Heat Stroke
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Toronto to see heat wave with 'extremely hot' conditions: What are the risks?
As temperatures rise in parts of Canada, a family physician warns extreme heat can cause serious illness.
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Singer Jason Aldean leaves concert due to heat stroke: What you need to know
Country singer Jason Aldean had to end his concert early on Saturday night after suffering from heat stroke.
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Heat stroke or heat exhaustion? How to tell the difference, according to experts
Many of us look forward to hot summer days all year, but in reality extreme heat can be very dangerous.
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Can heat stroke cause life-threatening symptoms? An expert weighs in
According to Health Canada, heat stroke is one of the most serious heat-related illness and should be taken seriously.
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Can antidepressants make you more prone to heat-related illness? We asked a doctor
While it's rare, some people who take medications could see their temperature regulation affected.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
How to spot the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
More than 700 people have died during B.C's record-breaking heat wave.
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Everything you need to know about heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Margaret Butler was enjoying a backyard barbecue last summer, barely aware the heat of the day had risen to sweltering temperatures. Thankfully her husband did know what was happening: Butler was exhibiting the classic signs of heat exhaustion. Butler recovered because she had a moderate encounter with one of the three stages of what health professionals call “heat injury.” If her symptoms had gone untreated, that happy backyard barbecue could have turned tragic.