New ibuprofen warning for people in five groups this week - full list

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How it spread - 45 original reports, 2 reprints

1. Tue, 11 August 2026

   5 reports
   • aol.co.uk10:16first to report
     New ibuprofen warning for people in five groups this week - full list

     A pharmacist has explained what you should do instead

   • Vecernji list (Croatia)10:30
     Vrućina ne popušta, a ovi lijekovi mogu biti smrtonosna zamka: Čine vas podložnijima toplinskom udaru i dehidraciji

     S obzirom na to da temperature ne popuštaju, milijuni ljudi mogli bi biti izloženi povećanom riziku od dehidracije i toplinskog udara. Stručnjaci upozoravaju na određene lijekove na recept i one u slobodnoj prodaji koji mogu pojačati osjetljivost na sunce i otežati tijelu regulaciju temperature.

   • wlrn.org13:00
     Chronic pain is missing from America’s heat warnings

     When a heat wave arrives, the public health advice follows a familiar script: drink water, watch for heat stroke, check on people with heart or lung conditions. That list saves lives. But it leaves out something that shapes daily life for millions of older Americans – chronic pain.

     1 reprint

     • PBS NewsHour16 Aug, 18:41their copy
   • aol.co.uk14:48
     Anyone suffering from headaches and tiredness issued disease 'overlap' warning

     GP has shared a health alert for anyone suffering common symptoms this summer to not mistake them as 'normal'

   • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)16:06
     Toplinski valovi možda ubrzavaju starenje tijela: evo što se događa organizmu na visokim temperaturama

     Ljetne vrućine već dobro poznajemo po umoru, glavobolji, nesanici i osjećaju da nam i najjednostavnije svakodnevne aktivnosti postaju naporne. No nova znanstvena istraživanja otvaraju još jedno, puno ozbiljnije pitanje: može li dugotrajna izloženost visokim temperaturama ubrzati biološko starenje or...

2. Wed, 12 August 2026

   3 reports
   • wbrc.com03:53
     How extreme heat impacts your mental health: What a UAB psychiatrist wants you to know

     We often hear about the physical dangers of high temperatures—like heat exhaustion and heat stroke—but medical experts say it is equally important to pay attention to your mental well-being during a heat wave.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)11:33
     Kako prepoznati sunčanicu?

     SUNČANICA je poremećaj termoregulacije zbog izlaganja suncu.

   • ANSA English (Italy)14:17
     Heatwaves drive 20% rise in mental health ER visits

     Patients with psychiatric disorders 'should be among at-risk categories in heatwave plans'

3. Thu, 13 August 2026

   1 report
   • The Guardian World08:13
     How to keep babies and children safe in heatwaves

     Biological factors mean a child’s core temperature rises faster than an adult’s – and that can result in a medical emergency Children and babies are more vulnerable in heatwaves than healthy adults. As temperatures rise again , how do we keep children safe? Continue reading...

4. Fri, 14 August 2026

   3 reports
   • Index.hr (Croatia)12:02
     Je li sigurno planinariti tijekom toplinskog vala?

     LIJEČNICI upozoravaju na opasnosti planinarenja tijekom velikih vrućina.

   • Die Zeit (Germany)12:51
     Hitzewelle: Ab in die Eistonne

     Koller, Kollaps, Nervenzusammenbruch: Was die Klimakrise mit unseren Köpfen macht. Und was jetzt zu tun wäre. Ein paar erfrischende Tipps aus dem Feuilleton

   • ANSA (Italy)13:41
     Caldo e umidità aumentano il rischio di crisi di emicrania

     I consigli della Società Italiana per lo Studio delle Cefalee per i 9 milioni di pazienti

5. Sat, 15 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)10:02
     Liječnici diljem svijeta ovo zovu zastrašujućim fenomenom: ‘Tu nema pomoći, i zdravo mlado srce može zakazati...‘

     Toplinski valovi redovito pune naslovnice tijekom dana i prazne gradske ulice, ali najveća prijetnja našem zdravlju iznenađujuće vreba kada sunce zađe. Nove zdravstvene studije ukazuju na zanemaren fenomen ekstremnih toplinskih valova: vlažne i vruće noći znatno su stresnije za naš kardiovaskularni...

   • wgxa.tv19:58
     Doctor advises caution surrounding use of prescription meds during extreme heat

     Those who take prescription medications may need to be cautious as extreme heat looms over Middle Georgia and across the Southeast.That's according to a physici

6. Sun, 16 August 2026

   3 reports
   • El Mundo (Spain)13:41
     Un verano sin dormir: cuando el termómetro está reñido con el descanso nocturno

     Las temperaturas mínimas suben a un ritmo significativo. Esto se traduce en noches cada vez más cálidas y en mayor dificultad para conciliar el sueño Leer

   • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)19:50
     Splitski liječnik upozorava: ‘Od pijenja vode po vrućini može biti više štete nego koristi, a ovo je protulijek...’

