The main downside of drinking hot water is that there's a risk of burning the mouth and throat if it's too hot, the experts note. Avoid drinking water hotter than 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

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The Woolly Worm Festival returns this weekend in Banner Elk, celebrating nearly 50 years with races, food, and music.

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A car can get dangerously hot in the sun within an hour. Here's why you should never leave anyone in the car when ...

I’m a 78-year-old male with a history of high blood pressure, and I had a bovine aortic valve replacement in 2009. I ...

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