Tuesday, June 02, 2020

Drinking water

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Device Can Turn Air Into Drinking Water With Solar Power [VIDEO]
By Gerard Black | Apr 15, 2017 11:19 PM EDT
A team of scientists have been able to turn air into drinking water by using a device powered by sunlight.
New Sieve Helps Scientists Turn Seawater To Drinking Water [VIDEO]
By Gerard Black | Apr 05, 2017 07:11 AM EDT
A graphene oxide-based sieve can possibly aid desalination processes and turn seawater to drinking water.
A Simple Trick To Help Kids Lose Weight: Water Jets
By Jenn Loro | Jan 22, 2016 08:56 AM EST
Water dispensing machines installed in cafeterias across New York City’s public schools have shown to help overweight students lose weight according to a recently published report by New York University (NYU).
Legionnaire's Disease Spiked Up In Flint
By Jenn Loro | Jan 15, 2016 09:30 AM EST
Michigan is placed under a state of emergency following the Governor’s order to restore public calm as Flint’s ongoing water crisis intensifies after 10 confirmed fatal deaths due to Legionnaire’s disease.
Uranium In Drinking Water Poses Threat To Western U.S.
By R. Siva Kumar | Dec 10, 2015 09:13 AM EST
Even as the uranium content in California's drinking water has shot up 180 times above the safe level, there has not been enough action to let the people become aware of it.
Even Sea Snakes Need Fresh Water For Drinking
By Kamal Nayan | Mar 21, 2014 11:30 AM EDT
Sea snakes might spend their lives surrounded by water but ultimately quench their thirst with fresh water from rainfall, according to biologists at University of Florida.
Drinking Water Threatened by Toxins from Algae in Lake Erie
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 14, 2013 06:22 PM EDT
According to officials, drink water sourced from Lake Erie might be at risk of contamination due to algae.
Cilantro May Purify Drinking Water
By Christine Hsu | Sep 12, 2013 12:34 PM EDT
Sprinkling a little cilantro may be an inexpensive way to purify drinking water, according to a new study.
Cleanup at NC Marine Base Drinking Wells After 30 Years Since Closing
By Cheri Cheng | May 18, 2013 02:13 PM EDT
NC Marine Base drinking wells are in the final stretch of cleanup with nearly five dozen sites left to examine after years of contamination.

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Caring for the Health and Emotional Wellbeing of Seniors During the Pandemic

Senior citizens are at the top of the list of people at risk for contracting and unfortunately, passing away from the coronavirus. This is in great part due to their weaker immune systems and common existing health problems associated with aging. As such, it has been highly recommended that seniors do their best to remain at home to reduce the likelihood of contracting the virus.