The Scorching Reality: Health Issues Caused by Extreme Heat
Introduction As global temperatures continue to rise, extreme heat events have become more frequent and intense, posing a significant threat to human health. Heatwaves and >> Read More ...
ABCD – First Aid: Injuries, Poisoning
Body Temperature – Normal and Abnormal (High or Low) Levels
The human body requires an internal temperature of 37°C (98°F) to function optimally. This temperature can vary slightly without compromising health and well being. However, when the internal body temperature rises too high or drops too low, then various processes within the body are affected. It can even lead to death >> Read More ...
High Blood Iron Levels (Iron Overload) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Like many other micronutrients, iron is an important mineral that the human body cannot produce it. We get all of our iron from the food that we eat. One of the most important functions of iron is that it is used to produce hemoglobin. This is the part of the red blood cell that carries gases like oxygen throughout the >> Read More ...
Neck Injury – Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment of Neck Injuries
Neck injuries are more common than is often thought, especially in the modern world where a poor posture can cause significant strain on the neck structures. This leads not only to neck pain and stiffness but can also contribute to headaches and a host of other symptoms. There are different types of neck injuries and some >> Read More ...
5 Signs of Hypothermia (Low Body Temperature)
The human body has to main the internal temperature at a relatively constant rate to sustain life. This ideal temperature for the body is approximately 37ºC (100.4ºF) but can be as low as 36ºC (97ºF) for adults. Any temperature from 38ºC (100.5ºF) and higher is considered to be a temperature. On the other extreme >> Read More ...
Flood Health Risks, Types of Diseases and Prevention
Natural disasters like floods have significant health consequences, even in the long term. It is not just the immediate danger of drowning, injuries or hypothermia that are a concern. Flooding increases the risk of various diseases that may not have otherwise been a major health problem in an affected area. While a flood >> Read More ...
V-Series Nerve Agents (VX Gas) – Effects, Symptoms, Treatment, Antidote
Chemical weapons are a serious concern as some of these agents can be deadly in very small doses and do not need to be dispersed with specialized equipment. One such chemical weapon that has gained recent public attention is the VX nerve agent. It should not be confused with another well known chemical agent, sarin, which >> Read More ...
8 Signs of Alcohol Poisoning and First Aid Tips
Alcohol poisoning claims over 2,000 lives a year in the United States. Everyday almost 6 people die from alcohol poisoning and contrary to popular belief it is not in younger age groups. About 3 in 4 deaths from alcohol poisoning occurs in the 35 to 64 year age group although children and teens are at a greater risk of >> Read More ...
7 Signs of Heat Stroke and Danger Symptoms
Heat stroke is a common condition especially during the summer months and when a heatwave strikes. Every year it accounts for over 300 deaths in the United States. Almost half of all these deaths occurred in people older than 65 years who are more prone to heat-related illnesses, as are babies. Without spotting the early >> Read More ...
Lead Poisoning and Contamination, Sources, Symptoms, Treatment
Water contaminated with lead is not a new phenomenon. It has gained widespread attention in recent years due to various health scares often associated with water pollution by industries, aging water systems, lead-based paints, cosmetics and gasoline. Despite rigrous controls in the United States, lead exposure cannot be >> Read More ...
Frostbite (Freezing Injury) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
What is frostbite? Frostbite is a injury caused to tissue by extreme cold. This type of cold injury causes the tissue to freeze which means that fluid within the tissue crystallizes. Frostbite is preceded by a milder reversible tissue injury known as frostnip. As this worsens, frostbite sets in. Depending on the severity, >> Read More ...