Dehydration

Can drinking more water really protect your kidneys or is it a health myth?

From kidney stones to chronic kidney disease, hydration helps-but only to a point. Doctors explain when water protects kidney health, when it doesn't, and why 'more' isn't always better

Why ORS is in the news and what it means for child health in India

With only 60% of children receiving proper ORS during diarrhoea, counterfeit 'ORS' products are putting more lives at risk. Dr Sivaranjani Santosh is on a mission to change that

Are 8 glasses of water a day really necessary? Experts bust the myths

Are your hydration habits helping or hurting? Here are some common myths around water hacks busted by experts

Not drinking enough water? Your body may overreact to stress, study shows

Drinking too little water doesn't just cause thirst-it could heighten how your body reacts to stress, with links to higher cortisol, heart risk, and mood disorders

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

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.

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

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

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

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