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Dehydration

How quickly can the human body get dehydrated during severe heatwave?

Heatwave Dehydration: Scorching summer heat has shattered several records this year causing several illnesses, some of which can become life-threatening if not treated on time

How quickly can the human body get dehydrated during severe heatwave?
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 4:26 PM IST

Mumbai Marathon: 74-year-old participant among two dead; 22 hospitalised

Two participants, including a 74-year-old man, collapsed and died during the annual TATA Mumbai Marathon, which was held here on Sunday, a police official said. According to the police official, 22 persons who took part in the running event were hospitalised for dehydration and other reasons. The deceased participants were identified as Suvradeep Banerjee (40) from Kolkata and Rajendra Bora (74) from Mumbai. Banerjee, a seasoned full marathoner and software engineer, collapsed near the Haji Ali Junction, while Bora slumped to the road near a petrol pump close to a popular pizza joint opposite Marine Drive, the official added.

Mumbai Marathon: 74-year-old participant among two dead; 22 hospitalised
Updated On : 22 Jan 2024 | 7:28 AM IST

IMD's heatwave warning: Here're 6 common health problems to look out for

An orange alert has also been issued for parts of Bihar, West Bengal, and Delhi amid rising temperatures

IMD's heatwave warning: Here're 6 common health problems to look out for
Updated On : 17 Apr 2023 | 9:12 PM IST

Get enough protein, focus on vitamins, minerals to boost your immunity

Good nutrition is essential to a strong immune system, which offers protection not only from novel infections, such as COVID -19, but also seasonal illness

Get enough protein, focus on vitamins, minerals to boost your immunity
Updated On : 19 Apr 2020 | 5:43 PM IST

Coronavirus impact: Over-sanitising? Here's how to keep your skin hydrated

Your hands come into contact with multiple surfaces throughout the day. Touching your face frequently will only transfer the germs and impurities from your hands to your face

Coronavirus impact: Over-sanitising? Here's how to keep your skin hydrated
Updated On : 03 Apr 2020 | 1:42 PM IST

Losing 2% fluid of body weight may take toll on cognition: Research

While the effects weren't huge at 2 percent, they increased with increasing dehydration

Losing 2% fluid of body weight may take toll on cognition: Research
Updated On : 07 Jul 2018 | 10:19 PM IST