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November is diabetes awareness month. Diabetes is one of the most common ailments people suffer from in the United states. You should be screened for diabetes if you have a family history of the disease. A screening every 3 years is advised, especially if you do not exercise regularly and have a high carb diet. […]

Ever itch or swell after a shower? Then you may have the rare water allergen. After an interview on a radio show, numerous people called in to say they experience similiar problems to the lady who was allergic to water. The reactions vary in symptoms and severity. Even though rare, more people might suffer than […]

A new “smart” water bottle has the ability to test the quality and purify the water poured into it. Using a three level filter the smart bottle can remove chemicals such as chlorine and pesticides, heavy metals, and also some types of bacteria. The bottles are expected to be available in March 2017 as part […]

Drones have been deployed in the Netherlands to help manage and collect waste in the port of Rotterdam. Two water based drones from Dutch company, RanMarine, are part of a six month trial involving startup and other companies to investigate potential methods to help clean up plastic based litter from the European waterway. Key Takeaways: […]

Two cars in the Russian city of Samara have fallen into a 15-meter boiling water sinkhole. It was caused by a pipe burst from a central heating system, and pictures show hot steam rising as tarmac and cars were pulled inside. No-one was hurt, but if anyone had been inside the cars at the time, […]

A healthly digestive system is key to maintaining overall health. The digestive system contains 70% of the immune system, the system that the body uses to fight off disease. A diet high in fibre is recommended as a method of improving digestive health. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes may be reduced with a […]

Drinking too much water can pose health risks according to some experts. Excessive water intake can cause conditions such as excessive sweating, insomnia and even death. NHS guidelines suggest the average adult women needs around 1.6 litres of fluid per day, whilst recommending 2 litres for an adult male. All beverages, apart from alcholic drinks, […]

A stressful job can lead to a longer life as long as a worker has some control, according to researchers at Indiana University. They looked at the life spans of thousands of workers aged over 60 from 2004, and found that people with control over their workflow in high-stress roles were 34 per cent less […]

Staying hydrated is important, but drinking water is not the only way to do it. Eating fruit is effective due to its high water content, and eating salty food and soup helps with water retention. Hot chocolate provides vital comfort and energy as well as water. It’s best to avoid caffeine, which can cause dehydration, […]

Limits set by the EU to regulate the maximum power of kettles and toasters may stay in UK law despite Brexit, according to a report by the Committee on Climate Change. The Government’s official climate advisers warned that relaxing energy efficiency standards would be bad for consumers and manufacturers. This would be due to jeopardised […]