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...