Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Food & Wine / Getty Images The health halo surrounding bottled water is starting to burst. Bottled water first became popular in ...

In the U.S., tap water is generally very safe, highly regulated, and far more affordable and eco-friendly than bottled water—though quality can vary by location and plumbing. Bottled water is also ...

A widespread reliance on bottled water is posing significant threats to both human health and the environment, with an estimated 1 million bottles bought every minute worldwide. This alarming figure ...

Researchers tested spring, groundwater, and purified bottled waters against local tap to see how treatment shapes the byproducts that emerge — and the differences were striking.

"[They] are more likely to cross vital biological barriers in the body." Researchers alarmed after finding 'higher than ...

Over the past few months, clean water has come under the microscope thanks to a slew of research analyzing what’s in the stuff we drink. The latest is a study that has detected a previously ...

A new study published in BMJ Global Health suggests that drinking tap water might be "healthier" than bottled water. The authors note that "misunderstandings about the safety and potential risks of ...

In today’s world, everything is a source of potential health concern — even water. Here’s what you need to know about minimizing microplastic ingestion via drinking water. A liter of bottled water ...

Plastic water bottles may seem like a convenient choice, but their widespread use comes with serious consequences for both health and the environment. From chemical exposure to global pollution, here ...

Up to 11.5 million plastic particles can show up in a single liter of bottled water, at least in a small slice of samples tested by a team working near Lake Erie. That headline number comes from ...

Korin Miller has spent nearly two decades covering food, health, and nutrition for digital, print, and TV platforms. Her work has appeared in Women's Health, SELF, Prevention, The Washington Post, and ...