Heat
European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
The vast majority - more than 9,000 - were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and WHO.
A hotter Europe needs Israeli science - opinion
Millions of Afghan children facing severe risks from changing climate, UNICEF says
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Which wines should you drink as global temperatures climb?
Temperature, price, and wine style are the issues that should concern you when you drink wine to assuage your thirst.
This is the ideal temperature for older adults to sleep at night - study
The elderly often suffer from inadequate, restless, and disrupted sleep that influences many outcomes connected to their health and well-being. These temperature changes might help.
IDF finds 'serious faults' in training death of soldier
The investigation found it was "impossible to estimate" how long it took to find Ofen from the moment he collapsed.
US woman dies from water poisoning after drinking too quickly
Hyponatremia, commonly known as water poisoning, occurs when excessive water consumption leads to a dangerous drop in the concentration of salts in the blood.
A fowl turn of events: Tens of thousands of Israeli chickens die in heatwave
The current heatwave is estimated to have caused about NIS 20 million in damages in the agriculture sector.
'The Sizzling Schnitzel:' A startling summer warning for parents
"The video," United Hatzala explained in a statement, "serves as a powerful reminder of the life-threatening consequences that can result from negligence with regard to leaving children in cars."
Israeli co. unveils clean heat system with 97-99% efficiency
The bGen ZERO system has enhanced energy efficiency over the TES system.
Israelis enjoy brief respite from extreme heat wave
Wednesday will bring clear skies and a further increase in temperatures, returning the country to an uncomfortable heat.
Risk of fatal heart attack may double when the air is hot and dusty
The researchers estimated that about 2.8% of heart attack deaths could be attributed to the combination of extreme temperatures and high levels of fine particulate pollution.
Israeli scientists ‘hire’ fruit bats to participate in experiments on where air is warmer in cities
"Thanks to the bats, we were able to create the first three-dimensional map of Urban Heat Islands in Gush Dan," said Prof. Alexandra Chudnovsky.
