Tag: Water Consumption
Nonsignificant Increase in Birth Defects Seen With Direct Potable Reuse
Nonstatistically significant increase seen in prevalence of all birth defects collectively and in congenital heart disease
Drinking Water Quality Tied to Lung Infections in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
High levels of sulfate, vanadium, molybdenum in water supplies may increase the risk for nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary infections
School-Based Water Promotion Intervention Can Cut Overweight
From baseline to 15 months, increases in overweight prevalence were significantly greater in control versus intervention schools
FDA: ‘Real Water’ Alkaline Water May Be Linked to Hepatitis Outbreak
FDA is in beginning stages of investigation; there may be more products connected to hepatitis outbreak
Low-Calorie Sweetened Drinks Do Not Cut Calories in Children
Low-, zero-calorie sweetened beverage consumers take in 200 extra calories daily versus water drinkers
Water Intake Affects Caloric Intake From Sugary Drinks
Among children, no water intake linked to intake of 92.9 kcal more calories from SSBs
Increasing Water Intake Can Cut Cystitis Recurrence
For women at high risk for recurrence, increasing water intake can prevent recurrence
Coaching to Up H2O Intake Does Not Slow eGFR Decline in CKD
No significant slowing in kidney function decline after one year for adults with chronic kidney disease
AMA Addresses Physicians’ Role in Addressing Unsafe Water
Articles discuss need for formal environmental health training, ethical responsibilities for doctors
Lithium in Drinking Water Linked to Dementia Incidence
Significantly reduced incidence of dementia in those exposed to more than 15.0 µg/L
