A double-edged sword: risks and benefits of heat for human health

Trends Endocrinol Metab. 2024 Apr;35(4):277-279. doi: 10.1016/j.tem.2024.02.015.ABSTRACTExtreme heat events will become more frequent and intense across the globe. In this science and society article we summarize how heat affects our body and discuss the associated health threats, but also the potential health benefits of heat exposure. Moreover, we provide practical suggestions for sustainable and health-oriented strategies to cope with heat.PMID:38593784 | DOI:10.1016/j.tem.2024.02.015

Source: Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism: TEM - April 9, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hannah Pallubinsky Denis P Blondin Ollie Jay Source Type: research