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In Good Health: The nation’s hydration fixation
Everything is bigger in America. The portions, the cars, and now, our water bottles.
Does it seem like everyone is carrying around a 30-ounce tumbler? The reusable water bottle industry is a multi-billion dollar business. But don’t forget about plastics. The sales of single-use bottled water also continue to rise.
We’re a nation intent on hydration. But how much of the hype around water is marketing versus science?
We discuss hydration with the experts for this show in our In Good Health series.
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New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has shown how our DNA determines our ability to fight viruses, revealing that many genes work together to control immune cells, tissue inflammation, and even our body weight after infection. The research could one day allow doctors to tweak immune cells to enhance their ability to destroy viruses. It may also assist in developing new vaccines, among other benefits.