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The Department of Energy has an ideal temperature setting for air conditioning it recommends. But few people follow it. Here's what to know.

What's the best temperature to set your AC on during a summer heat wave?

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Maine State

ABC News

Dangerously high temperatures are hitting 14 states across the Midwest and Northeast on Wednesday as an unrelenting heat wave continues.

Heat wave maps: Where the dangerous temperatures are heading

Portions of the country have been experiencing scorching temperatures, but relief from the stifling conditions will not come in the near future, forecasts show.

When will the extreme heat end? What the current forecasts are saying

New Jersey State

The Guardian

City hits all-time high of 120F as officials set up emergency cooling centers at community centers across south Nevada

Las Vegas sets record for number of days over 115F amid its ‘most extreme heatwave in history’

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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive condition that causes symptoms like frequent abdominal pain, discomfort, diarrhea, and constipation. While the exact cause of IBS remains unknown, certain factors are known to trigger symptoms. Diet is one thing that may impact IBS. While some foods might alleviate IBS symptoms, others can make symptoms worse.Here are five foods that may be the worst for IBS. As you read through the list, keep in mind not everyone has the same trigger foods. What triggers one person may not affect another. Some people with...

5 Foods That Can Trigger Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Symptoms

AccuWeather

While another surge of heat and high humidity will be felt in the East this week, cooler and less humid air will fight its way in from Canada in stages through the end of June. Changes are in the works to give more people in the northeastern third of the...

When will the heat wave ease in the East?

Baltimore, MD

The Independent

 The Midwest and Northeastern US are expected to experience “record-breaking” heat this week as extreme temperatures hit the region.Much of the Midwest, the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the Mid-Atlantic will experience the hottest temperatures of the summer so far, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.“The duration of this heat wave is notable and potentially the longest experienced in decades for some locations,” the NWS wrote.High temperatures across the region, with some areas due to find themselves in daily and monthly record-breaking heat, are possible from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast from Monday to Saturday, with local maximum...

Longest heat wave ‘in decades’ to hit more than 100million Americans with extreme temperatures

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DOMedically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DOGnat bites are insect bites that cause small red bumps to form on the skin. Sometimes called black flies or midges, gnats are small, flying insects that live near rivers and streams. As with mosquitos, female biting gnats need blood to survive, but unlike mosquitos, gnats can’t bite through clothing. Gnat bites account for less than 0.1% of emergency room (ER) visits, although the exact number is unknown.In addition to causing red bumps, gnat bites can cause itchiness and pain. Generally, these bites do not pose severe health risks, and...

How To Identify and Treat Gnat Bites

Much of the United States remain under excessive heat warnings and watches, according to the National Weather Service. Farriers should take precautions to protect themselves this week. Excessive heat warnings, watches and heat advisories have been issued by the NWS over parts of the Mid-Atlantic to New England, over parts...

National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Advisories and Warnings

The US Sun

Drivers have been warned over three items that you should never leave in your car during a heatwave – as well as two you should always keep. Temperatures are set to soar this week, with forecasters predicting that Brits will bask in 31C sunshine. However, the hot weather has been accompanied by a yellow health […]

Three items you should never leave in your motor during a heatwave…and two you should always keep

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. It's easy to overheat in the summer — especially when you're covered in fur. Although you may know the signs of heat stroke in people, did you know that your pets can be vulnerable too? Even the healthiest dog breeds can be susceptible to overheating on a walk or in the dog park. Because our furry friends often prioritize summer fun over safety, it’s up to us to help keep them safe. Here’s how to keep your pets cool, as well as common signs your pet is sick due to overheating.

How to Keep Pets Cool and Safe in the Summer Heat

Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LNDMedically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LNDCanola (Brassica napus L.), also known as rapeseed, is a flowering plant that produces seeds used to make canola oil.Canola oil is one of the most widely consumed oils in the United States. It is popularly used in home and restaurant cooking as well as in industrial food production.Though canola oil has been associated with some benefits, this highly refined oil has also been linked to health concerns.What Is Canola Oil?Canola oil is a type of vegetable oil that's a common ingredient in diets worldwide. Vegetable oils, like canola oil,...

Potential Benefits and Risks of Canola Oil

Oregon State

Some 170 million Americans are on alert for sweltering temperatures this Fourth of July as the brutal heat continues.

Heat wave sets in on West Coast with worst yet to come

“I work for a county health department and every summer we’re seeing more and more seniors get sick and even die from heat-related illnesses. Can you write an awareness piece on the affects extreme heat has on older adults, and what they can do to guard against this summertime risk? Thanks for helping keep seniors safe!” –Health Advocate.

How Extreme Heat Affects Seniors: Tips to Stay Safe

TIME

How to Cool Your Body Down Fast

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

 Scorching heat brought on by hot temperatures is forecast across much of the eastern half of the country this week, with some areas experiencing temperatures up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 Celsius).The extreme heat has put over 140 million people under heat alerts as of Monday in the East, after the West experienced dangerous record-breaking temperatures earlier this month.Las Vegas experienced an extreme week of heat after witnessing a high temperature of 115F degrees (46C) on Friday, and a seven day streak of breaking or tying daily high temperatures.But now, excessive heat warnings, watches, and advisories have been issued...

100-degree heat is coming for the East Coast on Tuesday

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      A recent study estimated that nearly a quarter of American households have elevated lead levels in their outdoor yards, exceeding current federal lead screening thresholds.Experts say lead can end up in soil in many ways, including emissions and pollutants released into the air and from lead-based paint residue. For yards with elevated lead levels, experts recommend removing the contaminated soil or covering it with clean soil or mulch.
A recent study estimated that nearly one in four—or 29 million—households in the United States have levels of lead in...

Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. Households Could Have Dangerous Levels of Lead Lurking in Their Soil

Arizona State

A brutal heat wave that swept across the United States this week is estimated to have killed at least 28 people, The Washington Post reports, with that figure expected to climb as official investigations into the deaths continue. So far, this is based solely on preliminary reports from just three...

Dozens of Americans Die in Brutal Heat Wave

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Everything You Need to Know about the Heat Index

Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MDMedically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MDThe heat index—sometimes called the apparent temperature—is what the temperature feels like to your body when...

Everything You Need to Know about the Heat Index

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