Month: October 2024

Foods That Help Prevent Heartburn

Heartburn can be painful. When stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus ─ the tube that connects the stomach to the throat ─ it results in a burning feeling in the chest. While an occasional bout of heartburn caused by acid reflux isn’t unusual, some people suffer from… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on October 15, 2024

Climate change impacts internal migration worldwide

The influence of climate change on migration, both current and future, has garnered significant attention from the public and policymakers over the past decade. A new study has provided the first comprehensive analysis of how climate factors — specifically drought and aridity — affect internal migration. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 15, 2024

Older adults appear less emotionally affected by heat

When the outside temperatures rise, people tend to lose their cool. That connection is well known, but a new study found that emotional responses to heat are highly individualized and only one factor moderated it — age. Overall, researchers found that the actual temperature at which the majority of people felt uncomfortable during a hot […]

Published on October 15, 2024