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a day ago
- Climate
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Sweltering summer temperatures prompt safety precautions for student-athletes
More than 160 million people are experiencing excessive heat from Dallas to Boston. Parts of the Northeast U.S. could see record temperatures on Tuesday, with highs expected to reach 98 degrees in New York and Philadelphia. It will feel like up to 115 degrees in some areas of the Mississippi valley. For some young athletes, the heat wave has forced officials to embrace changes in strategy to keep the athletes cool. In Atlanta, the football team at Benjamin Mays High School shifted practice to start at 6 a.m. local time to avoid running drills through the dangerous heat. "It just really decreases any type of heat illness," Natasha Harrigan, the school's athletic director, said. Harrigan explained the school measures the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature every 30 minutes to gauge heat stress in the sun. According to the National Weather Service, the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature takes temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover into account. It uses these factors to assess how much a person's body can cool itself by water evaporation to avoid heat-related illness. As the readings rise, more safety precautions are taken. "Every sport is the same thing. Obviously football has helmets and pads. … But as far as the readings and the water breaks … all of that, it's still the same for all sports across the board," Harrigan said. In parts of the U.S., the heat alerts are expected to last through Thursday. Heat impact Extreme heat causes more deaths than any other type of weather condition, with cases on the rise. Researchers from the Journal of the American Medical Association say there were 21,518 deaths from 1999-2023 where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, a possible underestimation, they say. In total, heat-related deaths have increased 117% since 1999. Earlier this month, 16-year-old Joshua Henderson collapsed during his school's football practice outside Memphis, Tennessee. He died Saturday after a severe heat stroke. "They were outside in 95 degree weather," Angel Henderson, Joshua Henderson's mother, said. "Running drills and not giving them water until they complete the drill." In Chicago, ambulances were told not to bring patients to Rush Medical Center, one the largest in the city, when its air conditioning broke down Monday morning. "It's hot in the waiting room. I wanted to come back outside after sitting in the waiting room," said Gwen Viverette. The hospital brought in extra air conditioning units. Heat safety tips The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heat can affect anyone, but for those with certain conditions, it can impact your health more. If you have to be outside during sweltering summer temperatures, the CDC advises to stay in the shade as much as possible, take breaks, stay hydrated and do activities during the evening or cooler part of the day. Some symptoms of your body overheating may include: Muscle crampingUnusually heavy sweatingShortness of breathDizzinessHeadachesWeakness Nausea John Oliver: The 60 Minutes Interview Finding the plane used for Argentina's dictatorship-era "death flights" | 60 Minutes Immigration agent told 18-year-old U.S. citizen "you got no rights here" during arrest Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
a day ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Sweltering summer temperatures across the U.S. prompt safety precautions for student-athletes
More than 160 million people are experiencing excessive heat from Dallas to Boston. Parts of the Northeast U.S. could see record temperatures on Tuesday, with highs expected to reach 98 degrees in New York and Philadelphia. It will feel like up to 115 degrees in some areas of the Mississippi valley. For some young athletes, the heat wave has forced officials to embrace changes in strategy to keep the athletes cool. In Atlanta, the football team at Benjamin Mays High School shifted practice to start at 6 a.m. local time to avoid running drills through the dangerous heat. "It just really decreases any type of heat illness," Natasha Harrigan, the school's athletic director, said. Harrigan explained the school measures the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature every 30 minutes to gauge heat stress in the sun. According to the National Weather Service, the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature takes temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover into account. It uses these factors to assess how much a person's body can cool itself by water evaporation to avoid heat-related illness. As the readings rise, more safety precautions are taken. "Every sport is the same thing. Obviously football has helmets and pads. … But as far as the readings and the water breaks … all of that, it's still the same for all sports across the board," Harrigan said. In parts of the U.S., the heat alerts are expected to last through Thursday. Extreme heat causes more deaths than any other type of weather condition, with cases on the rise. Researchers from the Journal of the American Medical Association say there were 21,518 deaths from 1999-2023 where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, a possible underestimation, they say. In total, heat-related deaths have increased 117% since 1999. Earlier this month, 16-year-old Joshua Henderson collapsed during his school's football practice outside Memphis, Tennessee. He died Saturday after a severe heat stroke. "They were outside in 95 degree weather," Angel Henderson, Joshua Henderson's mother, said. "Running drills and not giving them water until they complete the drill." In Chicago, ambulances were told not to bring patients to Rush Medical Center, one the largest in the city, when its air conditioning broke down Monday morning. "It's hot in the waiting room. I wanted to come back outside after sitting in the waiting room," said Gwen Viverette. The hospital brought in extra air conditioning units. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heat can affect anyone, but for those with certain conditions, it can impact your health more. If you have to be outside during sweltering summer temperatures, the CDC advises to stay in the shade as much as possible, take breaks, stay hydrated and do activities during the evening or cooler part of the day. Some symptoms of your body overheating may include:
