Given that 55–65% of the human body is water, per StatPearls, staying hydrated is key. Dehydration rates are higher amongst older adults, but anyone is at risk for chronic, mild dehydration that can ...

Studies show that 75 percent of Americans fail to meet their daily intake of fluids, which can lead to chronic dehydration. This condition can be blamed for many ailments like kidney stones, ...

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 ...

In a nation where water bottles are a common accessory, a surprising reality persists: most Americans live in a state of chronic dehydration. Research suggests approximately three-quarters of the ...

Mild hydration commonly occurs throughout the day as people tend to their daily activities. A new study indicates that even mild levels of dehydration can impair sustained attention- but not other ...

Surprising factors can increase your risk of dehydration in the winter. Here’s how to spot the signs you’re dehydrated and make sure you’re getting enough H2O when it’s chilly out.

Medically reviewed by Teja Dyamenahalli, MD, MPH, FAAP Signs of severe dehydration in babies and young kids may include ...

You’ve probably heard your fair share of dehydration facts (“eight glasses a day,” anyone?). But do you really know how dehydration shows up in your day-to-day? The truth is, dehydration is more ...

Most of us think dehydration causes nothing more than dry skin and a headache. However, do you know that even mild dehydration can cause your brain shrink to the size of a raisin? Yes, that's right.