     Danima od ovih ekstremnih temperatura dišemo na škrge i toplinski val nas je već sve dobro izmučio. A u vremenu ovih velikih vrućina slušamo bezbroj savjeta kako joj se oduprijeti. Svi su ti savjeti su uglavnom točni, ali jedan, možda najvažniji, nije precizan. Tvrdi tako bivši dekan splitskog Medic...

   • ABC (Spain)23:25
     ¿Golpe de calor o ictus? La peligrosa confusión que puede costar la vida

     La canícula que vivimos estos días puede favorecer una peligrosa confusión. Problemas para hablar, alteración repentina de la visión, mareos, dolor de cabeza intenso o alteración del nivel de consciencia son síntomas que pueden atribuirse a una bajada de tensión, al cansancio o a una deshidratación por el calor extremo. Pero también son señales de alarma de un ictus , una patología en la que el tiempo es determinante, por lo que esperar para ver si los síntomas mejoran puede reducir las...

7. Mon, 17 August 2026

   3 reports
   • 24sata (Croatia)08:00
     Kardiologinja otkrila što se događa s vašim krvnim tlakom kada dugo boravite na vrućini

     Kada je riječ o vašem kardiovaskularnom zdravlju, vjerojatno vam padaju na pamet dva glavna čimbenika: prehrana i tjelovježba. Iako su važni, nisu jedini koji utječu zdravlje srca. Vrijeme također ima velik utjecaj

   • Japan Times22:34
     Elderly far more at risk from rising heat than thought: study

     Earlier research did not take into account that older people sweat less and tend to have weaker hearts.

   • ABC News (Australia)22:42
     'Wake-up call': Danger from heatwaves 'underestimated' for people over 60

     A new global study suggests older people may face serious health risks from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood.

8. Tue, 18 August 2026

   3 reports
   • tportal (Croatia)06:12
     Vrućine utječu na starije više nego što se mislilo, zna se i tko je najpogođeniji

     Prijetnja koju porast temperatura uzrokovan klimatskim promjenama znači za zdravlje starijih ljudi dramatično je podcijenjena, pokazuje američka studija objavljena u utorak

     1 reprint

     • Telegram.hr (Croatia)18 Aug, 06:27their copy
   • Index.hr (Croatia)06:31
     Znanstvenici: Opasnost od vrućina za starije vrlo je podcijenjena

     PRIJETNJA koju rast temperatura zbog klimatskih promjena predstavlja za zdravlje starijih ljudi vrlo je podcijenjena, pokazuju to rezultati američke studije objavljene danas.

   • Novinky (Czechia)11:32
     Šéf kardiologů Petr Ošťádal: Češi nejsou ochotní měnit životní styl kvůli zdraví. Na západě je to jinak

     Extrémní teploty představují pro srdce a cévy mimořádnou zátěž, která se projevuje i na úmrtnosti. Podle kardiologa a předsedy České kardiologické společnosti Petra Ošťádala nicméně v Česku pacienti stále ještě nepřistupují ke kardiovaskulárním onemocněním dostatečně zodpovědně.

9. Wed, 19 August 2026

   4 reports
   • jamaica-gleaner.com05:06
     What to wear to stay cool in the heat

     AP: When temperatures soar, dressing for the heat may seem simple. Choose something light, loose and breathable. But textile researchers say staying cool involves more than fabric. Weight, construction, fit and even colour can affect how well clothing helps the body manage heat, while the best choice also depends on your activity level and how much you sweat. As extreme heat becomes a growing public health concern, scientists are studying clothing designed to help people stay cooler. But what...

   • Index.hr (Croatia)06:47
     Kardiolozi otkrivaju kada vanjske temperature postaju opasne za vaše srce

     KARDIOLOZI objašnjavaju kako vrućina utječe na srce.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)06:47
     Vrućina i srce: Kada vanjske temperature postaju opasne

     URL changednow www.index.hr/fit/clanak/kardiolozi-otkrivaju-kada-vanjske-temperature-postaju-opasne-za-vase-srce/2825254.aspx

     KARDIOLOZI objašnjavaju kako vrućina utječe na srce.

   • Al Jazeera English16:32
     Why extreme heat is much more dangerous for the elderly than we realised

     Human heat tolerance limits are lower than previously thought, and age is a major risk, Stanford researchers say.

10. Thu, 20 August 2026

    2 reports
    • N1 Info (Croatia)09:08
      Liječnik za N1 upozorava: Na velikim vrućinama teški obrok pali "unutarnju pećnicu". Što jesti i piti?