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
'Immense loss': High school football player dies from heat stroke
A high school football player in Tennessee has died after suffering complications from a heat stroke, according to his family. Joshua Henderson, 16, died on Saturday due to "complications from organ failure caused by a severe heat stroke," despite "bravely fighting for his life in the hospital," his family noted in their GoFundMe. His aunt, Kristen Henderson, told ABC News that he was hospitalized on July 6, when he passed out at football practice. Shortly after dropping Henderson off at practice, his mother received a call to say he was unresponsive, according to his aunt. When she got there, he was rushed to the hospital, his aunt said. Henderson, who was a student and football player for Bolton High School in Arlington, Tennessee, was described as as an "exceptional athlete and dedicated scholar," Memphis Shelby County Schools said in a statement on Monday. MORE: Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Safety tips as dangerous temperatures hit US "His kindness, determination and positive spirit left a lasting impression on classmates, teachers and our entire BHS community," school officials said. "We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and all those grieving this immense loss." He was "deeply loved by his parents, siblings, extended family and all who knew him," his family noted in a statement. "His sudden loss has left our hearts shattered and our world forever changed. Joshua's life, though short, was meaningful and full of light," the family said. Kristen Henderson, who described her nephew as a "gentle giant," said he had been playing offensive and defense line on the football team and was being scouted by different universities "because he was so good." MORE: Heat indices could hit 120 as sweltering temperatures grip eastern half of US Henderson, who was about to be a senior in high school this fall, wanted to attend the University of Florida on a football scholarship and pursue a degree in engineering, his aunt said. School officials said grief counselors and support staff will be available at the high school "in the coming days for any student or staff member who needs them." Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., claiming roughly 2,000 people annually, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest CDC statistics show that 150 heat-related deaths have already occurred in the United States in 2025. For tips on how to stay safe in a heat wave, click here.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
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High School Football Player Collapses At Practice, Dies
High School Football Player Collapses At Practice, Dies originally appeared on The Spun. A high school football player who collapsed at practice has tragically passed away. A high school football player in Memphis, Tennessee collapsed at practice earlier this summer. His family announced on Sunday that he has passed away. He was just 16 years old. Joshua Henderson, who played high school football at Bolton High School in Memphis, collapsed at practice on July 7. His family announced his death over the weekend. Henderson reportedly died on Saturday. 'It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Joshua. After bravely fighting for his life in the hospital, Josh transitioned 7/26 due to complications from organ failure caused by a severe heat stroke,' the family said. 'Josh was only 16 years old full of life, laughter, and promise. He was deeply loved by his parents, siblings, extended family, and all who knew him. His sudden loss has left our hearts shattered and our world forever changed.' Memphis -Shelby County Schools released a statement on his tragic passing. 'He was not only an exceptional athlete and dedicated scholar, but also a source of light and joy to all who knew him. His kindness, determination, and positive spirit left a lasting impression on classmates, teachers, and our entire BHS community.' More than $3,000 has been raised to cover his medical expenses, via a GoFundMe. Our thoughts are with his friends and family members following this tragic event. May the high school football player rest in peace moving forward. High School Football Player Collapses At Practice, Dies first appeared on The Spun on Jul 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bolton football's Joshua Henderson, 16, dies after complications from heat stroke
Joshua Henderson, a Bolton High School football player who'd been hospitalized since collapsing during a July 7 practice, died on July 26, Memphis Shelby County Schools announced in a statement on July 27. "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of a beloved Bolton High School (BHS) student, Joshua Henderson," said MSCS. "He was not only an exceptional athlete and dedicated scholar, but also a source of light and joy to all who knew him. His kindness, determination, and positive spirit left a lasting impression on classmates, teachers, and our entire BHS community." On a GoFundMe page being used to raise money for funeral expenses, Henderson's family wrote that he suffered a severe heat stroke and had been receiving treatment at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. "After bravely fighting for his life in the hospital, Josh transitioned due to complications from organ failure caused by a severe heat stroke," the family wrote. "Josh was only 16 years old, full of life, laughter, and promise. He was deeply loved by his parents, siblings, extended family, and all who knew him. His sudden loss has left our hearts shattered and our world forever changed." MSCS said that grief counselors and support staff will be available at the school in the coming days for any students in need. Bolton finished 8-3 last season, and is slated to begin it's season vs. White Station on Aug. 22. Wendell Shepherd Jr. is The Commercial Appeal's high school sports beat writer. Reach Wendell at or on X @wendellsjr_. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Bolton football player dies at 16 from heat stroke complications
