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  • Ask the Doc: Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion -- what's the difference?

    Heat-related illnesses refer to a spectrum of conditions that worsen as the body loses its ability to compensate for the increased core temperature due to environmental heat or metabolic heat. There are warning signs to be aware of and measures to take to prevent the progression of heat-related