      Liječnik Leonardo Bressan za N1 je govorio o tome kako tijekom sve intenzivnijih toplinskih valova prilagoditi prehranu i unos tekućine te koje namirn

    • El Mundo (Spain)16:46
      Los mitos sobre la fiebre que debes dejar de creer: estos son los verdaderos signos de alarma por los que debes consultar al médico

      ¿Es peligroso que suba la temperatura?¿La fiebre más alta indica más gravedad?¿Cuándo debo acudir al médico? Resolvemos todas tus dudas Leer

11. Sat, 22 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Le Monde (France)03:00
      La canicule, piège silencieux pour les personnes atteintes de maladies chroniques

      Les malades qui souffrent d’insuffisance cardiaque, rénale ou de troubles psychiatriques sont particulièrement fragiles lors des vagues de chaleur. Le corps médical se heurte à plusieurs difficultés pour adapter et maintenir leurs traitements.

    • asiaone.com09:45
      The best fabric for extreme heat? It's more complicated than you think

      When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer.But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.The fabric matters. But so does how heavy it is, how the clothing is made, how it fits and even what colour it is.What works best also depends on what you're doing...

12. Sun, 23 August 2026

    1 report
    • Index.hr (Croatia)12:00
      Zašto od vrućina više umiru žene? Razlozi nisu samo biološki

      STUDIJE pokazuju da više žena umire od vrućine, no uzroci nisu primarno biološki. Ključni su društveni i radni uvjeti koji žene izlažu većem i dugotrajnijem toplinskom stresu od muškaraca.

13. Wed, 26 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Channel News Asia08:00
      The overlooked health effects of climate change

      Poor air quality and extreme weather are affecting how we live and stay healthy. Building resilience will require prevention, preparedness and collaboration, says the Climate and Health in Asia report.

    • Libération (France)18:00
      Vagues de chaleur : contrairement aux idées reçues, les enfants sont plus exposés au stress thermique que les personnes âgées

      Une étude publiée ce mercredi 26 août dans la revue «Science Advances» estime que 560 millions de jeunes sont confrontés à des conditions physiologiques éprouvantes pour leur organisme, en raison du réchauffement climatique. Un phénomène appelé à s’aggraver dans les prochaines années.

    • PBS NewsHour22:30
      In one of the nation's hottest cities, bags of ice are helping save lives

      Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related threat in the U.S. In Phoenix, heat kills more people than homicides each year. So the city is turning to an unlikely lifesaver: bags of ice. And the fire department is creating a new model in the battle against heatstroke. For our series, Tipping Point, Ben Tracy of Climate Central shows how this low-tech approach is saving lives.

14. Thu, 27 August 2026

    1 report
    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)08:10
      Ekstremne vrućine povezane su s više od 30 zdravstvenih stanja, od osipa i akutnog zatajenja bubrega do nasilja

      Neka se mogu pojaviti tek nekoliko dana nakon izlaganja visokim temperaturama

15. Mon, 31 August 2026

    1 report
    • ksla.com13:25
      Extreme heat linked to mental health crisis, experts warn

      Experts link rising temperatures to increased suicide hotline calls.

16. Tue, 1 September 2026

    1 report
    • chathamdailynews.ca11:57
      Heat warning issued for Chatham-Kent
17. Wed, 2 September 2026

    4 reports
    • brantfordexpositor.ca12:06
      Summer isn't over yet: Health unit issues heat alert
    • highlandcountypress.com15:45
      As temperatures get hotter, pesticides are more dangerous to farmworkers

      This article originally appeared on

    • hpj.com19:23
      Why dogs and cats can’t ‘sweat out’ summer heat

      Pet owners are warned that dehydration can quickly turn dangerous, increasing the risk of heat stroke during periods of extreme summer heat.

    • abc11.com20:39
      How older adults can stay safe during the Triangle's dangerous heat

      As dangerous heat grips the Triangle this week, health experts are encouraging older adults to stay safe and avoid heat-related illnesses.

18. Thu, 3 September 2026

    1 report
    • El País (Spain)03:30
      El calor extremo puede causar reglas más cortas, más intensas o con más sangrado

      Las altas temperaturas afectan en dos direcciones: las alteraciones hormonales influyen en la termorregulación de la mujer, pero la exposición a estrés térmico puede distorsionar la regularidad

19. Sat, 5 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Libération (France)09:53
      Arrêts maladie : quand le «coup de chaleur» disparaît des formulaires

      Christian Lehmann est médecin et écrivain. En cette rentrée où les politiques dénoncent à tour de rôle les prétendus abus sur les arrêts maladie, il a remarqué un changement notable sur Ameli.

    • 1011now.com23:49
      LFR responds to at least 8 calls for heat-related issues in downtown Lincoln after the Husker game

      High heat didn’t stop Huskers Nation from celebrating in downtown Lincoln on Saturday, but it did cause several people to seek medical attention.