Safe drinking water is a basic need and should always be a priority, not a privilege. Learn how contaminants affect your drinking water and how to prevent it.

You’ve probably noticed by now that almost every article on weight loss, health and fitness often talk about drinking more water. We’d hate to sound like a broken record but...

Is your drinking water safe? Do you often catch yourself asking that? Safe drinking water is something we often take for granted, until a crisis like the Sungai Kim Kim...

Water is the heart (and soul) of all living creatures on Earth. Humans can survive for quite some time without solid food but not for nearly as long without water....

Lead is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. While it has its benefits to mankind as it is used in a variety of products...

In most countries, tap water supplied to our homes are regulated and are required to meet the drinking water standards. Ideally, tap water is safe to consume as it meets...

One of the latest fads in town is arguably alkaline water due to its impressive health claims, but how true are all its assertions? Generally, alkaline water is any water...

One of the most pressing dangers in our drinking water is pharmaceutical drug residues due to its small molecular size (which enables it to penetrate our bodies), potency (a small...

Many people are aware of the need of vitamins and minerals for good health. As minerals are naturally present in food and water, this has led some people to conclude...

Water is crucial to our survival. Clean water is a matter of life and death. Unfortunately, even with the most stringent government regulations and ideal water treatment conditions, our tap...

Although the use of pesticides has greatly increased our food harvest, residues routinely end up on and inside the food we eat daily. While some have dismissed the low exposure...

Our body’s signal of thirst is not just confined to experiencing a dry mouth, dry skin, decreased urine and constipation. Did you know that these signs may not necessarily point...

Staying hydrated is essential for health but did you know there is a right time to drink water for maximum benefits? Asking ‘when to drink water’ might seem like a...

Wherever water flows, there is life. Without water, all life forms cease to exist. From the simple microbe to the complex human being, water plays a critical role in our...