The study of hydration and water intake remains central to understanding human health, with research spanning from molecular mechanisms to population-level epidemiology. Recent investigations have ...

People with heart failure have long been advised to limit the amount of fluids they consume each day to help reduce congestion, or the buildup of fluid in the lungs and extremities, but that advice ...

Dialysis patients who gain too much fluid between treatments should be advised to drink less. Although adequate fluid intake is an essential requirement for survival, excessive fluid intake can ...

CHICAGO, IL—Patients with chronic heart failure (HF) should not feel compelled to limit the amount of fluids they take in during the day, according to results of the FRESH-UP study. A more liberal ...

Note the use of the word fluid, which includes drinking water and other beverages. The researchers systematically reviewed the data from previous randomized clinical trials that looked at how ...