More than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States, according to the CDC. Here's a Memphis doctor's ...

Heat stroke is a serious medical emergency requiring immediate attention, while heat exhaustion can be mitigated with first aid. Monday, May 19, kicks off Heat Safety Week from the National ...

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - As the temperatures increase so does the risk of heat-related illnesses. It’s the type of weather that many look forward to: hot sunny days. It was also the perfect day ...

Heat stroke, the most serious heat-related illness, can cause permanent damage or death if left untreated. Heat exhaustion, if left untreated, can lead to heat stroke. Summer isn't for another ...

While exposure to the most severe heat injury, i.e., heat stroke, has the highest risk, exposure to less severe heat injuries, e.g., heat exhaustion, also has significant risks. Whether these late ...

Heat stroke may seem like it is only a summer problem, but it can happen year-round, even in the dead of winter. Workplaces like factories, warehouses or kitchens can become heat traps thanks to ...

Symptoms include lethargy, weakness and dizziness, but there's no change to consciousness or mental clarity Heat stroke: a medical emergency when the core body temperature is over 40°C.