Health Department investigating two more possible heat deaths

Health Department investigating two more possible heat deaths
The Kansas City Health Department said today that the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s office is investigating two more suspected heat-related deaths. The total for the metropolitan area now stands at 10 suspected deaths during this summer’s heat wave.
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Russian experts accuse government of failing to address long-term health effects of heat, smog

Russian experts accuse government of failing to address long-term health effects of heat, smog
MOSCOW – Russian health experts warned Tuesday that unprecedented heat and suffocating smog from wildfires will lead to more suicides, higher rates of alcohol abuse and other problems, and they accused the government of failing to address the long-term health dangers.
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Health Officials: Athletes, Take Precautions In The Heat

Health Officials: Athletes, Take Precautions In The Heat
According to the National Center for Catastrophic Injury Research at the University of North Carolina, heat stroke is the third leading cause of death among athletes in the United States.
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Guest Essay: Health Care Council puts out its own heat advisory for seniors

Guest Essay: Health Care Council puts out its own heat advisory for seniors
When temperatures and humidity rise, Illinois nursing homes go on alert.
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Heat Blamed In 4 Philly Area Deaths

Heat Blamed In 4 Philly Area Deaths
Health officials in Philadelphia say the deaths of two people Saturday were heat-related, the first in the city stemming from the current heat wave.
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Health Department Urges Residents to Avoid the Dangers of Extreme Heat

Health Department Urges Residents to Avoid the Dangers of Extreme Heat
TRENTON — With temperatures expected to reach nearly 100 on July 6-7, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) urges residents to take steps to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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Record heat prompts health warnings

Record heat prompts health warnings
With record temperatures expected in the Albuquerque metro area this weekend, health officials are warning the public to take precautions. Current temperatures
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Less heat on health care law repeal

Less heat on health care law repeal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Toss it or fix it?
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Obama turns up heat for health care overhaul plan

Obama turns up heat for health care overhaul plan
President Barack Obama is trying to persuade a weary public and wavering Democrats to get behind his frantic, late-stage push on health care, while Republicans dig in and demand starting from scratch after a year’s worth of work.
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Obama turns up the heat for health care overhaul

Obama turns up the heat for health care overhaul
President Barack Obama is trying to persuade a weary public and wavering Democrats to get behind his frantic, late-stage push on health care, while Republicans dig in and demand starting from
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