A much anticipated government study finds that military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1975 and 1985 face at least a 20% higher risk for certain cancers than those stationed elsewhere.
Feb 1, 2024
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Prenatal exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in drinking water may increase the risk of stillbirth and placental abruption, according to a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health researcher.
Sep 30, 2014
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A new study shows that teenagers can be persuaded to cut back on sugary soft drinks – especially with a little help from their friends.
Mar 26, 2014
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What's the best way to persuade children to drink water instead of unhealthy, sugar-laced beverages? Do you:
Sep 12, 2018
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Women whose household drinking water contained nitrate had babies that weighed, on average, 10 grams less than babies born to mothers where household water had no detectible nitrate, according to a new study from researchers ...
Feb 9, 2021
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Nitrate in groundwater and drinking water, which primarily comes from fertilisers used in the agricultural production, has not only been subject to decades of environmental awareness—it has also been suspected of increasing ...
Feb 21, 2018
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It wasn't too long ago that America had a love affair with soda. Now, an old flame has the country's heart.
Mar 11, 2013
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State and federal public health agencies often understate the scientific evidence surrounding the toxicity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their public communications, according to an analysis published today ...
May 11, 2022
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The warmer weather and longer days have inspired reminders to "stay hydrated" and drink eight glasses of water—or about two liters—a day.
Apr 22, 2021
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Lead levels in drinking water that are permissible by the Environmental Protection Agency have detrimental health effects in individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. The findings appear in an upcoming issue ...
Jul 15, 2021
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