The prevalence of isotonic and hypotonic dehydration among older adults has never been studied systematically, probably because of the difficulties in diagnosing them correctly. A proper ...

Unfortunately, an early diagnosis is often difficult because the classical signs of dehydration may be absent or misleading in an older patient. In this article, we review the most important age ...

The risks and complications of dehydration in the elderly include an increased risk of falls due to giddiness, hypotension, ...

Older adults are prone to dehydration for many reasons, including a diminished sensation of thirst, medication side effects, ...

It is crucial to note that silent dehydration is prevalent among certain groups of people. These include children, the elderly, diabetics, and pregnant women. Research suggests that the elderly ...

A Health editor changed her hydration habits to meet recommended daily water intake goals. Here's how she felt after.

Patients visiting emergency departments for dehydration or nausea are half as likely to receive IV fluids now than they were ...

“Young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk for severe symptoms because their bodies might not handle dehydration and other effects as well as others.

THE effect on spermatozoa of vitrification at temperatures of –79° C. and below has been studied by several authors. Human spermatozoa appear to be the most resistant ; a substantial proportion ...

A McDonald’s customer filed the first lawsuit against the fast food chain on Wednesday in connection with an E. coli outbreak ...

Untreated ulcerative colitis can lead to severe dehydration and malnutrition as well as other conditions, like arthritis and osteoporosis. It’s important to speak with a doctor to learn how ...

The facility put her on antibiotics, but a few days later she was in the emergency room with extreme dehydration. Lynn is ...