dehydration – The News Desk

India is under the grip of terrible heat waves. The temperature has soared to unprecedented levels across the country, particularly in the northern and central regions. "Yesterday, maximum temperatures were in the range of 38-40°C over most parts of East Uttar Pradesh; at many places over Rayalaseema and Madhya Maharashtra; at a few places over Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Gujarat State, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal.These were below normal by 2-4 °C over Central and adjoining east & north peninsular India and normal over rest parts of the country," the India Meteorological Department has said.The extreme heat wave can take a heavy toll on human lives, particularly the elderly, children, and those working outdoors. World Health Day 2024: Tip...

In another recent case, a Canadian Tik Toker was hospitalized for water poisoning after drinking four liters of water everyday for 12 days for the '75 Hard' challenge. Michelle Fairburn explained on social media that she thought she had water poisoning, which occurs after one drinks "more than three to four liters of water in a few hours," New York Post reported.The '75 Hard' challenge asks individuals to follow a strict diet, complete two sets of workouts 45 minutes each, take a progress picture, drink one gallon of water and read 10 pages of a book on a daily basis. This is a strict challenge and in case one misses out on the challenge, they need to restart it. It is important to not take part in any risky challenge that can pose a risk to your health. If you want to experiment, ensure ...

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