A severe heat wave is set to intensify across the Midwest and East Coast, affecting approximately 72 million people. The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for major cities like Chicago, Detroit, and New York City. Temperatures have soared above 100°F in some areas, with the heat index expected to reach 115°F. This extreme heat poses health risks, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly and children. Heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke are…