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.

Some research suggests that gargling with salt water can alleviate symptoms and even help prevent upper respiratory infections. For example, a study from 2013 involving 338 participants found that ...

Our cultural obsession with hydration (Americans drink more water than almost all other countries) has entered a new phase: ...

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 ...

Or is this a kitchen legend that needs busting? So much of cooking is second nature: listening for your cake to "sing,” checking to see whether your pan is hot enough with a splash of water, and ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Aquifers deep underground supply the drinking water for most of the capital region. As the freshwater is pumped out of the ground, salt water begins to creep closer to ...

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 ...