27 Jul
Water fasting appears to be relatively safe, but pounds are likely to come back quickly, a new evidence review says.
In the midst of a childhood obesity epidemic, a new study is pointing to a way to help school kids maintain a healthier weight: clean, accessible drinking water.
The decidedly low-tech solution emerged in a study of 18 California elementary schools that serve largely low...
Black and Hispanic communities in the United States are more often poor — and also more likely to have harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their drinking water, a new study reveals.
Sources of PFAS pollution — including major manufacturers...
Water weight. It's the bane of dieters looking to lose pounds, causing bloating, puffiness and disappointment when stepping on a scale.
While a full 60% of your body is water, sometimes too much water is retained. That can make losing weight frustrating because it may se...
Could hydration hold the key to longevity?
Maybe, suggests new research that discovered older adults who are properly hydrated may be healthier and live longer than those who aren't, having less incidence of conditions like heart and lung disease.
"Staying well-hyd...
Climate change could spell trouble for those with heart failure, a new study suggests.
When the temperatures soared in France during the summer of 2019, the heat wave appears to have worsened the conditions of heart...
In an effort to further lower lead levels in drinking water, the Biden administration on Thursday announced $2.9 billion in infrastructure bill funds for lead pipe removal and tighter lead limits.
The new, tougher limits to be imposed by the Environmental Protection Agen...
Contaminated water is the leading cause of large-scale outbreaks of infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people, researchers say.
These health threats are called zoonotic infectious diseases, and recent outbreaks include COVID-19 and Ebola.
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Everyone knows that drinking plenty of water every day can improve your health in a myriad of ways, but here's a lesser-known benefit: New research suggests that middle-aged adults can lower their long-term risk for heart failure by simply drinking enough water on a daily basi...
Women who try to hold their pee during the day might want to rethink that strategy.
It's time to "get up and go," according to the Urology Care Foundation, which is encouraging women to be proactive about their urological health.
That, of course, means get up ...
Humans sweat more and move more than chimpanzees and other apes, but new research shows people are actually more water-efficient than their primate cousins.
For the first time, scientists say they measured precisely how much water humans lose and replace each day compare...
Kids and teens may be eager to return to their regular sports routines when it's possible to play again, after being sidelined by COVID-19 restrictions.
But a sports medicine specialist in California says they should take it slow to avoid injury.
"I understand the ...
Many people who tried going meatless one day a week to call attention to food and climate change continued after the campaign ended, a new study says.
Researchers surveyed 320 households from Bedford, N.Y., that took part in the town's "Meatless Monday" campaign in 2...
Stricter U.S. government standards for drinking water have reduced arsenic violations by public water systems, proving such safety regulations work, researchers say.
Public water systems provide more than 80% of the nation's drinking water.
The new stan...
Kids who don't drink water take in nearly 100 more calories from sugary drinks every day than those who do, according to a recent Penn State study.
About one-fifth of children fall into the no-water group.
But a multi-year experiment in the New York City pu...
On any given day, 1 in 5 American youngsters don't drink any water at all, a new survey shows.
And those who don't end up consuming almost twice as many calories from sugar-sweetened beverages.
That, investigators warn, translates into an extra 100 calories...
Not drinking enough water is a common but under-recognized problem among American seniors that puts their health at risk, researchers say.
"So many health issues are related to inadequate hydration," including urinary tract and respiratory infections, frequent falls ...
You'll find plenty of nutrient-enriched flavored waters on grocery shelves, but are they any better for your diet than a glass of water with a squeeze of lemon?
Many drinks promise health benefits, from more energy and better exercise performance to a stronger immune...
Downing the wrong type of drink when you exercise could put you at risk of kidney disease, a new study warns.
Specifically, the threat is from having sugary, caffeinated soft drinks during exertion in a hot environment, according to researchers at the University at B...