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 ...

Not all teas are the same.

People who drink less than the recommended daily fluid intake experience a greater stress hormone response, which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and depression, ...

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 ...

The National Academy of Medicine in 2004 recommended at least 3 liters (about 13 cups) per day for men and at least 2.2 ...

Heart failure means that a person’s heart is unable to pump blood around their body properly. Heart failure can reduce liver and kidney function and cause fluid to build up in the organs. As a result, ...

More water isn’t always better for your kidneys.

You’ve heard it your entire life. Drink eight glasses of water every day or suffer the consequences. This seemingly simple piece of health advice has been repeated by everyone from your third-grade ...

—It’s an established fact that consumption of water on a regular basis is good for overall health. But what are the benefits of water intake with regard to specific medical conditions? A new ...

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 ...