GMA3 Full Episode - Thu, Jul 2, 2026

Extreme heat poses significant health risks, with approximately 2,000 Americans dying annually from heat-related illnesses. The body's temperature regulation mechanisms fail in extreme heat, leading to a progression of conditions: heat cramps (muscle spasms), heat exhaustion (nausea, dizziness, fatigue), and heat stroke (life-threatening emergency with core temperature above 104°F, mental status changes, and potential organ failure). Immediate treatment for heat stroke includes calling 911, moving the person to shade, and cooling them with mist, ice packs, and fanning to reduce temperature to 101-102°F. Prevention strategies include staying indoors in air conditioning, wearing loose light clothing, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and drinking water regularly even when not feeling thirsty.