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Released: 2-Sep-2016 11:05 AM EDT
Early-Onset Spring Models May Indicate 'Nightmare' for Ag
Cornell University

Warm springs in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions – which create havoc for agriculture – may start earlier by mid-century if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced, according to a new Cornell University study published in Climate Dynamics.

Released: 17-May-2016 9:05 AM EDT
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Released: 16-May-2016 2:05 PM EDT
Protecting Sea Turtles, Juvenile Sea Stars, Wildfires to Increase in Alaska, and more in the Environment News Source
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Protecting Sea Turtles, Juvenile Sea Stars, Wildfires to Increase in Alaska, and more in the Environment News Source

Released: 16-May-2016 10:05 AM EDT
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Released: 13-May-2016 9:05 AM EDT
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Released: 11-May-2016 9:05 AM EDT
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Released: 31-Mar-2016 8:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Spring Allergies Off to an Early Start This Year
Penn State Health

Most spring allergy sufferers know to start taking precautions before the trees burst into bloom each year. This year, however, a string of unusually warm days tricked the trees into blooming earlier than normal.

Released: 23-Mar-2016 10:05 AM EDT
Temperatures to Spring Above Normal Come April
Cornell University

Jessica Spaccio, a climatologist with the NOAA-funded Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University, says the Northeast Region will have above normal temperatures in April, May and June

Released: 18-Mar-2016 9:05 AM EDT
Two Mako Sharks Tagged by NSU Researchers Spending Spring Break Off South Carolina Coast
Nova Southeastern University

NSU's Guy Harvey Research Institute has been tagging and tracking sharks and billfish for years - and they continue to amaze and surprise researchers.

Released: 15-Mar-2016 3:05 PM EDT
Spring Break Water Safety for Children
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Remember the basics of water safety as you head to the pool, lake and beach.

Released: 14-Mar-2016 9:05 AM EDT
Vanderbilt Allergy Specialist Outlines Steps to Allergy Relief as Tree Pollen Season Begins
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Allergies have a seasonal rhythm to their comings and goings, and we are in the midst of one of the biggest allergy seasons of the year: tree pollen season.

Released: 10-Mar-2016 9:05 AM EST
Spring Daylight Saving Time May Cause an Increased Risk of Heart Attacks
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Springing forward with daylight saving time may increase your risk of having a heart attack if you have a history of heart disease.

Released: 8-Mar-2016 4:05 PM EST
From Alaska to the Outer Banks, Spring Break No Day at the Beach for Ithaca College Students
Ithaca College

Several dozen Ithaca College students will spend their Spring Break helping others, in communities ranging from Alaska to native peoples' territory in New York State to Washington, D.C., Virginia, and North Carolina.

Released: 29-Feb-2016 11:05 AM EST
Will this Spring Really Bring the Worst Pollen Season Ever? Again?
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Must another “worst pollen season ever” leave you helpless in the face of increased allergy triggers? No. Here are some ACAAI tips on coping with pollen and other allergens that arrive with warmer weather.

Released: 22-May-2015 10:05 AM EDT
First Case in Texas: Four Ways to Protect Against West Nile Virus from Dr. Ross Tobleman
Baylor Scott and White Health

Follow the "four Ds" to prevent infection and decrease the spread of West Nile Virus this summer.

Released: 18-May-2015 8:05 AM EDT
Tips to Handle Those Rare Florida Tick-Borne Diseases
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Not every tick carries the lyme disease pathogen, says UF/IFAS Veterinary Entomologist Phil Kaufman, debunking one myth. Still, Floridians and others can contract tick-borne diseases, and he offers advice on dealing with them.

Released: 14-May-2015 11:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: High Pollen Levels Hitting Allergy Sufferers Hard
Penn State Health

This year's harsh winter in parts of the country staved off an early arrival of springtime allergies, but the wet weather that has gardens looking lush and green also means tree pollen – especially oak – has made things worse than usual for those who suffer.

Released: 16-Apr-2015 12:05 PM EDT
Sowing the Seeds of Change
University of California, Irvine

Stella Liu, a UC Irvine senior majoring in international studies, is the founder and creator of OneSeed. It’s a subscription-based gardening kit that arrives on the doorstep with three plants in a handcrafted redwood planter. Each season, new seedlings are delivered so that subscribers can exercise their green thumb year-round. Online videos supplement the experience, and salad recipes are provided for enjoying the fruits of one’s labor. Her goal is to motivate people to start growing their own food and to connect with where their food comes from. It’s a for-profit venture that seeks to have a positive effect on the environment and society.

Released: 1-Apr-2015 5:05 PM EDT
Fall, Winter Rains Will Bring Great Wildflower Displays in Much of Texas
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Most areas of Texas should have great wildflower blooms this spring, and some areas already have a great show started thanks to intermittent rains since last fall, according to a restoration ecologist at The University of Texas at Austin's Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Released: 1-Apr-2015 4:05 PM EDT
Beating Seasonal Allergies
Valley Health System

After a seemingly never-ending winter, temperatures have finally warmed and spring is in the air — literally. In fact, people with spring allergies are most likely already experiencing sneezing, watery eyes and fatigue because of tree pollen.

