Extreme Heat: Is Health Toll Worse Than We Think? Roberta Villa Medscape Europe logo July 07, 2026

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/extreme-heat-health-toll-worse-than-we-think-2026a1000mol It's hot, and no, it should not be taken for granted that we have to endure temperatures like those we have been experiencing over the past few days, already at the beginning of summer (in fact, as I write this, astronomically speaking, it's still spring). It has not always been this hot, with temperatures this high for so many consecutive days and no relief even at night. This affects everyone's health, not just that of the most vulnerable. With the population of Europe continuing to age with an increase in extreme weather events, the consequences can only become more severe.