"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cracking open a can of carbonated water may sound like hydration in the making, but is there something in ...

When ordinary water is too flat to enjoy, some of us turn to the sparkling variety. OK, let’s be honest: Some of us guzzle it all day. The carbonated beverage can be more pleasing to drink than flat ...

Research has found that sparkling water (another name for seltzer) is just as hydrating as still water, and the human body absorbs it the same way. After all, seltzer is little more than plain water ...

It's refreshing, has zero calories, helps quench thirst and is the favorite of those who want to get away from soft drinks. But is sparkling water healthy? Does it harm your teeth, stomach or bones?