Cold water beats heat sroke? Myths busted!

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Since the start of summer 2026, a rare and relentless heatwave has gripped Europe, pushing temperatures past 40 degrees Celsius in multiple regions. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that extreme heat is significantly increasing the risk of heat-related conditions, particularly heat stroke. According to the WHO, extreme heat is significantly increasing the risk of heat-related conditions. Yet, a dangerous gap in public awareness remains. Many still confuse regular heat exhaustion with life-threatening heat stroke. Meanwhile, others underestimate the harm that staying in hot spaces with poor ventilation can do to the human body. In this video, we examine the core differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke and uncover everyday misconceptions that could cost lives. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itu

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