Released: 1-Apr-2015 12:30 PM EDT
Nothing to Sneeze At: Five Tips for Spring Allergy Relief
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Five tips from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to help those with spring allergies avoid symptoms and enjoy the season.

Released: 24-Apr-2014 4:00 PM EDT
Goodness Snakes — as Weather Warms Up, Snakes Come Out
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Warm weather means encounters with snakes will be on the rise. UAB emergency medicine physicians have some do's and don'ts.

Released: 7-Apr-2014 3:00 PM EDT
Safety Tips for Spring Cleaning
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Medical professionals at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center want to make sure that families and children stay safe this spring while participating in spring cleaning.

Released: 3-Apr-2014 8:35 AM EDT
Preparing for Allergy Season
St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Pharmacist Clark Kebodeaux, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at St. Louis College of Pharmacy shares some practical tips for patients choosing an allergy medication.

Released: 1-Apr-2014 1:00 PM EDT
Don’t Let Tick Bites Spoil Outdoors Activities
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Warmer temperatures and longer days beckon outdoors enthusiasts and gardeners alike to get out and enjoy the season. However, Christopher Ohl, M.D., professor of infectious diseases at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and medical director of communicable diseases for the Forsyth County (N.C.) Health Department, reminds people to protect themselves and their pets from another springtime arrival – ticks.

Released: 24-Mar-2014 3:00 PM EDT
Baseball Pitchers and Volleyball Spikers Have Something in Common: Similar Shoulder and Elbow Injuries
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Baseball and volleyball players share the similar arm injuries due to overuse of their shoulders and elbows.

Released: 19-Mar-2014 10:10 AM EDT
Monarch Numbers Could Be At Historic Lows This Year, Says Texas A&M Prof
Texas A&M University

COLLEGE STATION, March 19, 2014 – Monarch butterflies may be named for their large size and majestic beauty, but once again their numbers are anything but king-sized – in fact, 2014 may go down as one of the worst years ever for the colorful insects, says a Texas A&M Monarch watcher.

Released: 12-Mar-2014 12:00 PM EDT
Wake Forest Baptist Offers Tips on How to Nip Springtime Allergies in the Bud
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

The return of spring marks the end of the cold and flu season, but the warmer weather and longer days present a different set of health issues. For many people, spring means itchy, watery eyes or runny, congested noses due to allergies. Knowing your specific allergy will help determine whether you can expect problems during this time of year.

Released: 10-Mar-2014 1:50 PM EDT
Spring Allergy Season is Imminent -- Despite This Winter's Polar Vortex!
Montefiore Health System

This winter has been one of the coldest on record, but spring allergy season is already beginning and it’s time for sufferers to start preparing now. An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, which are commonly called hay fever.

Released: 7-Mar-2014 12:00 PM EST
From Alaska to Virginia, Ithaca College Students Spending Spring Break in Community Service
Ithaca College

Ithaca College students participate in an alternative Spring Break experience.

Released: 6-Mar-2014 11:30 AM EST
The Rise of Spring Allergies: Fact or Fiction?
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

The spring 2014 allergy season could be the worst yet, or at least that is what you might hear. Every year is coined as being the worst for allergy sufferers, but are spring allergies really on the rise?

Released: 26-Apr-2013 2:25 PM EDT
Children’s Hospital Offers Playground Safety Tips for Spring
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

As the weather finally begins to warm across Middle Tennessee, families may be looking for some outdoor diversions, such as visiting a local park. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips to keep playground visits safe and injury free. The Tennessee Department of Health reports that more than 260 children were treated in emergency rooms for playground-related injuries in 2011.

Released: 22-Apr-2013 8:55 AM EDT
Mother's Day Can Be Painful If You Have a Strained Mother-Daughter Relationship . .. Until Now
Matriarchy Press

Mother’s Day is just a few short spring weeks away. If you have a mother you love, the day is welcomed and shared, but what if the relationship between mother and daughter is forever broken? To millions of Americans, Mother’s Day simply serves as a reminder of a failed and painful primal relationship. What if there was a way to change that? According to writers Annie Phenix and Patricia Holt, there is a viable, healthy way to heal what was believed un-healable: Choose your own non-biological mother or daughter as an adult. It’s just what these two survivors of severely dysfunctional families did.

Released: 27-Mar-2013 11:25 AM EDT
Vanderbilt Experts Suggest Ways to Avoid Sugar Overload on Easter
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

As Easter approaches, many parents may not want their children indulging in candy-filled eggs and Easter baskets full of sugary treats. Too much sugar can pose serious risks to children’s dental and behavioral health, risks that can be minimized by some careful thought and planning, Vanderbilt experts say.

Released: 18-Mar-2013 6:00 PM EDT
Allergy Reporting Season Starts With A Midwest Cold Front
Loyola Medicine

An unseasonal snow and ice storm covered the Midwest in snow rather than pollen on the first day of reporting season for the Gottlieb Allergy Count, the official allergy count of the Midwest.


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