Heat-related deaths could break records this year in Phoenix, America’s hottest city
Sep 25, 2023
At this point, Maricopa County public health officials have confirmed 289 heat-associated deaths.
Environmental Protection Agency finalizes stronger air quality standards
Feb 09, 2024
The agency estimates that the new standard will prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths in the first year of full enforcement.
Few adults know their heart health numbers
Feb 13, 2024
Less than 20% of US adults know their cholesterol or blood sugar levels.
CDC launches online tool to help Americans manage extreme heat
Apr 23, 2024
Climate change is sending more and more people unprepared for heatwaves to the nation’s emergency departments
Social determinants of health linked to TBI incidence in older adults
Jun 06, 2024
Respondents with TBI were more likely to be female and white and have normal cognition, higher education and wealth.
US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag
Mar 28, 2024
Mpox cases are climbing again in the United States, with the number of reported infections now twice as high as they were at this time last year, new government data shows.
Heat exposure increases myocardial blood flow
Jun 11, 2024
There was an approximately twofold increase seen from preexposure values with core temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Chronic loneliness linked to increased risk of stroke
Jun 28, 2024
Individuals with consistently high loneliness patterns over time had a significantly higher incident stroke risk.
CDC stops issuing new COVID-19 vaccination cards
Oct 05, 2023
The cards people have at home can still be used as proof of vaccination.
Oregon man struck by bubonic plague likely got it from pet cat
Feb 14, 2024
This was Oregon’s first case since 2015. Today, it is a “very treatable disease,” one doctor said.