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Ambient Weather® Unveils the AWN Weather Window™ Display for Home Monitoring and Outdoor Enthusiasts at CES 2024

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Mobile device management, NOAA, Wind, Weather, AWN, Weather window, Ambient Weather, CES, Ultraviolet index

BOOTHWYN, Pa., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambient Weather Network® (AWN), an interactive personal weather station network, announces the debut of the first AWN hardware product, the Weather Window, at CES 2024. The Weather Window revolutionizes how consumers engage with weather data, providing a seamless, comprehensive view of all your weather information in one user-friendly interface. View live demos at booth # 50729 at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, NV.

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  • BOOTHWYN, Pa., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambient Weather Network® (AWN), an interactive personal weather station network, announces the debut of the first AWN hardware product, the Weather Window, at CES 2024.
  • The AWN Weather Window introduces a simple and intuitive grid layout, bringing together data from multiple sources, including your personal dashboard and any publicly available AWN station.
  • Weather Camera View: Enjoy a current image from your AWN Weather Camera or public AWN Weather Camera with a 1-minute refresh rate.
  • Experience the AWN Weather Window firsthand at CES 2024, where Ambient Weather will showcase its latest product alongside industry leaders and innovators.

Jumptuit Health Unveils Geolocation Health Scenario Forecasting for Environmental Exposures, Viruses and Diseases

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
Water, Travel, Particulates, Nitrogen dioxide, Notification, COVID-19, Virus, Food, Air pollution, Atmosphere, Ecosystem, Environment, NO2, Public health, Infection, Common cold, Software as a service, Children's Environmental Exposure Research Study, HPA, AQI, Common, Sulfur dioxide, Health, SO2, Behavior, Death, Safety, RSV, Ultraviolet index, Climate change, Barometer, Agriculture, Vaccine, Risk management, Humidity, Pneumonia, Temperature, Altitude, Ozone, Tuberculosis

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jumptuit Health http://www.jumptuit.co announced today the market availability of its Individualized Preventive Health Forecast Alerts and Notifications SaaS modules on January 16, 2023.

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  • Jumptuit Health reduces dangerous exposures to climate change induced extreme heat and cold events, increased frequency of wildfire pollution, and airborne and contact viruses.
  • Environmental Exposure Forecasts enable individuals to modify their behavior based on threshold levels that generate alerts, mitigating the unhealthy effects of climate change and pollution, viruses and toxins on an individual's health.
  • Jumptuit Health analyzes how an individual's health attributes may be affected by these forecasted exposures.
  • Jumptuit Health provides geolocation forecasts of environmental exposures, viruses and diseases in relation to an individual's health attributes and behaviors, empowering them to avoid, circumvent or bypass potentially unhealthy or dangerous scenarios.

UV Index Today is Helping to Reduce Skin Cancer Rates with Web Technology

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Friday, August 13, 2021
Radiation, Ultraviolet index, City, Education, Radiation exposure, Skin cancer, UV, Forecasting, Fused quartz

They want to help reduce skin cancer rates by providing UV index forecasts on their easy-to-use website.

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  • They want to help reduce skin cancer rates by providing UV index forecasts on their easy-to-use website.
  • "Over 3 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year and many of these cases could have been prevented with proper sun protection," said Stephen Sandecki, Principal at UV Index Today.
  • These forecasts include the real-time UV index, the current day's hourly UV index and the hourly forecast for the next five days.
  • UV Index Today is a UV index forecasting service that provides free national and local forecasts to 40,000+ cities in the United States.

Confused About Sunscreen? New American Academy of Dermatology Survey Shows Americans Need a Refresher on Sunscreen Application and SPF

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Sun tanning, Sunscreen, Physical sciences, Chemistry, SPF, Natural sciences, Ultraviolet index, Sunburn

In a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, the American Academy of Dermatology found that while 80% of Americans know they should apply sunscreen every two hours when outdoors, few do.

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  • In a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, the American Academy of Dermatology found that while 80% of Americans know they should apply sunscreen every two hours when outdoors, few do.
  • 30% apply sunscreen just to their face instead of also applying it to other areas of their body.
  • I tell my patients to look for three things when choosing a sunscreen SPF 30 or higher, broad-spectrum protection, and water resistance.
  • If you have questions about sunscreen or how to protect your skin from the sun, see a board-certified dermatologist.

New American Academy of Dermatology Survey Finds One-Third of Americans Fail Basic Quiz on Skin Cancer and Sun Exposure

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Sun tanning, Electromagnetic radiation, Ultraviolet radiation, Electrodynamics, Radiation, Skin pigmentation, Ozone depletion, Ultraviolet index, Sunscreen, Skin cancer, Ultraviolet, Indoor tanning, Sun tanning, Electromagnetic radiation, Ultraviolet radiation, Electrodynamics, Radiation, Skin pigmentation, Ozone depletion, Ultraviolet index, Sunscreen, Skin cancer, Ultraviolet, Indoor tanning, Sun tanning, Electromagnetic radiation, Ultraviolet radiation, Electrodynamics, Radiation, Skin pigmentation, Ozone depletion, Ultraviolet index, Sunscreen, Skin cancer, Ultraviolet, Indoor tanning

b'ROSEMONT, Ill., April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, the American Academy of Dermatology found that one-third of Americans lack a basic understanding of skin cancer and sun protection \xe2\x80\x94 like seeking shade \xe2\x80\x94 that can help reduce their risk of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the U.S.

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  • b'ROSEMONT, Ill., April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, the American Academy of Dermatology found that one-third of Americans lack a basic understanding of skin cancer and sun protection \xe2\x80\x94 like seeking shade \xe2\x80\x94 that can help reduce their risk of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the U.S.
  • For more effective sun protection, select clothing with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) number on the label.\nApply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to all skin not covered by clothing.
  • Remember to reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating.\n\xe2\x80\x9cSince unprotected UV exposure is the most significant risk factor for skin cancer, it\xe2\x80\x99s critical to protect yourself from UV light, both from the sun and indoor tanning devices,\xe2\x80\x9d says Dr. Tomecki.
  • Individuals who have been affected by skin cancer can also share their personal stories on SpotSkinCancer.org to provide support and inspiration for others fighting skin cancer and share the importance of skin cancer prevention and early detection.\nIf you notice new or suspicious spots on your skin or any spots that are changing, itching or bleeding, make an appointment to see a board-certified dermatologist.\nTo find a board-certified dermatologist in your area, visit aad.org/findaderm .\n'

The Vision Council Illuminates The Critical Importance Of UV Eye Protection For National Sunglasses Day

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Monday, June 25, 2018
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion accessories, Ophthalmology, Electromagnetic radiation, Sunglasses, Eyewear, Ultraviolet radiation, Ultraviolet, Glasses, Ultraviolet index

Officially owned by The Vision Council , a nonprofit organization serving as the global voice for vision care and vision care products, National Sunglasses Day sheds light on the importance of wearing sunnies to protect the eyes from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays.

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  • Officially owned by The Vision Council , a nonprofit organization serving as the global voice for vision care and vision care products, National Sunglasses Day sheds light on the importance of wearing sunnies to protect the eyes from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays.
  • 1 concern about UV eye exposure is vision loss yet 27 percent report they don't typically wear sunglasses while outside.
  • "Unfortunately, UV eye damage is cumulative and irreversible," says Dr. Justin Bazan, optometrist and medical adviser to The Vision Council.
  • Here are common myths surrounding UV protection debunked:
    Myth: The darker the lenses, the higher the UV protection; all sunglasses offer proper protection.