Emergency room visits are increasing due to heat. A doctor notes that the typical number of heat-related cases has risen. Construction workers and athletes are among those affected, but older adults are also at risk.

The timing of these cases is unusual, with high temperatures arriving later than usual. This has led to a concentration of heat-related illnesses in the summer months.

Further details about the trend are available, including comments from a medical professional who has observed the increase in heat-related cases.