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Florida saw its seventh case of malaria this summer. One woman shares her ordeal

8:06am July 23, 2023

by Stephanie Colombini WSUF

Malaria is still a worry in Sarasota, Fla., where officials recently confirmed the seventh locally transmitted case so far this summer. A 39-year-old woman describes her symptoms and hospital ordeal.

Jacqueline Trejo, mayor of Macuelizo, walks past one of the town's murals. The pink flowering tree that's depicted is the source of the town's name. She wanted to improve the quality of life there but lacked the funds to fulfill her plans.

A Honduras mayor gambled on a plan for her town. She got 80 guitars ... and a lot more

6:59am July 23, 2023

Mayor Suyapa Jaqueline Trejo wanted music education for the youth of Macuelizo and a better quality of life for her town. Her municipality was strapped for cash. So she came up with a novel idea.

Working movement into your daily life, like commuting or doing errands on a bike is a smart way to burn calories. It's a concept known as NEAT, non-exercise activity thermogenesis.

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There's a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It's called NEAT

1:33pm July 22, 2023

by Will Stone

All those daily activities we'd rather avoid — taking the stairs, cleaning the house etc. — have a big metabolic payoff. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis can help manage weight and boost health.

How to STAY COOL without an air conditioner: Tips from Indian heat wave researcher Gulrez Shah Azhar. Get a swamp cooler. Nap during the hottest parts of the day. Hang damp curtains to cool the air. Hydrate with water and juice. Wear a wet scarf around your neck.

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Wet socks can make a difference: Tips from readers on keeping cool without AC

8:23am July 22, 2023

by Bec Roldan

We asked: How have you coped with extreme heat when there was no air-conditioning? Here's a sampling of tips along with advice from heat wave researcher Gulrez Shah Azhar, who grew up in India's heat.

Austin, Texas, construction workers dig on a hot day in August 2021. Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that overturns local ordinances in some Texas cities that mandate regular rest breaks for such workers.

Amid a record heat wave, Texas construction workers lose their right to rest breaks

6:52pm July 21, 2023

by Hannah Levitan, Investigative Reporting Workshop

In June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law undoing local protections that ensured breaks for laborers who spend their days in scorching heat. The law takes effect Sept. 1.

Danger signs to look out for: What happens to the body in extreme heat

4:25pm July 21, 2023

by Maria Godoy

The extreme summer heat impacting millions in the U.S. will likely continue through August. Of all extreme weather conditions - heat is the most deadly.

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A United Parcel Service driver makes a delivery in the back of his truck in Pittsburgh, July 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Delivery drivers want protection against heat. But it's an uphill battle

4:25pm July 21, 2023

by Danielle Kaye

As heat waves hit the U.S., delivery drivers are especially vulnerable to rising temperatures. Workers at some of the biggest delivery companies are pushing for more protection against extreme heat.

Migrants onboard the Adriana, during a rescue operation before the boat capsized on the open sea off Greece on June 14. Egypt is the country with the highest number of illegal migrants heading to Europe.

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Egypt's vanishing village men: Risking it all to get to Europe

11:55am July 21, 2023

by Aya Batrawy

Egypt now has the highest number of illegal migrants to Europe, lured by smugglers who charge a big fee for a risky voyage by sea. We interview families who had a loved one on the shipwrecked Adriana.

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Doctors are starting to face a flood of message from patients and some health care companies are billing for clinical advice delivered this way.

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'Hi, Doc!' DM'ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)

10:39am July 21, 2023

by Yuki Noguchi

Virtual access to doctors is a huge plus for patients. But it's a lot of new work for physicians. And the health care business model hasn't caught up with this new reality.

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Blue Cross NC reports over $4M in child welfare investments

10:14am July 21, 2023

by Neal Charnoff

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is touting the over $4 million in investments it’s made in child welfare programs.