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Shoveling snow can be dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself

By Steve Inskeep
Published January 27, 2026 at 4:43 AM EST

This weekend's winter storm brought a lot of heavy, wet snow to parts of the country, which makes shoveling a tougher task. Cardiologist Dr. John Osborne talks about the health risks of shoveling.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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