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2. Hyperthermia - Wikipedia

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   Heat stroke is an acute temperature elevation caused by exposure to excessive heat, or combination of heat and humidity, that overwhelms the heat-regulating mechanisms of the body. The latter is a relatively rare side effect of many drugs, particularly those that affect the central nervous system .

3. Why seniors are more vulnerable to heat-related illness - AOL

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   Heat exhaustion is a more serious condition that occurs when the body is unable to cool itself properly. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and excessive sweating.

4. Heat stroke - Wikipedia

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   However, certain health conditions can increase the risk of heat stroke, and patients, especially children, with certain genetic predispositions are vulnerable to heatstroke under relatively mild conditions. [7] Preventive measures include drinking sufficient fluids and avoiding excessive heat. [8]

5. Heat illness - Wikipedia

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   Heat illness is a spectrum of disorders due to increased body temperature. It can be caused by either environmental conditions or by exertion. It includes minor conditions such as heat cramps, heat syncope, and heat exhaustion as well as the more severe condition known as heat stroke. [1] It can affect any or all anatomical systems. [2]

6. Extreme heat and air pollution doubles chance for fatal heart ...

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   The chance of a deadly heart attack can double due to the combo, the study finds, and several days of excessive heat and humidity alone up chances by 74%. Extreme heat and air pollution doubles ...

7. How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down ...

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   But the bigger killer in heat is the strain on the heart, especially for people who have cardiovascular disease, Jay said. It again starts with blood rushing to the skin to help shed core heat ...