08/31/2026Heat waves and cold snaps linked to greater risk of severe chronic painThe end of the summer forces many indoors as the United States battles record-breaking temperatures. In the southern region, temperatures unfortunately do not drop until late September. For people living with chronic pain, the heat and the cold can bring more than temporary discomfort. Dehydration and hypothermia are not the only concerns middle-aged and older adults may have.Maya McMillianplaceholderPublic HealthTexas College of Osteopathic Medicine