The Disturbing Truth About How Extreme Heat Affects the Body ^19.2%

Gizmodo - By Ellyn Lapointe - 7/4/2026, 4:00 PM

Negativity Bias 20.5% - Appeal to Authority 18.6% - Indoctrination 14.7%

The eastern U.S. is in the grips of a brutal heatwave heading into July Fourth weekend. As millions head outside to attend parades, barbecues, and fireworks displays, excessively high temperatures and suffocating humidity will pose a a significant public health threat. The deadly nature of extreme heat has been making headlines as an... more