heat-related illness

Nurse practitioner John Ringhisen tells about Upstate's new program for adults with ADHD. Upstate Global Health Institute director, Dr. Stephen Thomas discusses bird flu. Exercise physiologist Carol Sames provides precautions about heat illness.

With temperatures in the mid-90s state and county officials are warning residents to stay indoors and to stay cool over the weekend.

Surgeon Michael Costanza tells about a new navigation tool for complex vascular procedures. Microbiologist Saravanan Thangamani goes over the risks of tick-borne Powassan virus. Librarian Sarah Lawler tells about the family resource center in the Upstate Cancer Center. And exercise physiologist Caral Sames offers heat illness precautions.

High temperatures across central New York increase the risk for heat-related illnesses. Dr. Jim Alexander says it is important to pay attention for symptoms.

Be smart when you're heading out into the heat with advice from medical experts.

Whether you love hot weather or can’t stand the heat of summertime, if you’re young and healthy, your body has a pretty efficient system for cooling…