKl5B8C4qYk%2F By Thomas FireyA record-setting heat wave has settled on the Beltway this week, resulting in my thermometer topping the 85°F mark by the time I came into work today. Did I mention my thermometer is inside my apartment? “Oh yuck,” you’re probably thinking. “You should get a place with air conditioning.” But you see, my unit has air conditioning. The problem is that, under Virginia law, it can’t be turned on until May 1. My apartment is in an older building (1958) with a centralized HVAC system. As a result, the whole building must either be in heating mode or cooling mode. One of the quirks of this system is that it takes a couple of days for it to be converted from one mode to the other. That physical reality doesn’t jibe well with Virginia la... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3448840 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:38:37 +0100 3448840