The summer of 2020 will be remembered for many reasons, not the least of which is COVID-19. For those without air conditioning or access to a lake or pool, it will also be remembered for its ...

Pennsylvania is experiencing a change in climate. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says temperatures have risen half a degree; rainstorms are more frequent and more heavy; and the tidal ...

This time of year, during the “dog days of summer” you will undoubtedly see and hear a lot about the importance of staying cool and not allowing yourself to become dehydrated. We all known that it’s ...

Dehydration in the elderly can often be misdiagnosed, as symptoms as those that mimic dementia. Confusion and disorientation, which aren’t normal at any age, may be the first clues of dehydration ...

Dehydration is a potentially life-threatening problem – especially, as I discussed last week, in those over 60 years old. Summer heat and humidity exacerbate the risk. But age, diet, illness and ...

Despite decades and nearly two dozen studies on dehydration in the frail elderly, very little conclusive evidence exists on its causes or solutions, a research team reported Wednesday in the Annals of ...

The hot summer months can provide fun and recreation for many, but for others, it can be life-threatening. Tim Shultz, owner of Albuquerque Right at Home, says there are signs to look for that can ...

Cold weather suppresses thirst, making dehydration easy to miss. Doctors warn this winter habit can impair brain function, ...