11 - EXTREME HEAT
Can you drink your own urine? Run yourself to death? This week we explore the science and physiology of how extreme heat effects our bodies. Our intrepid field reporter/co-host, Dave Mason, "visits" Death Valley to see just how hot a person can get. Dr Mel Herbert & Dr Jess Mason talk to experts about heat index and humidity, and all things hotness!
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What Is A Heat Index
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What Is A Dangerous Heat Index
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What Is A The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature
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What Are The 3 Measurements Of How Hot It Is Outside
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What Is The Hottest Place On Earth
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What Is The Difference Between Fever And Hypothermia
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Why Do People Die From Heat Stroke
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Will Exercising On A Hot Day Make Me Stronger
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Can Our Body Adapt To More Heat
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How Would An Emergency Room Physician Help Someone With Hyperthermia
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What Is The Hottest A Person Can Get And Still Survive
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Can I Drink My Own Pee
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