Humans need to drink water to survive. Many of our body's functions would shut down without drinking water, such as urination, bowel movements and temperature regulation. In fact, over 50% of the ...

No matter the temperature outside, it is always important to stay hydrated. Drinking water does not only cool you down, but it also has many other health benefits, such as regulating bowel movements, ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Winter's chill tricks our bodies into drinking less water. Thirst signals weaken, making dehydration a common issue. This ...

Water is essential for survival; if people don't adequately replenish lost fluids, it can affect their bodies' abilities to function properly. After all, water makes up the majority of the body.

Dehydration affects 20% to 30% of older adults and is usually caused by insufficient water intake. It may also be caused by excess water loss through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, high fever, or side ...

People tend to place greater emphasis on staying hydrated during the summer, when the hot temperatures increase the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. But dehydration is a real concern in the ...

WASHINGTON — A heat wave is hitting the D.C. area, and spending too much time or doing physical activity outside could put you at risk of dangerous heat-related illnesses. One major risk is ...