Amna Nawaz
Amna Nawaz
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The long-term health risks as extreme heat becomes a new normal

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July 4, 2025

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Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to accelerated aging, the effects of long periods of high temperatures on the human body are getting more attention in this time of rising climate change. Stephanie Sy reports from Phoenix, the epicenter of extreme heat in the United States, for our series, Tipping Point.

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