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Yale Scientist Refutes Study on Bottled Water Facts Issued By Environmental Working Group One of the nation's leading microbiologists, Dr. Stephen Edberg, professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Internal Medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine, and the director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at the Yale-New Haven Hospital, strongly refuted today the Environmental Working Group's study on bottled water quality, citing the study's flawed methodology and lack of sound science. Addressing the study's findings which were released yesterday, Dr. Edberg said, "The Environmental Working Group's study on bottled water is troubling for both its lack of acknowledgement of scientifically based history and for failing to conduct controlled scientific experiments. Its conclusions unduly confuse consumers through faulty methodologies and unsubstantiated findings."

Effect of increased water intake on plasma copeptin in healthy adults PURPOSE: Inter-individual variation in median plasma copeptin is associated with incident type 2 diabetes mellitus, progression of chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular events. In this study, we examined whether 24-h urine osmolality was associated with plasma copeptin and whether increasing daily water intake could impact circulating plasma copeptin. METHODS: This trial was a prospective study conducted at a single investigating center. Eighty-two healthy adults (age 23.6 ± 2.9 years, BMI 22.2 ± 1.5 kg/m2, 50% female) were stratified based upon habitual daily fluid intake volumes: arm A (50-80% of EFSA dietary reference values), arm B (81-120%), and arm C (121-200%). Following a baseline visit, arms A and B increased their drinking water intake to match arm C for a period of 6 consecutive weeks. RESULTS: At baseline, plasma copeptin was positively and significantly associated with 24-h urine osmolality (p = 0.002) and 24-h urine specific gravity (p = 0.003) but not with plasma osmolality (p = 0.18), 24-h urine creatinine (p = 0.09), and total fluid intake (p = 0.52). Over the 6-week follow-up, copeptin decreased significantly from 5.18 (3.3;7.4) to 3.90 (2.7;5.7) pmol/L (p = 0.012), while urine osmolality and urine specific gravity decreased from 591 ± 206 to 364 ± 117 mOsm/kg (p < 0.001) and from 1.016 ± 0.005 to 1.010 ± 0.004 (p < 0.001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: At baseline, circulating levels of copeptin were positively associated with 24-h urine concentration in healthy young subjects with various fluid intakes. Moreover, this study shows, for the first time, that increased water intake over 6 weeks results in an attenuation of circulating copeptin. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT02044679. KEYWORDS: Copeptin; Fluid intake; Hydration; Urine osmolality; Water intake; drinking water Effect of increased water intake on plasma copeptin in healthy adults

Objective: Evaluate the effect of changes in the water disinfection process, and presence of lead service lines (LSLs), on children's blood lead levels (BLLs) in Washington, DC. Methods: Three cross-sectional analyses examined the relationship of LSL and changes in water disinfectant with BLLs in children o6 years of age. The study population was derived from the DC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program blood lead surveillance system of children who were tested and whose blood lead test results were reported to the DC Health Department. The Washington, DC Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) provided information on LSLs. The final study population consisted of 63,854 children with validated addresses. Results: Controlling for age of housing, LSL was an independent risk factor for BLLs Z10 mg/dL, and Z5 mg/dL even during time periods when water levels met the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level of 15 parts per billion (ppb). When chloramine alone was used to disinfect water, the risk for BLL in the highest quartile among children in homes with LSL was greater than when either chlorine or chloramine with orthophosphate was used. For children tested after LSLs in their houses were replaced, those with partially replaced LSL were 43 times as likely to have BLLs Z10 mg/dL versus children who never had LSLs. Conclusions: LSLs were a risk factor for elevated BLLs even when WASA met the EPA water action level. Changes in water disinfection can enhance the effect of LSLs and increase lead exposure. Partially replacing LSLs may not decrease the risk of elevated BLLs associated with LSL exposure.

Avocado Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and Side effects Avocado is an incredibly nutritious food. Originated from South Central Mexico is a member of a plant family called Lauraceae. In this article we study about Avocado Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and Side effects If it is hard from outside but creamy from inside. Benefits in multiple ways such as improves digestion, reduce the risk of depression, prevents cancer. Also called alligator pear or butter fruit, it is a highly nutritious food with healthy monosaturated fatty acid. Can be eaten in salads, smoothies, and brownies. Being nutritious it offers 20 vitamins and minerals in each serving. Also includes potassium, lutein, vitamin B, C and E, and folate. Avocados are healthy as it is low in sugar and high in fiber which keeps you full for a longer period. Studies show that people who eat avocado in lunch feel less hungry for the next 3 hours.

