This winter has brought stretches of unusually cold air across parts of the United States, with some regions experiencing their coldest conditions in years. These persistent cold outbreaks have drawn increased attention from researchers studying weather and health. New findings are helping to clarify how colder temperatures may influence the cardiovascular system.
Cold Temperatures Linked to Heart Risks
New findings from the American College of Cardiology highlight a strong connection between colder weather and heart-related deaths. The research was published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology and analyzed data across much of the United States.
“We tend to focus on heat-related impacts of climate change, but climate change also includes extreme cold,” said Pedro…
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