PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] --To properly treat young children with severe diarrhea, caregivers in clinics long on patients and short on resources need a quick and accurate way to assess the ...

It’s a well-known fact that the human body is more than 60% fluid. In addition to water, your bodily fluids contain vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that keep the body functioning well. Sodium ...

Staying hydrated helps flush toxins from the body. This can reduce inflammation and decrease friction between bones. When a person becomes dehydrated, inflammation and friction may increase discomfort ...

Dehydration is a common complication of diarrhea. Short bouts of diarrhea rarely cause concerns. But long lasting or severe diarrhea can lead to serious complications, especially for children and ...

Symptoms of dehydration vary depending on the severity, but can range from headaches to heatstroke. Causes of dehydration include exercising, being in the heat, and vomiting or diarrhea. To treat and ...

With another hot Texas summer underway, the threat of dehydration always looms. Though this condition can range from inconvenient to life-threatening, it's tough to track. Researchers from The ...

Dehydration occurs when the body does not have sufficient amounts of fluid to function effectively. Alcohol has a dehydrating effect on the body, especially when a person consumes it in large ...