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Heat- / Sunstroke

Genetic Disorder May Hold Key to Heat Stroke Cure
Some antioxidants may protect people like athletes, soldiers from fatal temperature rise

Oral Thermometers Can’t Assess Exercise Heat Stroke
Use a rectal thermometer instead, experts urge

Nursing Home Residents at Highest Heatstroke Risk
They're most vulnerable to die from an attack, French study finds

Extreme Heat Hits Elderly Harder
Age-linked body changes mean they're much more vulnerable, experts say

Study Questions Efficacy of Popular Forehead Thermometer
Company officials say findings skewed by improper use of product

Heat-Related Illnesses Take the Fun Out of Sun
Using sunscreen, drinking water, covering up are just what the doctor orders

Older Folks Often Ignore Summer Heat Warnings
Pride, cost concerns may play a role, study finds

Don’t Get Burned by Heat Stroke
Potentially deadly illness can usually be prevented, experts advise

Health Tip: Be Careful During Hot Weather
Protect yourself from heatstroke

Over-Wrapping Babies in Winter Boosts SIDS Risk
Extra swaddling may sound good, but it keeps heat from venting, expert says

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