The pH balance plays an important role in the chemical makeup of the human body. The term "pH" refers to whether a substance is acid, alkaline (also known as basic), or neutral. The human body is ...

People in China and Japan have long used rice water to grow their hair longer and prevent it from turning gray. Anecdotal evidence suggests it may also be effective at preventing tangles ...

My water bottle is attached to my hip. I carry it around the house all day, leave it by my bedside at night, and take it with me pretty much whenever I go on errands, walks, and trips. Before I ...

Municipalities across the U.S. have been safely adding fluoride to their tap water for decades, and reams of data prove the mineral has worked wonders in strengthening enamel and preventing tooth ...

One in five Australian private renters are living without two or more essential items, according to a new joint study released by peak body the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), and ...

Numerous studies have shown that fluoridated water can help prevent tooth decay and improve oral health. A 2010 Nevada study found that living in a community with fluoridated drinking water was ...

SINGAPORE – The State Courts has ordered a retailer of alkaline water filtration systems, Triple Lifestyle Marketing, to stop making false claims and misleading consumers on its products and ...

However, drinking an acidic beverage like carbonated water does not make your body more acidic. Your kidneys and lungs remove excess carbon dioxide, keeping your blood at a slightly alkaline pH of ...

Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan, Hubei 430062, China ...

Millions of Americans may be exposed to an unregulated and potentially hazardous chemical in their drinking water, according to a new study. Researchers have identified chloronitramide anion ...