What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular diets because of its amazing benefits and results. Human fasting is not a new concept by any means intermittent fasting is just a rebranding of it, your body enters a fasting state every time you sleep or doing a stressful job where you didn't have time to eat breakfast.In this article we will study about Intermittent Fasting and its Health Benefits for weight loss. In simple words, intermittent fasting is just an eating plan that alternates between fasting and eating periods. The goal is to strictly starve the body long enough to trigger fat burning, while its result may differ for every individual. The studies show that if the intermittent fasting is done correctly it can help you to lose weight, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, control diabetes, and improves brain function. While on fasting you are not allowed to eat any food. only you can drink water, coffee, or other low-calorie drinks. Low-calorie supplements are also allowed during fasting.

Colorado teens are now rejecting smoking choosing weed edibles as an alternative, claims a new study. It argues that there is a rise in dabbing too.

"Chemo brain" is a term used to describe memory and mental processing difficulties some patients may experience during and after chemotherapy treatments. While the concern remains very much an area of study with the full causes still unknown, most clinicians recognize and appreciate the struggles their patients may experience with "chemo brain."

The results of a second benchmarking study released today by the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) show that the amount of water and energy used to produce bottled water products in North America is still less than all other types of packaged beverages. On average, 1.32 liters of water (including the liter of water consumed) and 0.24 mega joules of energy are used to produce 1 liter of finished bottled water.1

The enormous benefits of honey have made it an indispensable element of ancient medicines such as Ayurvedic medicine. Scientists are also studying the benefits regarding modern medicine, especially in the healing of the wounds.

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Types of Intermittent Fasting for weight loss | 16/8 Fasting Nowadays Intermittent fasting is getting very popular because of its amazing and weight loss results. Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern which alternates between eating and fasting period. In this article we will study about Types of Intermittent Fasting for weight loss. Many people follow IF for getting rid of fat and to lose weight. In IF you strictly starve the body long enough to trigger fat burning. Intermittent fasting has many health benefits which include weight loss, lower insulin level, and blood sugar, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, helps to prevent cancer, improves brain functioning.

Eggs are one of the most healthiest and incredibly nutritious food available in your kitchen. They are loaded with vitamins and minerals which are very essential for our body. In this article we study about Eggs Health Benefits, Nutritional fact, and Daily Consumption. They are a good source of protein and other nutrients which are cheapest and easily available in many parts of world. Their has been many misconceptions in the past regarding eating eggs is safe or not because of its high cholesterol content. Just one large yolk contains 210mg of cholesterol and some additional nutrients that may help to reduce the risk of heart disease. So having eggs in moderation makes them a very healthy and safe choice. They are high in protein, just one large egg contains 6grams of protein. Although Protein is very important for increasing your immunity, building muscles, and growing stronger hair and nails. It is delicious and can be made quickly without any effort which helps you to reach your protein requirement easily. As eggs are filled with essential nutrients such as phosphorus, selenium, folate, zinc, calcium, and vitamins A, D, B12, E, K, B6, B5 altogether they have many health benefits.

Do you know? 71% of Earth's Surface is covered with water. As water is a natural flavorless substance and most essential for all living beings on the earth. Almost 60% of the Human body is made up of water. So, the query arises that How much water should I drink in a day? It differs according to factors such as age, gender, and place where we live. Male requires more water than female because body fat of male is less as compared to female, also the amount of energy spent by a male is higher than female. Men require about 3 liters of water in a day i.e 0.79 gallons (12 Cups) whereas Women require 2.2 liters of water in a day i.e 0.58 gallons (9 Cups). Fruits, Vegetables, Smoothies, Milk, Herbal teas contain lots of water. Although water is best as it's zero calories and freely available. According to the weight of an individual one must drink half an ounce of water for every pound they weigh. Carry your water bottle where ever you go. Our body losses water in the form of saliva, urine, sweat, breathing, etc. This leads to a large amount of water loss from the body. So, to keep yourself, hydrated one must have more intake of water. Kids should have more water to keep them healthy. As it will help them to stay the active full day. Kids have more activities such as going to school, study, playing, etc as compared to adults. So, for the perfect growth of child parents should take care of their water intake.