Hotter days put human health at risk Climate change and rising temperatures can affect your body in many ways

https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/hotter-days-put-human-health-at-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Extreme heat and unpredictable weather patterns are big news around the world. But did you know that climate change is not just a concern for scientists? It’s also worrying doctors. Warmer global temperatures cause many environmental changes. These include droughts, increased risk of wildfires, more extreme temperatures, warmer oceans, and stronger storms. These changes can contribute to water-borne illnesses, infectious diseases spread by animals—especially insects such as ticks and mosquitoes—and