Almost everyone has faced a sudden, urgent trip to the bathroom. Diarrhoea is never pleasant, and it’s more than just an inconvenience. It can drain your body of fluids and vital salts fast. Anyone ...

Dehydration is a common health problem all through the year. It occurs when your body loses more water and electrolytes than it takes in. Common causes include insufficient fluid intake, excessive ...

“Don’t let diarrhoea drain you, ORS can sustain you!”, “Diarrhoea won’t win today, ORS is here to stay!”, and “Stay strong, stay hydrated: ORS saves the day!” — these are slogans one has heard over ...

Newer polymer-based formulations of oral rehydration solution given to treat diarrhoea may offer some benefits over older sugar-salt formulations. But, say Cochrane researchers who carried out a ...