Extreme heat linked to wider range of ER visits beyond heat stroke in Chicago study

Research examining emergency department visits during heat waves in Chicago found associations between extreme temperatures and conditions including kidney dysfunction, neurological symptoms, and injury-related incidents beyond the typical

First covered Aug 26, 2026 · 11:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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31d Inside Climate News In Chicago ERs, Extreme Heat’s Toll Goes Far Beyond the Obvious — CHICAGO—Extreme heat is filling up emergency rooms, and not just with heat stroke victims. Periods of extreme heat in Chicago in recent years were linked to…

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genome.gov Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)

ncei.noaa.gov Assessing the U.S. Temperature and Precipitation in July 2026

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Positive Association of Aggression with Ambient Temperature

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Appeared in: 2026-08-27 (#17)

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