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USA Today
9 hours ago
- Climate
- USA Today
Summer 2025 brings killer heat. Here are some surprising ways to stay safe.
Summer 2025 brings killer heat. Here are some surprising ways to stay safe. Show Caption Hide Caption Tips on surviving extreme heat With record-breaking heat waves impacting millions, learn the essential tips on how to stay safe amidst extreme temperatures. Summer 2025 has arrived. It's starting off hot, and the forecast says get used to it. A hot summer isn't just uncomfortable — it's dangerous. Heat killed more people in the United States in 2024 than floods, tornadoes, wind or hurricanes, according to a report on weather-related fatalities published by the National Weather Service. The 30-year average tells the same story. Heat danger comes in many different forms. Sun exposure can damage your skin; sweating dehydrates you; humidity prevents sweat from doing its job; your body stops functioning property when it gets too hot. That can all quickly cascade into a life-threatening or deadly illness, even in otherwise healthy people. Some heat safety tips are obvious — but some are surprising. (Do you know how much water to drink while in the heat? It's probably more than you think.) Here's what to know: Keep your cool: Experts on how to stay safe, avoid sunburns in record-high temps Heat safety basics How long does sunscreen last? A guide to expiration dates, and if waterproof really works Humidity isn't just uncomfortable. What's the heat index? When the humidity is high, sweating isn't as effective at cooling the body. That makes it feel hotter than it is — and increases the danger. The heat index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature. When the heat index reaches 105 degrees or higher, conditions can quickly become dangerous for both people and pets. A lot. In Arizona, officials recommend drinking about 65 ounces of water a day, even if you're mostly indoors. It's even more urgent for people working outdoors in extreme heat. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says outdoor workers should drink at least 8 ounces of water every 20 minutes, even if they're not thirsty. If you're drinking 16-ounce bottles of water, that would be 3 bottles every 2 hours. Just drink water? There's more to know. Your body may need to replenish electrolytes – but be careful about sugary or caffeinated drinks if you're trying to stay hydrated. Kelly Olino, assistant professor of surgical oncology at the Yale School of Medicine, previously told USA TODAY that people can dilute a bottle of Gatorade with water to replenish both water and replace salt losses from extended sweating. "In the extreme heat, with sweating, we're losing pure water, but we're also losing salt," she said. From hot to heatstroke: Know how to spot the symptoms of a life-threatening condition Excessive heat and humidity make it difficult for your body to regulate its temperature. Here are some of the signs and symptoms of heat illness, according to the CDC. The National Athletic Trainers' Association says heat stroke can quickly turn deadly. The association says to watch out for: Altered consciousness ("seizures, confusion, emotional instability, irrational behavior or decreased mental acuity") Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Headache, dizziness or weakness Increased heart rate Decreased blood pressure or fast breathing Dehydration Combativeness A person with a temperature around 104 degrees is in a life-threatening situation — they need immediate medical treatment. One incredibly effective treatment: An ice-filled tub. Contributing: Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY; Raphael Romero Ruiz, Arizona Republic; Cheryl McCloud, Pensacola News Journal
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
How to prevent and treat melanoma
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In today's health headlines, it's Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. Dr. Kelly Olino, a surgical oncologist and clinical director of the Smilow Melanoma Program at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital, joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to help us better understand how to prevent and treat melanoma. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
