May 3 -- Bottled water is the world's fastest growing beverage, but consumers would be better served by simply turning on the tap, asserts an environmental group. Bottlers of water generally ...

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 ...

New Legislation (AB83 and SB 50) is being introduced in California that would subject bottled water to the same rules applied to tap water. Bottlers would need to undergo annual inspections by the ...

For decades, consumers have been lugging around plastic bottles of water, fearing they will become dehydrated in the course of making a quick trip to the store. Besides thinking it's somehow ...

Water from disposable plastic bottles may carry more health risks than tap water for most people in the U.S. and other wealthy nations, experts warn. (Getty Images) One in 20 Americans gets most of ...

Bottled water producers also say they are not in competition with tap water. It is, according to a position paper presented to the mayors by the International Bottled Water Association, "an ...

The peer-reviewed study found that bottled water is the main source of microplastics, doing damage to the intestinal wall and kidneys and causing systemic inflammation.

As a record-breaking heatwave swept through parts of the U.S. this week, Americans increased their consumption of plain water, including tap and bottled varieties, to boost hydration and avoid ...

Lawmakers question purity, safety standards for bottled water. July 8, 2009— -- They proffer claims of being "essential," "pure," and "crystal-fresh," but are bottled waters anything more than ...

Water – it's a simple concept, yet there are so many different kinds available for purchase. There’s purified water (tap water that’s been stripped of nutrients and may be added back in later), ...

Drinking water and staying hydrated is an essential part of being healthy, but picking up any brand of bottled water to reach your suggested daily intake might not be the smartest move. Many bottled ...