When your child is throwing up (vomiting), it's easy for them to become dehydrated. The risk is even greater when fever causes them to sweat more, or they are also losing fluid through diarrhea.

Drinking flat soda or other carbonated beverages is no substitute for specially formulated rehydration drinks when it comes to treating a dehydrated child. A new study shows there's no scientific ...

In order to function properly, humans need to drink water. In fact, over 50% of the human body is composed of water. As temperatures rise, it is important to stay hydrated. Drinking water can cool you ...

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is an effective, low-cost dehydration treatment that can be given to dehydrated children. Diarrhea and the dehydration it causes can be severe and even fatal, especially ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – We often associate dehydration with intense thirst and dry mouth, but did you know that there are other, more subtle signs that indicate your body is lacking proper hydration? It’s ...

Children spend hours running, jumping and playing, but rarely stop to think about drinking water. It is plain, flavorless and—let’s face it—not exactly exciting. Still, skipping out on hydration can ...