For many, the ideal summer includes plenty of time relaxing at the beach, pool or lake. Often these activities include an alcoholic beverage, whether it’s a canned hard seltzer, ice-cold beer or a fruity cocktail garnished with a tiny umbrella. But while partying poolside or sipping a margarita with your toes in the sand may […]
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Stanley who? I’m a shopping editor who hates drinking water — unless it’s from an Owala bottle
I have a confession: I’m not a big fan of water. To my doctor’s chagrin, I prefer coffee, tea and various sugary drinks. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I hit the recommended hydration goal (which, according to the National Academy of Medicine, is nine cups of water per day for women over […]
Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted
With the new Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black” in U.S. theaters as of May 17, 2024, the late singer’s relationship with alcohol and drugs is under scrutiny again. In July 2011, Winehouse was found dead in her flat in north London from “death by misadventure” at the age of 27. That’s the official British […]
Initial test finds ‘forever chemical’ in Mount Rushmore drinking water at level exceeding new limit
The busts of U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln tower over the Black Hills at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 2, 2020, near Keystone. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) A sample of Mount Rushmore National Memorial’s drinking water had levels of a “forever chemical” exceeding new limits established by the federal […]
GA boy thought he was drinking Mountain Dew. Why a middle school worker has now been charged
A paraprofessional is no longer employed after a student allegedly found a liquid that wasn’t soda in a bottle. On Thursday, around 1:15 p.m., deputies were called to Morgan County Middle School regarding an employee having alcohol at the school. When deputies arrived, they were told a male student had taken a Mountain Dew from […]
City seeks new downtown outdoor drinking area with smaller footprint and fewer hours
MISHAWAKA — The city is making its second attempt at establishing a downtown outdoor refreshment district where people can carry drinks from designated vendors in a defined area. Called a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), state law now allows cities and towns in Indiana to set up an area where licensed businesses could sell alcoholic […]
PHHS students cautioned about dangers of drinking, texting while driving
May 3—PENDLETON — Choices come with consequences. Faculty members and officials with an internationally known safe driving awareness program sought to drive that message home to students at Pendleton Heights High School this week with presentations and interactive demonstrations. In the midst of prom season, district officials arranged for the International Save A Life Tour […]
Young adults are falling for sunscreen myths — including claims that SPF is harmful and drinking water prevents sunburn. Here’s what dermatologists say.
Misinformation about sunscreen and sun exposure is surprisingly common in young adults, which dermatologists say can have serious consequences. A new national survey by the Orlando Health Cancer Institute that included 1,021 U.S. adults found that about 1 in 7 (or 14%) adults under 35 think daily sunscreen use is more harmful to the skin […]
How safe is Salisbury’s drinking water? City responds to latest EPA report
The city of Salisbury has responded to concerns about PFAS contamination in its water supply, saying it currently meets all quality regulations required by state and federal agencies. According to city officials, water standards from oth the Maryland Department of Environment and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency were met despite a newly released EPA report that […]
Drinking water testing requires vigilance ― and skipping the hair gel
Apr. 20—Four times a year, James Burton wakes up early, skips his morning swipe of deodorant and heads to the Lake Konomoc Water Treatment Plant off Hartford Turnpike in Waterford, the treatment facility he’s worked at for four years. Once inside the plant, which takes in and filters millions of gallons of water before piping […]
Ripped from the headlines: Man admits driving drunk but denies drinking; judge refuses plea
Admits Driving While Drunk; Denies Drinking A plea of guilty to a charge of driving an auto while under the influence of liquor and a denial that he had imbibed even one drink of intoxicants simultaneously made by Carl J. Dee. Jr., when he wasarraigned before Judge William Steinkohl of municipal court Thursday morning, caused […]
Can drinking a blend of oats, water and lime juice help you lose weight? Here’s what nutritionists think about the ‘oatzempic’ trend.
Weight loss drugs continue to gain in popularity, but not everyone who wants them can afford these medications, leaving some people hunting for more cost-effective alternatives. While natural options may seem promising, their effectiveness can be unpredictable. Berberine, for example, has been labeled “nature’s Ozempic,” though it may help more with managing blood sugar levels […]