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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.



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