Unlike many other drinks, water is usually sold in single-use plastic bottles rather than cans. But there are several reasons why that's the case.

For years, branding for high-end bottled water tried to sell consumers on the ineffable characteristics gained by dint of its origins: the purity of an Icelandic glacier, or the exoticness and vibrancy of an aquifer from a remote Pacific island.

The best water bottles, tested by Women's Health editors, excel at insulation and design. Available in different sizes, shop Yeti, Owala, Stanley, and more.

This bottle's genius design "is really unlike any others out there right now."

As the summer heat intensifies, firefighters across the country are issuing an urgent warning about the seemingly innocuous practice of leaving water bottles in cars. This overlooked habit can lead to unexpected and potentially dangerous consequences,

Experts say sealed bottled water left in a hot vehicle is generally safe for short periods, but prolonged exposure to high heat can affect the plastic bottle and alter the taste of the water. Here's what to know as extreme heat begins creeping in across California.