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The way heat and humidity affect people depends on factors like the weather that’s typical where they are. Hans Huber/Westend61 via Getty Images

Hot and getting hotter – 5 essential reads on high temps and human bodies

Leah Samuel, The Conversation

After the announcement of President Biden’s heat initiative, The Conversation revisits stories on high summer temperatures and human health.
People should be able to recognize dangerous high temperatures to avoid illness or death from heat. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

How dangerous heat waves can kill

William H. Calvin, University of Washington

Heat waves can kill via dehydration caused by heavy sweating. Breathing or heartbeat may suddenly stop. Prolonged overheating can also create widespread inflammation.

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