Is Vitamin Water actually good for me, or am I fooling myself? [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2008 - 30 answers

Is drinking unsweetened, decaffeinated tea equivalent to drinking water in terms of health benefits? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 18 answers

My wife has signed up to join an MLM network selling a device called a LeveLuk SD501, which produces 'Kangen' water. I think this thing is worthless for health purposes. I'm keeping an open mind but we're talking $5k to buy one of these things and I think it's a waste. I'm wondering what the hive mind comes up with. [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 26 answers

I have two 12 year old boys who just started a new middle school. They have access to water only at lunch time and two hurried, grab 3-4 sips at the water fountain twice a day. A doctor’s note will allow them to have a water bottle available, but I need help composing a permanent, rather than a temporary allowance for the water. [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2007 - 66 answers

Water Damage: The apartment I'm moving into has significant water damage from last May, and the landlord has promised to fix it. What should I know about water damage repairs to make sure my health isn't going to be risked from shoddy repairs? This apartment is in Austria, if that's important to know. [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2007 - 3 answers

My watercooler at work has a hot water feature which I would like to take advantage of. What are the best healthy substantial "meals" that require me only to add hot water? (Relevant info: At a cafe I used to frequent, there were packets of Bear Naked blueberry oatmeal that were outstanding. Now, Bear Naked's site doesn't list this as one of their products. Does this product still exist? I don't like Quaker Oats.)
posted on Feb 13, 2007 - 20 answers

Beyond the idea that "Water is essential to carry out processes in the human body," I do not understand the more complicated health relationship between water and our bodies. [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2007 - 25 answers

Which is safest, hot or cold water from the tap? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2006 - 20 answers

A test by the Department of Environmental Protection has confirmed Coliform bacteria is present in well water. The sample does not contain E. coli, which would be indicative of fecal contamination. How does one go about determining the source of this contamination, and what remedial action should be taken?
posted on Aug 17, 2006 - 10 answers

Calculate the overall lifetime dollar value of using a Brita (or similar filter) versus the costs and savings, including general impact on healthcare costs, etc, associated with using tap water. [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2006 - 27 answers

I'm gotten really addicted to mineral water. Are there any health risks, especially if that's all I drink? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2006 - 19 answers

Why is it that when I drink lots of water, my lips become (or at least feel) dryer?
posted on Aug 20, 2005 - 4 answers

Pets pets and more pets: http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/4681">Sorta tangental followup from about a year ago- re: feline urinary tract blockage.
posted on Jan 6, 2005 - 10 answers