The tristate has been under heat advisory warnings for much of the summer. These warnings are issued when temperatures and humidity levels are dangerously high. When it’s hotter and harder to breathe outside, your body is at risk for heat illness. Here are a few things you should know about heat illness and how to stay safe this summer.
You’re likely aware that COVID-19 can cause significant respiratory issues in infected individuals. But did you know that the coronavirus can also attack a person’s kidneys? A National Kidney Foundation – Harris Poll Survey revealed that just under 1 in 5 Americans are aware of the potential for acute kidney injury (AKI) as the result of this virus. The presence of AKI in COVID-19 cases has important implications for the long term health of survivors and our health care system.
