Using filters containing activated-carbon is a good way to reduce dangerous chemicals in tap water, according to a recent study from Canada. Researchers found that “filtering” pitchers with activated-carbon were much more effective at removing two common and potentially harmful byproducts of chlorine disinfection — THMs and HAAs — than other common forms of home […]
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Study: Activated-carbon filters effective at cleaning tap water
Published November 14th, 2006 in Safety Tips and Health Studies. 0 CommentsHealth Highlights — November 2, 2006
Published November 2nd, 2006 in Safety Tips, Health Highlights, Health Warnings, Women's Health, Health Studies, Anti-Aging and Children's Health. 0 CommentsHere’s a quick review of some of the more useful and important health topics currently in the news…
Turmeric, a substance found in the spice curry and other foods, might help to prevent rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis…
Concerned about salmonella and e. coli in your salads? The FDA provides some good tips for handling produce…
Eating a low […]
Worried about dangerous bacteria like E. coli in your salads? You might want to start washing your greens (and any other fruits/veggies you’re about to eat) with white vinegar. Recent studies have shown that soaking fresh produce in vinegar for 5 minutes and then rinsing with clean water right before eating can help to reduct […]