Researchers from the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington have discovered how some microorganisms that live in portions of the ocean where oxygen is almost absent manage to thrive. Called marine oxygen-deficient zones (ODZs), these regions are sandwiched between the oxygen-rich surface and the deep layers. In their study, which appeared in the journal PNAS, they … Continue reading Arsenic is toxic to humans, but these microbes live and breathe it
Fluoride chemicals added to U.S. drinking water are unprocessed TOXIC WASTE; water fluoridation needs to end
Having access to fluoridated drinking water that can supposedly improve your dental health sounds like a first-world luxury on the surface – but the truth is that it’s a recipe for ill health and experts are calling for this dangerous practice to be stopped. In fact, America is one of very few developed countries that … Continue reading Fluoride chemicals added to U.S. drinking water are unprocessed TOXIC WASTE; water fluoridation needs to end
It’s a simple chain of cause-and-effect: Toxic green algae in Florida is the result of man-made pollution
An organism that has plagued Florida waters since 2017, bringing an assault of toxic green algae and red tide blooms, is finally disappearing, according to a report released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The announcement was made a few weeks after marine scientists observed that Karenia brevis, the microscopic algae responsible for the harmful blooms, … Continue reading It’s a simple chain of cause-and-effect: Toxic green algae in Florida is the result of man-made pollution
Is there arsenic in your water? Exposure from private wells may be significant
No matter where you are in the world, drinking water is essential to your survival. But while it has tremendous health benefits, water can also be a source of dangerous poisons. Many people are currently at risk of arsenic exposure with every single glass of water that they drink. But according to new research, there are … Continue reading Is there arsenic in your water? Exposure from private wells may be significant
If you think staying hydrated with “good” water isn’t super important, think again
Got a migraine headache? Drink water. Is your skin dry? Drink more water. Your joints hurt? Drink water. Are you constipated? Drink water. Hungry but trying to lose weight? Drink water. Feeling lethargic? Drink water. The average adult should be taking in about 2.5 liters of water a day, equivalent of about 8 glasses, because … Continue reading If you think staying hydrated with “good” water isn’t super important, think again
Scientists: Long history of fertilizer use on land is threatening our water quality today
Imagine you’re driving down a long, straight road through rural farmland. One either side of you are beautiful green farms. The produce being grown on these farms looks healthy and appears to be thriving. Now picture the land beneath those farms as massive sponges. Like all sponges, put enough liquid in and eventually the absorption … Continue reading Scientists: Long history of fertilizer use on land is threatening our water quality today
San Francisco Bay shellfish found to be contaminated with four different types of toxins
An alarming number of different toxins was found in mussels collected from the San Francisco Bay, reported a Science Daily article. A research team determined four different kinds of toxins, including one located in freshwater environments, in a study published in the journal Harmful Algae. The team found that the San Francisco Bay now houses a concoction of multiple toxins found … Continue reading San Francisco Bay shellfish found to be contaminated with four different types of toxins
Arsenic in Water at EPA Approved Standards Linked to Heart Disease
What comes to mind when you think of arsenic? For most people, it conjures up a deadly poison used by killers in fictional mystery novels and some real-life murderers, too. But the danger of this toxic substance most often comes not from some evil-doer but simply from exposure to it through our environment, including the … Continue reading Arsenic in Water at EPA Approved Standards Linked to Heart Disease
The shocking TRUTH: Where does your favorite bottled water actually come from?
An animated map generated by Business Insider has provided an overview on where the most popular bottled water brands actually came from. According to the map, Dasani Purified Water comes from a local water supply, while Nestlé’s Pure Life Purified Water takes its supply from a local well or municipal water source. Likewise, Aquafina’s Purified Water uses public … Continue reading The shocking TRUTH: Where does your favorite bottled water actually come from?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 