Older adults face greater risk of mental health hospitalizations during extreme heatwaves
As the US recovers from its 4 July heatwave, a new study in Nature Health warns of an…
Life in France in 40 degree heat: Parisian heat traps are only part of the equation – The Irish Times
From crossing to the shady side of the street when it’s not yet 9am, enviously eyeing up the…
Met Éireann forecasts heatwave conditions until Tuesday; night-time water restrictions considered – The Irish Times
The public has been urged to cut hosepipe usage over the weekend due to record water consumption and…
High-temperature warning to kick in across 12 counties as heatwave descends on Ireland – The Irish Times
A status yellow high temperature warning has been issued for 12 counties on Friday, with temperatures expected to…
Review highlights traditional Chinese medicine for Chikungunya fever management
Chikungunya fever, caused by Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), has re‑emerged as a major global health threat. The 2025 outbreak…
Study uncovers mechanism that regulates how the body uses stored fat to produce energy
An international study by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) and the University…
What to wear to stay cool during a heatwave – The Irish Times
Appropriate clothing is one way to prepare for the heat. Conventional wisdom states that loose-fitting and lightweight garments…
Using manganese ferrite nanoparticles to better harness heat against cancer
Scientists have long known that heat can be used to help fight cancer. But heating up tumors and…
Extreme temperatures linked to increased ED visits, EAN Congress hears
European Academy of Neurology Annual Congress presents findings on dementia, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis Exposure to extreme…
Heat-triggered phospholipid flipping stabilizes plasma membrane fluidity
Plant materials and growth conditions The hot1 mutant was isolated from an ethyl methanesulfonate-mutagenized M2 population of the…
Temperatures 'could hit 30 degrees' as hot weather returns to Ireland next week – The Journal
Temperatures ‘could hit 30 degrees’ as hot weather returns to Ireland next week The JournalMet Éireann says more warm…
Extreme heat and cold threaten health of people with dementia
Exposure to extreme heat and cold is associated with an increased risk of emergency department (ED) visits among…