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New in the news 2025

Schools are facing this creeping threat as temperatures rise

Schools are facing this creeping threat as temperatures rise

April 24, 2025 I Toronto Star

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Swimming in cold water can change you on a cellular level

Schools are facing this creeping threat as temperatures rise

April 24, 2025 I The Last Show with David Cooper

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Bad news — a long cold bath may be good for you

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Fans are not a magic bullet for beating the heat!

Scientists just discovered that cold plunges help cells live longer

April 4, 2025 I uOttawa News

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Scientists just discovered that cold plunges help cells live longer

Scientists just discovered that cold plunges help cells live longer

April 1, 2025 I Women's Health

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New study validates lower limits of human heat tolerance

Scientists just discovered that cold plunges help cells live longer

Scientists just discovered that cold plunges help cells live longer

March 31, 2025 I uOttawa News

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Cold plunges actually change your cells, uOttawa study finds

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Cold plunges actually change your cells, uOttawa study finds

March 28, 2025 I uOttawa News

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Cold plunges actually change your cells, uOttawa study finds

Cold plunges actually change your cells, uOttawa study finds

March 28, 2025 I La Presse

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Rethinking how we study the impact of heat on heart health

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March 19, 2025 I uOttawa News

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Cold shock from ice baths leads to stronger cells

Cold shock from ice baths leads to stronger cells

Rethinking how we study the impact of heat on heart health

February 14, 2025 I Advanced Science News 

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New in the news 2024

Managing heat stress: WSIB research delves into hot topic

Inside the lab studying how to keep people safe during heat waves

Inside the lab studying how to keep people safe during heat waves

July 16, 2024 I WSIB

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Inside the lab studying how to keep people safe during heat waves

Inside the lab studying how to keep people safe during heat waves

Inside the lab studying how to keep people safe during heat waves

June 19, 2024 I CBC 

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New in the news 2023

Scorching temperatures put workers at risk – and bring calls for measures to cool down worksites

Scorching temperatures put workers at risk – and bring calls for measures to cool down worksites

Scorching temperatures put workers at risk – and bring calls for measures to cool down worksites

August 16, 2023 I CBC 

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Ontario proposing new ‘heat stress’ regulation to protect workers amid extreme temperatures

Scorching temperatures put workers at risk – and bring calls for measures to cool down worksites

Scorching temperatures put workers at risk – and bring calls for measures to cool down worksites

August 8, 2023 I CBC

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Ontario proposing ‘heat stress’ regulations to protect workers from health risks

Scorching temperatures put workers at risk – and bring calls for measures to cool down worksites

Ontario proposing ‘heat stress’ regulations to protect workers from health risks

August 8, 2023 I The Globe and Mail

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Stay safe exercising in the heat

August 5, 2023 I Jordan News 

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The crucial role of air conditioning for the elderly

July 24, 2023 I World Time Todays

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How to work out safely in the heat

How to work out safely in the heat

July 22, 2023 I New York Times

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Research shows clear benefits of cooling on physical health of older populations

July 21, 2023 I Medical Express

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Heat affects older people more: Here’s how to stay safe

July 20, 2023 I New York Times 

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How hot and humid will your city be in the future

How hot and humid will your city be in the future

July 18, 2023 I News Interactive

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Singer Jason Aldean leaves concert due to heat stroke: What you need to know

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Singer Jason Aldean leaves concert due to heat stroke: What you need to know

July 17, 2023 I Yahoo News

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July 14, 2023 I CBC

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Heat stroke or heat exhaustion? How to tell the difference, according to experts

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Heat stroke or heat exhaustion? How to tell the difference, according to experts

June 3, 2023 I Yahoo News

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Dr. Kenny awarded the 2021-2022 uOttawa Excellence in Research Award

Does poor blood sugar control affect the body’s ability to lose heat during exercise?

Does poor blood sugar control affect the body’s ability to lose heat during exercise?

February 15, 2023


Dr. Glen Kenny was recently awarded the 2021-2022 University of Ottawa Excellence in Research Award in the Sciences Stream (science, engineering, health sciences, medicine) for the academic year 2021-2022. This award celerbates professors who inspire students and conduct transformative research every day! 


APUO Excellence Awards: Lisa D'Ambrosio (teaching), and Glen Kenny and Ruth Kane (research). 

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Does poor blood sugar control affect the body’s ability to lose heat during exercise?

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Does poor blood sugar control affect the body’s ability to lose heat during exercise?

February 1, 2023 I Medical Xpress

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New in the news 2022

America is going to have a ‘Heat Belt’ how can cities prepare for more regular extreme heat?

High temperatures and the human body | CBC Newfoundland Morning with Bernice Hillier, Martin Jones

America is going to have a ‘Heat Belt’ how can cities prepare for more regular extreme heat?

August 16, 2022 I The Atlantic

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August 4, 2022 I NPR News

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High temperatures and the human body | CBC Newfoundland Morning with Bernice Hillier, Martin Jones

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High temperatures and the human body | CBC Newfoundland Morning with Bernice Hillier, Martin Jones

July 27, 2022 I CBC

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July 27, 2022 I Science of Health

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July 23, 2022 I The Globe and Mail

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July 21, 2022 I CBC

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July 21, 2022 I Atomic Scientists 

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July 20, 2022 I Ottawa Citizen

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July 19, 2022 I Yahoo News

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July 18, 2022 I Global News

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Extreme heat is scorching Europe. How should Canadians prepare for summer travel?

July 13, 2022 I CBC 

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Advocacy Spotlight: Ottawa Branch helping with research on seniors’ health and heat stress

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Advocacy Spotlight: Ottawa Branch helping with research on seniors’ health and heat stress

June 28, 2022 I NAFR

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Surviving the heat: The impacts of the 2021 western heat dome in Canada

How does the human body respond to rising temperatures? This one-of-a-kind lab in Ottawa is trying

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June 27, 2022 I Science of Health

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June 11, 2022 I The Globe and mail

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'A cold water plunge can wake us up better than a cup of coffee'

Cold plunges are getting lots of buzz, but is it supported by science?

Cold plunges are getting lots of buzz, but is it supported by science?

April 12, 2022 I Health Thing

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Cold plunges are getting lots of buzz, but is it supported by science?

Cold plunges are getting lots of buzz, but is it supported by science?

Cold plunges are getting lots of buzz, but is it supported by science?

February 13, 2022 I Toronto Star

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