While oral chelation therapy may help remove all of the excess metals that are in an individual’s body from factors such as tainted drinking water, a new study is suggesting that medication remnants can be found in water as well.
A new study suggests people who choose plain water to quench their thirst over other beverages have healthier diets. According to Reuters, the study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who drink water tend to eat a diet higher in fiber and lower in sugar and calorie-dense foods.
In the search for ever more efficient and emissions-free methods of improving water quality, scientists are hoping to be able to employ bacteria strains to achieve that goal.
Developed regions of the world also experience clean water problems, and California – where supplies in major reservoirs and many groundwater basins are said to be below average – is among them.
A new report suggests private well water should be tested yearly, and in some cases more often, to minimize health risks to children.
Using well water for drinking instead of deriving it from public supply may put individuals at an increased risk of bladder cancer, according to new research.
The International Code Council Foundation (ICCF) is celebrating Building Safety Week 2009 by providing consumers with suggestions to save money and prevent disasters, and its Thursday tips addressed the issue of safe water.
California Shellfish Company has been sentenced by U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon, to pay $75,000 for a felony violation of the Clean Water Act for unpermitted discharges of wastewater into the Columbia River.
The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) has received a $5 million grant from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for source water protection.
Scientists are conducting a study to determine the health impact of recreational activities such as boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing on Chicago’s waterways.
Chemicals found in the water system may be partly responsible for an increase in the number of male fertility problems, British scientists say.
Tests of the wastewater in seven unnamed municipalities in the U.S. have turned up quantities of several illegal drugs, scientists say.
Results of a nationwide study on nitrates show this chemical contaminant is increasing in United States ground water sources. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the agency regulates nitrate levels because of possible cancer risks… kidney malfunction……
For millions of Americans seeking alternative health resources to drinking tap water, bottled water may seem like a safe choice.
Water is a critical nutrient to help maintain your health. Your body is made up of 60 to 70 percent water. If these levels drop—the deficiency can cause a host of health problems including dehydration… fatigue… back pain… constipation… headaches……
