Red tide is caused by a harmful algae bloom. It can bring respiratory problems and even fish kills in high concentrations.

In 2023, nearly 29,000 households scattered across rural Nebraska received postcards instructing them how to get their ...

A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.

Water utilities in Altadena and Pacific Palisades are undertaking an arduous process of repressurizing their underground pipelines, testing for contaminants and attempting to flush them out.

Boil water advisories can happen because of water main breaks, equipment outages or planned maintenance or expansion. The ...

Tap water often gets a bad rap, but in many areas, it's just as safe—and even better—than bottled water.

A child would need to eat 9,000 cookies in a day to approach harmful levels of pesticide or naturally occurring heavy metals.

Experts explain why alcohol affects your menopause symptoms—from disrupting your sleep to impacting your bones—and what you ...

Florida has started removing fluoride from drinking water, following guidance from the state's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph ...

The overemphasis on an idealised physical appearance in media and advertising is particularly harmful for younger boys, who ...

The order is in effect until further notice and tests are analyzed to make sure the water is safe for drinking and other uses. North Jay Superintendent Ben Wright, who issued the order in North ...

Light to moderate alcohol drinking can raise HDL, but heavy drinking can increase total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. This raises the chance of developing cardiovascular disease.