Dr. David Winter shares how ongoing heat is causing illness.

David Winter, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, answers the most common patient questions and reacts to the latest medical research.

• Are we seeing more heat-related illness because of the ongoing extreme heat? (SOT@ :14, TRT :20)
• Cooler weather doesn’t appear to be in sight. What should we watch out for as this heat continues? (SOT@ :43, TRT :47)
• At what point should you seek medical attention? (SOT@ 1:38, TRT :24)
• Who should be most concerned about, and is most susceptible to, heat-related illnesses? (SOT@ 2:11, TRT :44)
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