Drinking water

Washington, DC - February 13 : President Donald J Trump watches as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services Secretary, speaks after being sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

BIG DAY FOR DENTISTS

RFK Jr. Reveals Plan to Wreck ‘Vital’ Public Health Scheme

Promises made. Promises kept.

Amethyst Martinez

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

A KICK IN THE TEETH

Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoride in Drinking Water

The ban will take effect on May 7 and is likely to affect lower income families.

Nandika Chatterjee

The EPA has announced new limits on the amount of PFAS or “forever chemicals” that water systems can allow in drinking water.

EPA Imposes First Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Tap Water

Exposure to the synthetic chemicals can increase the risk of health problems including cancers, officials say.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Police tape lines a crime scene after a shooting at a backyard party on September 19, 2020, Rochester, New York.

UNDER THE RADAR

Body Was in Reservoir for Nearly a Month Before Discovery

Officials lifted a boil notice on Thursday, declaring the water supply safe after a round of testing.

Amanda Yen

Stanley Tumbler vs Hydro Flash Review

GET READY TO TUMBLE

A Tale of Two Tumblers: Stanley’s Quencher vs Hydro Flask

Both tumblers keep your beverage cool or hot for hours, but there are some key differences to consider.

Samantha Leal

Nature of Aerial view Top-down Beach sand and seawater wave in sunset time. Tropical Sea Andaman Sea

This Low-Cost Device De-Salts Seawater for You to Drink

The process uses natural sunlight and could address the global water shortage.

Tony Ho Tran