How Extreme Cold Attacks Our Bodies

As millions of Americans face record-breaking cold temperatures, authorities are reminding people of the dangers of frigid weather. The U.S. National Weather Service calls winter storms "the deceptive killers." Exposure to cold temperatures and winds can put you at risk for hypothermia and frostbite.  Both are life-threatening health conditions. Hypothermia happens when your body temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius.  Authorities say even those who survive...

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