How to stay safe during heat waves – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for
A public health researcher explains the signs someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.
Brian Bossak, Professor of Public Health, College of Charleston •
conversation
June 19, 2025 • ~9 min
June 19, 2025 • ~9 min
208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources
If obesity trends continue on the current trajectory, more than 80% of US adults will be overweight or obese.
Marie Ng, Affiliate Associate Professor of Global Health, University of Washington •
conversation
Nov. 27, 2024 • ~6 min
Nov. 27, 2024 • ~6 min
Sports in extreme heat: Warning signs of heat illness and how high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices
An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.
Samantha Scarneo-Miller, Assistance Professor of Athletic Training, West Virginia University •
conversation
July 19, 2024 • ~9 min
July 19, 2024 • ~9 min
Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of practice, and the warning signs of heat illness
An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.
Samantha Scarneo-Miller, Assistance Professor of Athletic Training, West Virginia University •
conversation
July 19, 2024 • ~9 min
July 19, 2024 • ~9 min
Stroke survivors may be saddled with an invisible disability known as spatial neglect – but a simple treatment offers significant improvement
About half of those recovering from a stroke or a brain injury have spatial neglect. But prism adaptation therapy – noninvasive and easy to administer – can help.
Kevin Houston, Associate Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology, UMass Chan Medical School •
conversation
July 17, 2024 • ~10 min
July 17, 2024 • ~10 min
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