DEHYDRATION

This completed study tested whether painting metal roofs with a special heat-reflecting coating can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in Niue, a Pacific island nation facing record heat. Researchers enrolled 288 adults living in single-story homes with metal roofs. The…

This study tests whether giving fluids right after spinal anesthesia, guided by ultrasound, can prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure in elderly patients with heart disease and dehydration. About 60 participants with mild heart failure and signs of dehydration will be monitor…

This study looked at whether a caffeinated sports drink with electrolytes and carbs helps with endurance, strength, and thinking during exercise. About 20 trained cyclists did cycling tests in a warm room after drinking different beverages. The goal was to see if the caffeinated …

This study tested whether a six-week multimedia education program could improve hydration knowledge and drinking behavior in 204 first-grade children (ages 6-7) in Tunisia. Twelve classes were randomly assigned to either receive the program during PE or continue as usual. Researc…

This completed study with 60 farmworkers in Imperial County, California, measured their exposure to heat and chemicals at work and at home. Researchers provided educational materials and cooling resources through community health workers, then re-measured exposures to see if the …

This study tested how well two different sports drinks and plain water rehydrate the body after exercise in hot conditions. Seventeen healthy adults who exercise at least one hour per week took part. Researchers measured how much fluid the body kept and checked blood sugar levels…