Lily Hospers
@lilyhospers
Public Health and Environmental Physiology. PhD from @sydney_uni
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28-07-2018 05:17:04
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Insecticide-treated bed nets can prevent mosquito-borne diseases. “However … feeling too hot to sleep comfortably is the primary reason for not using bed nets,” says Dr Yorgi Mavros (University of Sydney), whose research aims to determine how fans can be used to improve thermal comfort.
A great first day at U21 Health Sciences Annual Meeting in Lund. Very grateful for the opportunity to present and to see the very interesting and inspiring work of other doctoral students working in the area of climate change and health Heat and Health Research Incubator Sydney Health
For users in around 200 countries, Google's #heat warnings will now display tips for staying cool and healthy in extreme weather ☀️ The advice is informed by research from Prof Ollie Jay & Heat and Health Research Incubator in partnership with Global Heat Health Information Network. #leadershipforgood
Very exciting to share our Heat and Health inspired artwork at today’s TEDxSydney “Tipping Point” event. Lots of public interest in the research being conducted Heat and Health Research Incubator. A great programme packed full of ideas and innovation.
Sad that my week at U21 Health Sciences Lund University has to come to an end, but feeling energised after a week of some incredible presentations and discussions on this stunning campus
Congrats Felicity Bright on receiving your PhD at the recent University of Canberra graduation! What a journey! UCRISE
With the world currently on track for 2.7°C of heating by 2100, and energy-related emissions reaching a new record high in 2022, the lives of current and future generations hang in the balance. Explore data in this 8th annual report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change: hubs.li/Q028XpZD0
Today at #COP28, the The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change will be presenting at 👇 📈 11:15 Climate Data, Science and Services for Better Health ❤️🩹 15:00 Accelerating a just transition for healthy people and a healthy planet 👨⚕️ 17:30 Health and climate change experts, culture, communication, and
The first heat wave of summer is here. When environmental conditions exceed the limit at which we can adequately cope, we can suffer from heat-related illnesses. Read more about the signs and symptoms, why we overheat, who is most vulnerable and how to stay safe Heat and Health Research Incubator
It's extremely hot and I'm feeling weak and dizzy. Could I have heat stroke? ☀️ Lily Hospers + colleagues (University of Sydney) explain the symptoms. theconversation.com/its-extremely-…
Heatstroke kills 33 polling staff in a state on last day of India election aje.io/856n4b via Al Jazeera English
Exposure to extreme heat can be dangerous for our health – and some people are at greater risk, explains @lilyhospers (University of Sydney theconversation.com/michael-mosley…
Michael Mosley reportedly died from heat exhaustion. How can extreme heat turn deadly? theconversation.com/michael-mosley… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand