What's the latest with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's health? 3 things to know

The 2016 election has been a wild one, and as we draw nearer to November, each candidate's health is being heavily scrutinized. 

Here's what you need to know on Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, according to NBC News.

1. After dealing with pneumonia earlier in the month, Ms.Clinton released more of her medical records to the public.

Ms. Clinton is taking armor thyroid, coumadin, levaquin, Clarinex and B-12 on an as needed basis. She has a blood pressure of 100 over a 70; a heart rate of 70; a respiratory rate of 18; a temperature of 97.8 and a pulse-oximetry of 99 percent.

She had a normal mammogram and breast ultrasound. Her lab tests are normal.

Lisa Bardack, MD, Ms. Clinton's personal physician, said the her physical exam was normal and that the candidate was in "excellent mental condition."

2. Ms.Clinton's campaign is also releasing medical records for Vice President candidate Tim Kaine. Mr. Kaine is in "excellent health," but was recommended to add a Vitamin D supplement to his diet.

3. Mr. Trump will release his medical records on "The Dr. Oz Show." Mr. Trump had a physical examination performed by his gastroenterologist Dr. Harold Bornstein.

Audience members from the show's taping said Dr. Oz gave Mr. Trump a clean bill of health, despite a high body mass index.

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