Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: Aging global population, rising temperatures mean millions at risk
Older adults are the most likely to die from extreme heat, and the crisis is worsening.
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As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Scientists have become alarmed about the increasing frequency of extreme heat paired with high humidity.
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