Summer drinking poses unique and sobering risks
Lift a toast to summer fun but don't let risky drinking ruin the party.
Jul 21, 2025
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Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases: News and Research on Water-Electrolyte Imbalance
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Scientists identify why some heart rhythm drugs heighten risks when sodium levels drop
New research explains how low levels of the electrolyte sodium in the blood can disrupt the timing of the heartbeat in patients taking widely used rhythm-control medications such as flecainide, which is commonly prescribed ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Family doctor offers tips for summer water safety
Every year in the U.S., about 4,000 people die by drowning. Children, men and nonwhite people are at the highest risk.
Jul 15, 2025
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FDA approves Kerendia for heart failure with ejection fraction of 40% or higher
Following priority review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Bayer's Kerendia (finerenone) for the treatment of patients with heart failure with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥40%.
Jul 15, 2025
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New wearable device offers continuous, noninvasive hydration monitoring for daily use
With another hot Texas summer underway, the threat of dehydration always looms. Though this condition can range from inconvenient to life-threatening, it's tough to track.
Jul 14, 2025
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Children sweat at same rate as adults in extreme heat, study finds
New research from the University of Sydney has found that children are at a similar risk of dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme heat as adults, contradicting previous advice that children are more susceptible to heat-related ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Intravenous rehydration study challenges treatment guidelines for severely malnourished kids
Children with critical levels of malnutrition can be safely rehydrated intravenously, according to a new study that calls for a review of the existing global treatment guidelines.
Jun 24, 2025
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An ER doctor's guide to staying safe in summer heat
As summer temperatures rise, a Houston emergency room doctor is sharing important tips to help folks stay safe while outdoors.
Jun 19, 2025
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CDC, FDA warn of salmonella outbreak linked to pistachio cream
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued a Salmonella outbreak alert linked to pistachio cream.
Jun 18, 2025
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Low sodium in blood triggers anxiety in mice by disrupting their brain chemistry
Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium concentration, is typically viewed as a symptomless condition—until recently. A research team has demonstrated that chronic hyponatremia (CHN) can directly cause anxiety-like behaviors in ...
Jun 12, 2025
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