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‘It can sneak up on people’: Minnesota doctor warns heat illness can turn deadly
A Minnesota doctor warns that heat illness can be deadly, especially for the very young, elderly, and pregnant individuals. Dr. Sarah Friedman from Abbott Northwestern Hospital treated three heat-related cases early in her shift, highlighting symptoms like lightheadedness and fatigue as early signs. She emphasized the importance of cooling down quickly to prevent severe complications.
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