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Disaster planning needed for older adults during the hurricane and wildfire season

Fri, 2024-07-12 20:43 — mike kraft

Disaster planning for older adults: What to know this hurricane and wildfire season When Hurricane Ian struck southwestern Florida in 2022, it led to the deaths of more than 150 people—the majority of whom were older adults who had heart-related problems, power outage-related accidents, ... Laura Williamson Medical Xpress

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The deaths drove home the importance of evacuating when natural hazards threaten homes and highlighted the complicated nature of doing so for the growing population of adults aging in place.

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Landfills belch toxic ‘forever chemicals’ into the air--study

Fri, 2024-07-12 05:34 — mike kraft

Landfills belch toxic ‘forever chemicals’ into the air An analysis of samples from three Florida landfills shows that landfill gas can carry more PFAS than the liquid that leaches from the waste. nikkogasa Science News

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How climate change is heating up weather around the world

Thu, 2024-07-11 20:12 — mike kraft

Extreme heat waves broiling the US in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world Global temperatures have averaged at least 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than preindustrial times for over a year. Two scientists explain what that means and what humanity can do. The Conversation

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Opinion: As Covid cases grow,mask bans also increase, threatening immunocompromised people.

Thu, 2024-07-11 07:45 — mike kraft

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Essay: Can humanity address climate change without believing it?

Thu, 2024-07-11 07:22 — mike kraft

Can humanity address climate change without believing it? Medical history suggests it is possible In the 19th century, many doctors might not have believed germ theory, but they switched to using protective methods anyway for a simple reason. Ron Barrett The Conversation

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NATO 's 2024 Climate Change and Security Impact Assessment Report

Thu, 2024-07-11 05:26 — mike kraft

NATO releases 2024 Climate Change and Security Impact Assessment Report NATO released the Secretary General’s annual Climate Change and Security Impact Assessment on Tuesday (9 July 2024). It notes that accelerating climate change has “a profound impact on Allied security,” and stresses the need for NATO to remain fit for purpose in a rapidly changing environment. NATO NATO

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Long-term post-COVID often altered sense of smell in healthcare workers --study

Wed, 2024-07-10 20:20 — mike kraft

Study: Long-term post-COVID altered sense of smell in healthcare workers common The authors found that 37% of the COVID-positive group suffered quantitative olfactory dysfunction. CIDRAP

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"Perhaps even more striking, 24% of all tested COVID-19 survivors still experience parosmia 2.6 years after COVID-19 diagnosis, nearly half of which experience medium to severe symptoms," the authors concluded. "Given the length of time, it is possible that these olfactory problems may not be fully reversible in a plurality of individuals."

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The most overlooked symptoms of COVID: nausea and vomiting.

Tue, 2024-07-09 23:00 — mike kraft

This may be the most overlooked COVID symptom Many of us associate COVID with respiratory issues. But some people end up feeling more like they have food poisoning than anything else. The Seattle Times

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Many of us associate COVID with respiratory issues. But some people who get sick with the virus never experience a sore throat, coughing or body aches, said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at the University of California, San Francisco. Certain people end up feeling more like they have food poisoning than anything else.

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Cyberattacks on Hospitals Compromise Care, Not Just Data

Tue, 2024-07-09 21:55 — mike kraft

When Hospital Cyberattacks Compromise Care, Not Just Data - KFF Health News When hospitals are hit by cyberattacks that compromise crucial technology systems for managing patient care, the stakes are staggering. “We’ve started to think about these as public health issues and disasters on the scale of earthquakes or hurricanes,” said Jeff Tully, a co-director of the Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity at the University of California at […] khnerich KFF Health News

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Analysis: How Environmental Factors Influence Public Health Issues

Tue, 2024-07-09 21:25 — mike kraft

How Do Environmental Factors Influence Public Health Issues? | Greener Ideal Environmental factors significantly impact public health, from air quality and water contamination to climate change and noise pollution. This article explores these effects and discusses mitigation measures.

Environmental factors, both natural and man-made, play a significant role in shaping our well-being, affecting everything from respiratory conditions to the spread of infectious diseases.

As global populations grow and industrial activities expand, understanding these relationships becomes crucial to public health planning and intervention.

In this blog, we will share insights into how various environmental factors critically impact public health and what measures can be taken to mitigate these effects.

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