Water
Carbonated water may produce some weight loss but is not a ‘standalone solution’
Carbonated water may indirectly produce weight loss by boosting metabolism and blood glucose uptake, according to a brief report in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.
New guidelines recommend plain water and milk for youth, discourage caffeine
Experts from several major health organizations have released new evidence-based recommendations regarding drinks among those aged 5 to 18 years.
‘Simple and ubiquitous’: Increasing water intake may help several health conditions
Increased water consumption has been linked to beneficial health outcomes like weight loss and fewer kidney stones, a systematic review published in JAMA Network Open showed.
Recommending tap water critical for ‘ensuring long-term health safety’
Recommending tap water consumption could help address health and environmental concerns related to bottled water, according to a commentary published in BMJ Global Health.
No infection increase seen after dermatologic surgery with early water exposure
Dermatologic surgery wounds that were exposed to water in the hours following surgery did not experience an increase in infection, hematoma or bruising, according to a study.
Lithium in drinking water linked to negative effects on human health
NEW YORK — Lithium exposure in drinking water was associated with potentially detrimental effects on human health, including increased risk for autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia spectrum disorder, according to researchers.
Many children in rural Alabama lack access to safe water, sanitation
Most children in three rural Alabama counties live without connections to centralized sewer systems, placing them at risk for certain infections, according to a study published in Pediatrics.
Alcon introduces ‘water innovations’ contact lens technology portfolio
ATLANTA — Alcon has adopted a comprehensive approach to enabling eye care professionals to speak in patient-friendly terms about the company’s portfolio of contact lenses, Kristen Brotherson said at SECO 2024.
Alkaline water ‘can't raise urine pH enough’ to prevent kidney stones
Commercially available alkaline water has minimal alkali content and offers no benefits compared with tap water and other methods for adults with uric acid and cystine urolithiasis, data show.
Metals, sulfate in water heighten risk for mycobacterial infections in cystic fibrosis
Among patients with cystic fibrosis, increases in sulfate and specific metals in water raised the odds for nontuberculosis mycobacterial infections, according to results published in Environmental Epidemiology.