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When it Comes to Your Health, How Hot is *Too* Hot to Be Outside?

A family physician explains when it’s safer to stay inside in hot temps, and how to stay safe and keep yourself cool.

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Richard S. Ostfeld, PhD
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Richard S. Ostfeld, PhD

Disease ecologist and distinguished senior scientist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

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