HEALTHAug 5 · 21:30 UTCKHON2 HONOLULUSandy Harjo Livingston

How Hawaiʻi humidity affects your body's cooling system

Hawaii's high humidity levels hinder the body's natural cooling process through sweat evaporation, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. Health officials have issued warnings about this danger.

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