Gargling salt water can relieve sore throat symptoms by reducing bacteria and inflammation. A mixture of 1/2 teaspoon of salt in one cup of warm water should be used for the gargle. Gargle with the ...

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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded for a versatile technology that can be used for an astonishing variety of purposes, from environmental remediation to drug delivery and energy ...

Some social media users claim the "pink salt trick"—a mix of water, lemon, and pink salt—helps them lose weight and reduce inflammation. Experts say there’s no scientific proof to back up these claims ...

Of all the things you might consider adding to a glass of water, salt probably isn’t top of the list. Unlike electrolytes, colostrum or collagen supplements, salt is, well, salt. But are we missing a ...

It's summer 2025, and there's something very weird going on with tanning. It's...hot again. Despite the the fact that the habit can seriously damage your skin, young people are obsessed with soaking ...

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SPRINGFIELD — 1,400 gallons of a water-chemical mix leaked into a retention pond and prompted a Hazmat response in Springfield Wednesday night. As reported on News Center 7 Daybreak, Springfield Fire ...

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Professor of Public Health, World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development/School of Public Health, University of Technology Sydney This research was ...