Radioactivity and hydrochemical properties of certain thermal Turkish spa waters.

The study aims to determine the radioactivity levels of thermal waters which have been used seasonally or permanently in spas for therapeutic intentions. Samples were collected from spas in different regions of Turkey. Some radionuclides (K, Th, Ra, Cs), gross alpha (GA) and gross beta (GB) activities, and physical and some chemical parameters were measured.

How Trace Element Levels of Public Drinking Water Affect Body Composition in Turkey.

Since waterborne minerals appear in ionic form and are readily absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, drinking water could be a crucial source of mineral intake. However, no comprehensive research has yet determined how trace elements in drinking water relate to body composition. We aimed to assess the relationship between clinically important trace elements in public drinking water and body composition in average, overweight and obese individuals in Turkey.