Why hot, humid weather extremes are causing growing health risks
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Health Matters: 424 Ontario patients forced into long-term care homes they didn’t choose
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Health Matters: Celine Dion opens up about stiff person syndrome
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Why hot, humid weather extremes are causing growing health risks
Description
June 21, 2024
The number of heat-related deaths has been on the rise over the past three decades. In fact, data from the U.S. National Weather Service shows that excess heat kills more people than tornadoes, hurricanes and floods combined. Eric Sorensen has more on what parts of Canada are becoming more humid and how it's impacting health.
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Why hot, humid weather extremes are causing growing health risks02:20 | June 21, 2024
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Health Matters: U.S. surgeon general declares gun crisis02:08 | June 26, 2024
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves chikungunya vaccine02:18 | June 25, 2024
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Kamala Harris takes aim at Trump on 2nd anniversary of controversial Roe v. Wade ruling03:59 | June 24, 2024
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Kidney transplant while patient awake performed in U.S.01:41 | June 24, 2024
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Health Matters: Patients hope help, awareness increase for those with stiff person syndrome03:13 | June 24, 2024
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Health Matters: Researchers identify genetic obesity trigger02:04 | June 21, 2024
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Renters may face higher risk of death in extreme heat: study01:37 | June 20, 2024
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Health Matters: Students sweltering in Ontario, Quebec as many schools are without air conditioning02:21 | June 20, 2024
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Tainted liquor kills over 31 in India’s Tamil Nadu area01:08 | June 20, 2024
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Deaths in Canada increase on days of extreme heat: StatCan00:33 | June 20, 2024
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Hockey fans manage anxiety as Edmonton Oilers push series to Game 601:55 | June 19, 2024
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Health Matters: Medical risks associated with certain medications in extreme heat02:19 | June 19, 2024
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Troubling Food Banks Canada Report on ‘Hidden Poverty’08:07 | June 19, 2024
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Finding ways to move your body with chair yoga05:25 | June 19, 2024
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Should kids be kept home from school in a heat wave?01:38 | June 18, 2024
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Fatal opioid overdoses surge in Ontario shelters: report01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Health Matters: Extreme heat hits millions across Canada, US02:38 | June 18, 2024
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Renaming of Yonge and Dundas and Extreme Toronto Heat05:03 | June 18, 2024
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Social media needs warning labels, U.S. surgeon general urges02:02 | June 17, 2024
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Battling extreme heat: What doctors want you to know01:49 | June 17, 2024
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Health Matters: New guide for dealing with the health risks from wildfire smoke02:23 | June 17, 2024
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Invasive meningococcal disease cases spiking in Manitoba, Ontario01:41 | June 14, 2024
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Why switching to a plant-based diet could pose a risk for your heart05:41 | June 14, 2024
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Health Matters: Study finds 5% of animal-tested therapies reach humans02:13 | June 14, 2024
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Dengue fever is rising in Europe — What should Canadian travellers know?01:59 | June 13, 2024
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Health Matters: 424 Ontario patients forced into long-term care homes they didn’t choose02:11 | June 13, 2024
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Infectious disease physicians issue bird flu guidance for Canada01:35 | June 12, 2024
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Health Matters: Celine Dion opens up about stiff person syndrome02:14 | June 12, 2024
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Health Matters: U.S. FDA advisers endorse Alzheimer’s drug02:33 | June 11, 2024
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Semaglutide medication’s like Ozempic contribute to heart health, study finds01:59 | June 10, 2024
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Why hot, humid weather extremes are causing growing health risks02:20 | June 21, 2024
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Health Matters: U.S. surgeon general declares gun crisis02:08 | June 26, 2024
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves chikungunya vaccine02:18 | June 25, 2024
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Kamala Harris takes aim at Trump on 2nd anniversary of controversial Roe v. Wade ruling03:59 | June 24, 2024
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Kidney transplant while patient awake performed in U.S.01:41 | June 24, 2024
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Health Matters: Patients hope help, awareness increase for those with stiff person syndrome03:13 | June 24, 2024
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Health Matters: Researchers identify genetic obesity trigger02:04 | June 21, 2024
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Renters may face higher risk of death in extreme heat: study01:37 | June 20, 2024
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Health Matters: Students sweltering in Ontario, Quebec as many schools are without air conditioning02:21 | June 20, 2024
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Tainted liquor kills over 31 in India’s Tamil Nadu area01:08 | June 20, 2024
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Deaths in Canada increase on days of extreme heat: StatCan00:33 | June 20, 2024
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Hockey fans manage anxiety as Edmonton Oilers push series to Game 601:55 | June 19, 2024
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Health Matters: Medical risks associated with certain medications in extreme heat02:19 | June 19, 2024
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Troubling Food Banks Canada Report on ‘Hidden Poverty’08:07 | June 19, 2024
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Finding ways to move your body with chair yoga05:25 | June 19, 2024
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Should kids be kept home from school in a heat wave?01:38 | June 18, 2024
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Fatal opioid overdoses surge in Ontario shelters: report01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Health Matters: Extreme heat hits millions across Canada, US02:38 | June 18, 2024
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Renaming of Yonge and Dundas and Extreme Toronto Heat05:03 | June 18, 2024
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Social media needs warning labels, U.S. surgeon general urges02:02 | June 17, 2024
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Battling extreme heat: What doctors want you to know01:49 | June 17, 2024
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Health Matters: New guide for dealing with the health risks from wildfire smoke02:23 | June 17, 2024
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Invasive meningococcal disease cases spiking in Manitoba, Ontario01:41 | June 14, 2024
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Why switching to a plant-based diet could pose a risk for your heart05:41 | June 14, 2024
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Health Matters: Study finds 5% of animal-tested therapies reach humans02:13 | June 14, 2024
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Dengue fever is rising in Europe — What should Canadian travellers know?01:59 | June 13, 2024
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Health Matters: 424 Ontario patients forced into long-term care homes they didn’t choose02:11 | June 13, 2024
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Infectious disease physicians issue bird flu guidance for Canada01:35 | June 12, 2024
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Health Matters: Celine Dion opens up about stiff person syndrome02:14 | June 12, 2024
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Health Matters: U.S. FDA advisers endorse Alzheimer’s drug02:33 | June 11, 2024
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Semaglutide medication’s like Ozempic contribute to heart health, study finds01:59 | June 10, 2024
Why hot, humid weather extremes are causing growing health risks
Description
June 21, 2024
The number of heat-related deaths has been on the rise over the past three decades. In fact, data from the U.S. National Weather Service shows that excess heat kills more people than tornadoes, hurricanes and floods combined. Eric Sorensen has more on what parts of Canada are becoming more humid and how it's impacting health.
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