Webinar on heat and health to be held on May 23
The Hindu is hosting a free health webinar on May 23, 2026, focusing on the topic 'Heat and Health: What You Need to Know'. The session will address the health risks associated with rising temperatures and provide insights on how to stay safe during extreme heat. Expert panellists will discuss the impact of heat on health and practical preventive measures.
- ▪The webinar will take place from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
- ▪It will cover health risks linked to prolonged heat exposure.
- ▪Panellists will discuss warning signs and when to seek medical attention.
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The Hindu will conduct a free health webinar on Saturday, May 23, 2026, on the topic ‘Heat and Health: What You Need to Know’. The webinar will be held from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.The session will examine the growing public health risks linked to rising temperatures and prolonged heat exposure, which are becoming an increasing concern across regions. It will explore the impact of extreme heat on the human body, including dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and the worsening of pre-existing medical conditions.The discussion will also focus on common warning signs such as dizziness, excessive sweating, fatigue, confusion, and muscle cramps, and explain when symptoms require urgent medical attention.The panellists will discuss practical ways to stay safe during periods of extreme…
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