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Blisters, Corns and Calluses

01.02.2021 Health Problems

Blisters, corns and calluses are all fairly common conditions that affect the skin anywhere on the body. Blister and corns develop most commonly over the skin of the hands and feet, while calluses occur mostly on the feet. Blisters Blisters form when the epidermis (outermost layer) of the skin becomes damaged and fluid flows in to protect the lower layers […]

As heat strikes, here’s one way to help fight disease-carrying and nuisance mosquitoes

11.12.2019 Health Problems

Mosquito-borne disease is a concern for health authorities around Australia. Each year, thousands fall ill to Ross River virus disease caused by mosquito bites. Tracking mosquito populations can help us respond to these threats, and new research suggests citizen scientists may be the key to doing this more effectively. Health authorities coordinate the surveillance of mosquitoes and their pathogens. These […]

As temperatures soar, study warns of fatal heat stroke at work

06.07.2018 Health Problems

(HealthDay)—Much of the United States has been sweltering in triple-digit heat this week, but new research finds outdoor workers can suffer fatal heat stroke from temperatures that only reach the high 80s. In fact, six of 14 cases of fatal heat stroke investigated in the new study “occurred when the Heat Index was below 91 degrees Fahrenheit,” noted a team […]