Gargling salt water can help relieve discomfort and prevent infection. It may also help reduce symptoms of other conditions such as allergies, sinus infections, sore throat, and canker sores.

People have been adding salt to their water for decades, and there are reported benefits, like boosting hydration and restoring lost minerals in the body. I exercise roughly five times a week ...

A number of home remedies for sore gums may provide relief from pain. Some examples include gargling with salt water, using an oral gel, and applying a hot or cold compress. A person may have gum ...

"Their adaptability makes the animals unique. Drinking salt water is an outstanding example of this," says Liye Zhang, geneticist at the German Primate Center (DPZ) and lead author of the study.

While some fire hydrants in Los Angeles ran dry amid the extreme wildfires, people wondered if firefighters could use salt water from the ocean instead of depleting fresh water sources.

Drinking water is not yet impacted, but officials are taking urgent measures. Drought and sea level rise have caused salt water from the Atlantic Ocean to creep into the Delaware River Basin ...