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 ...

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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 ...

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, ...

—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 ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

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 ...