Rising temperatures linked to more illness
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Published in the journal Science Advances, new research shows that emergency room visits rise with increasing temperatures, especially among young children. The findings suggest that hotter summers are affecting health in more ways than expected, contributing to issues ranging from heat-related illness to disrupted sleep and mental strain. As heat waves become more frequent and intense, scientists warn that understanding these hidden health risks is essential for protecting vulnerable populations.
Source
Carlos F. Gould et al. ,Temperature extremes impact mortality and morbidity differently.Sci. Adv.11,eadr3070(2025).DOI:10.1126/sciadv.adr3070
Additional Reading
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/07/30/heat-illness-summer-deaths/
https://weather.com/health/news/2025-08-01-extreme-heat-makes-us-sicker-study