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Addressing the fluoridation news

Dave Gaylinn posted on 9/27/2024 12:20:00 PM

A U.S. district court judge in California recently issued a requirement for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to re-examine optimal fluoride levels in drinking water, but there are scientific reasons to continue the practice.

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What to know about summer recreating in outdoor waterways

Dave Gaylinn posted on 7/10/2024 3:23:00 PM

Summertime recreating is a fun way to stay cool in the heat, but before you dive in, take a moment to absorb some important information about natural bodies of water to protect yourself and the marine life sharing the water with you.

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The real fountain of youth?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 1/4/2023 2:46:00 PM

The National Institutes of Health recently published a new study that found that drinking enough water leads to “better biological aging and reduced risk of both chronic disease and premature death.”

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Have you had too much to drink?

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/9/2022 11:10:00 AM

While it is well documented that we should all drink plenty of water, it gets a little murky when determining how much.

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A new front in the war on waterborne disease

Dave Gaylinn posted on 12/18/2020 4:06:00 PM

A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declares a new and challenging front in the ongoing war on waterborne disease. Overall, however, the news from the battlefield is encouraging.