Earlier this week, the Met Office issued an “Extreme Heat” warning as temperatures continue to rise during the heatwave. Estimates suggest that the temperature could reach 33C, with some forecasters ...

Furosemide is commonly prescribed in the UK to help manage conditions such as heart failure and high blood pressure. The diuretic medication is used by people of all ages, including children and ...

Tens of thousands of patients are dying needlessly in hospital every year from kidney failure linked to dehydration, NHS officials have revealed. They calculate that up to 42,000 deaths a year would ...

You read that right. Sometimes, when you crave a sweet treat, it’s more than just a lapse in willpower. It could be your body ...

Dehydration is regarded as a major health concern in the UK by many, as cases rise across the country. Many people suffer from health complications associated with not getting enough water, and the ...

New figures show NHS patients are dying from dehydration and malnutrition on wards. More than 150 patients in England and Wales either starved to death or died from dehydration in 2011, according to ...

DEHYDRATION symptoms are important to recognise for if the condition develops and becomes severe it can be detrimental to a person’s health. Dehydration is easily treatable at home, but if you or ...

Dehydration in older people could be accurately identified as part of routine blood testing according to new research. The best test for diagnosing dehydration, known as a serum osmolality test, is ...