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Exposure to extreme heat can lead to developmental setbacks in kids, research says

By Jonathan Lambert
Published December 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM AKST

New research suggests that for some children exposure to extreme heat could lead to setbacks on key developmental milestones.

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Jonathan Lambert is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk, where he covers the wonders of the natural world and how policy decisions can affect them.
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