The Weather: Wreaking Havoc on Health We all know people who blame the weather for their achy joints, killer headaches, and many other health woes. But proving these claims has been a bit more elusive.

In recent years, however, scientists have become increasingly interested in attempting to understand just how various weather extremes and changing patterns affect our health. Many experts say that weather does account for some adverse health symptoms.

WebMD talked to experts to learn just what is known about weather's role on our health and what we can do to minimize its mighty influence.

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