Extreme Heat Warnings in Midwest, Northeast

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How extreme heat affects the body — and who's most at risk

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Nearly 87 million Americans across the Midwest and Northeast are under extreme heat warnings this week .

Heat-related deaths in the U.S. have been increasing over the past few years , with about 1,600 in 2021 , over 1,700 in 2022 , and over 2,300 in 2023 .

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