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18 August 2026

'Wake-up call': Danger from heatwaves 'underestimated' for people over 60

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'Wake-up call': Danger from heatwaves 'underestimated' for people over 60

A new global study suggests older people may face serious health risks from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood.

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