Chronic pain is missing from America’s heat warnings

Chronic pain can make it hard to walk, carry groceries or sleep through the night. A new study finds that extreme temperatures are linked to that kind of pain.

By: Feinuo Sun, University of Texas at Arlington, The Conversation

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Published: August 10, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 week ago

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By Feinuo Sun, University of Texas at Arlington

When a heat wave arrives, the public health advice follows a familiar script: drink water, watch for heat stroke, check on people with heart or lung conditions. That list saves lives. But it leaves out something that shapes daily life for millions of older Americans – chronic pain.

In a new study, public health professor Kai Zhang and I followed over 35,000 adults …

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