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fromSocial Media Explorer
1 day ago

Rising Temperatures, Rising Risks: The Most Common Summer Workplace Injuries - Social Media Explorer

Summer heat and physically demanding outdoor work increase workplace injuries, especially heat-related illnesses, dehydration, and overexertion.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

The US military wants to spot dangerous muscle breakdowns before they put troops in the hospital

Exertional rhabdomyolysis, known as "rhabdo," is a serious medical condition brought on by physical exertion or even heat exposure, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and it has sidelined hundreds of US troops in recent years, prompting the military to look closely at how to spot it. Rhabdo occurs when damaged muscle tissues release proteins and electrolytes into the bloodstream, damaging organs.
Medicine
California
fromKqed
8 months ago

Heat-Related Deaths For Farmworkers Persist And Employers Often Avoid Consequences | KQED

Farmworkers continue to die from heat-related illnesses in California despite existing laws meant to protect them.
Public health
fromMail Online
9 months ago

27 US states to feel hotter than the Sahara Desert TODAY

Extreme heat is affecting 27 states, putting over 130 million Americans at risk of heat-related illnesses.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
9 months ago

Temperatures in Toronto could feel like 44 C on Thursday: Environment Canada | CBC News

Toronto experiences extreme heat with temperatures feeling like 44 C on Thursday under a continuous heat warning.
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago

Heat waves pose a serious health risk to pregnant people. Here's what you should know | CBC News

Dr. Tali Bogler emphasized, "We do have studies that have shown that there is certainly risk for the pregnancy and for both mom and baby."
Toronto
Chicago Cubs
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Players and umpire fall ill during MLB games as heatwave grips US

Extreme heat caused health issues for MLB players and officials, showcasing the serious impact of weather conditions on athletic performance.
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