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Protecting Children

Protecting Children

Penn State researchers are working to protect children from sexual abuse. Facilitators have educated hundreds of parents and thousands of children across Pennsylvania using the ‘Smarter Parents, Safer Kids’ and ‘Safe Touches’ programs. Learn how to help keep children safe from abuse.

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How hot is too hot?

How hot is too hot?

Once a person exceeds the temperature where their body can cool itself, they continue to heat up, which can cause health problems. As climate change makes extreme heat more common, researchers are studying temperature limits that people can tolerate.

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