As a heatwave grips the U.S., a look at how extreme heat affects the body NPR | By A Martínez Published July 2, 2026 at 1:48 AM PDT LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:46 As heatwaves sweep the country, NPR's A Martinez asks W. Larry Kenney, professor of physiology and kinesiology at Penn State University, how extreme heat affects humans. Copyright 2026 NPR