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Water Fasting: Do Risks Outweigh Benefits?
Water fasting appears to be relatively safe, but pounds are likely to come back quickly, a new evidence review says.
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Some Schools Respond to Child Obesity by Focusing on Water
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2023
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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, Hispanic Americans More Likely to Have PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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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: How to Lose It for Good
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 13, 2023
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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...
Staying Hydrated Could Mean Less Disease, Slower Aging
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2023
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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...
A Hotter World Can Worsen Heart Failure
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2022
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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...
Biden Administration to Tackle Lead in Drinking Water
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- December 17, 2021
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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...
Biggest Driver of Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Water
- Robert Preidt
- November 2, 2021
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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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Why Water Is Key to Your Heart's Health
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2021
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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, Take These Key Steps to Good Urological Health
- June 19, 2021
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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 ...
Drink Up! Humans Are the 'Water-Saving Apes'
- Cara Murez
- March 15, 2021
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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...
Ready to Resume Sports? Health Tips for Getting Back in the Game
- January 3, 2021
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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 ...
'Meatless Monday' Can Help Change Diets for Good
- Robert Preidt
- November 14, 2019
- Full Page
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 Arsenic Standard Made Public Drinking Water Safer: Study
- Robert Preidt
- September 13, 2019
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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...
A Simple Way to Help Prevent Child Obesity
- Len Canter
- June 14, 2019
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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...
Many U.S. Kids Don't Drink Enough Water, and Obesity May Be the Result
- Alan Mozes
- April 22, 2019
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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...
Attention, Seniors: Drink More Water and Head Off Disease
- Robert Preidt
- March 21, 2019
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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 ...
Are Enhanced Waters Better for Your Health?
- Len Canter
- March 15, 2019
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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...
Hydrate Right, Your Kidneys Will Thank You
- Robert Preidt
- February 13, 2019
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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...