Sip at your own risk. A new study suggests that where you get your drinking water could increase your odds of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a devastating movement disorder with no cure. Even more concerning, the source linked to the highest risk is used widely across the country, especially in the southeastern and central … Read more
An office staple could be harboring a gross secret. Many may turn down tap water, but new research shows it could be the safer option. And while bottled water seems like a healthier alternative, one office space fixture is actually holding lots of teeny, tiny bad-for-you unwanted guests. One fixture of the office space could … Read more
“Forever chemicals” may have yet another health strike against them. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found in thousands of everyday products, including nonstick cookware, food packaging, waterproof clothing and more. These manmade chemicals, which repel oil, water and stains, have been linked to higher risks of several kinds of cancer, liver and immune system … Read more
KINGSTON – Jamaica has declared an outbreak of the bacterial disease leptospirosis, suspected of causing six deaths, following the devastation from Hurricane Melissa in late October. The Category 5 hurricane slammed into the Caribbean island on October 28, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides with some 30 inches (76 cm) of rain. The resulting stagnant, contaminated water has … Read more
It’s been called “the champagne of tap water.” The H2O coming through New York City’s pipes is so clean, in fact, that NYC is one of the only major US cities that doesn’t use filtration. If you get your hydration right from the tap, you know it just tastes good — and it’s been said … Read more
Let this sink in — a dangerous, salt-obsessed bacterium is wreaking havoc along the Gulf Coast. Several dozen cases of Vibrio vulnificus and nine deaths have been reported so far this year across Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi. The rod-shaped bacterium lurks in warm, brackish waters — it can enter your body when … Read more
Your tap water’s dirty little secret might have just met its match. Scientists have engineered a high-tech filter that strips toxic “forever chemicals” from drinking water in a matter of minutes. Better yet, the new tool glows on contact with contamination, serving as both a purifier and an real-time monitoring system. Research suggests the majority … Read more
Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for minutes or even days, turning a refreshing swim into a risky dip. And the threat is growing. Outbreaks of waterborne … Read more
Your good health habit could actually get you seriously sick — and you wouldn’t know until it’s too late. While experts unanimously agree that we should all be eating more fresh, whole foods, a food policy professor has a warning: Danger lurks in your grocery store’s produce aisle. Not all fruits and veggies are created … Read more
DEAR ABBY: The floor I work on has a cluster of offices surrounding a central kitchen area. Fifteen of us share the appliances, including a hot water reservoir with a tap. The building is old and has lead pipes, so a service brings in large plastic bottles for a water cooler. Usually, whoever arrives first … Read more
On the heels of a shocking new study that found our brains contain about a spoonful of microplastics, experts say there are a few ways to limit exposure and consumption of these dangerous specks. Previous research suggested that humans consume a credit card’s worth of plastic every week on average, and the pesky particles — which are less … Read more
Has Perrier’s bubble burst? Despite efforts to keep the mineral product pure for consumers, water at one of seven southern France wells used by the mineral water purveyor showed traces of fecal matter after heavy rains earlier this year. The company streams its upscale water from the arid highlands near Vergèze, and the alarming discovery led … Read more
A key ingredient in rocket fuel can be found in a wide array of grocery products, especially baby food, fast food and fresh fruits and vegetables, according to an explosive new investigation from Consumer Reports. Perchlorate, a chemical used in the production of rocket fuel and fireworks, has been linked to thyroid problems in adults … Read more
BIvalves are packing more than just pearls. High levels of fiberglass have been found inside oysters and mussels for the first time, a new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials has revealed. A new study found high levels of fiberglass have been found inside oysters and mussels for the first time. prakasitlalao – … Read more
There’s no watering down these hard facts. Most health-conscious folks aim to upkeep their hair, faces and all-over skin with the finest of care regimens. However, it seems that even the best beauty routine is no match for the icky elements flowing out of our faucets and shower heads. But, surprisingly, New Yorkers need not fear — not … Read more
Water, water everywhere. On Wednesday, the Biden Administration announced strict limits on so-called “forever chemicals” — or PFAS — found in drinking water. Experts estimate this could prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancer and other types of chronic conditions, and reduce exposure for 100 million people. But what, exactly, does this mean for you and … Read more
The toxic chemicals known as PFAS are lurking in your house right now — and you’re probably inviting more of them in every day. PFAS, short for per- and polyfluorinated substances, are present in a wide range of everyday items found in most households. The chemicals — frequently referred to as “forever chemicals” due to … Read more
There’s something in the water — and you should get it out. Scientists have sounded the alarm about the group of toxic chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are often called “forever chemicals” because they persist in water, plants, soil and elsewhere in the environment — including animal and human bodies. … Read more
A California man has filed a class-action lawsuit against popular water-filtration company Brita, alleging that the messaging on the packaging is misleading. Los Angeles resident Nicholas Brown asserted that the filter in the Brita doesn’t remove or reduce levels of potentially hazardous substances from drinking water. Brown purchased a Brita Everyday Water Pitcher in early … Read more
The party’s over at one Ibiza beach where high levels of fecal matter were found in the water. Playa Pinet beach on Spain’s famed island was closed by the local city council this week after tests of the cove’s water showed levels of fecal matter that “exceeded” safety limits, local news outlet Diario de Ibiza reported. … Read more