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Med's Haitham Khraishah warns about effects of extreme cold weather

MEDIA | January 15, 2025
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Houston ChronicleHaitham Khraishah, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, warned that extreme cold can harm vital organs, especially for older adults and those with heart conditions. “Our body's mission is to preserve vital organs," he said, highlighting risks like heart attacks and strokes as blood vessels constrict to retain heat.

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