dehydration
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This leads to dehydration and eventually “desertification”—a phenomenon the film tracks across a quasi-equatorial band of the Earth, where deforestation in pursuit of farmland has had a deleterious effect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
A largely sedentary and inflexible creature, dependent on eucalyptus leaves for much of their water, koalas quickly develop dehydration when hotter conditions persist.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Experts also warn that prolonged fasting can increase the risk of dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, dizziness, muscle loss, and complications for people with underlying health conditions.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
If you contract salmonella, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends drinking plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Water deprivation in hundred-degree heat doubles, maybe triples the dehydration clock.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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