(CNN) As heat waves and wildfire smoke continue to affect parts of the United States, doctors are warning that people need to watch their<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/exposure-to-extreme-heat-and-pollution-may-double-risk-of-a-deadly-heart-attack-study-shows/">Read More</a>
The global rise in extreme weather is likely to bring along more fatal heart attacks, new research this week suggests. The study found that exposure to heat waves and cold snaps was associated with higher odds of heart attack deaths. This associated risk was even greater on extreme heat days that also featured high levels of certain air pollutants.