The Latest Breaking News from Sodium

Dr Kevin Miller, cramp expert at Texas State University, has the latest advice on how to avoid that agonising tightening feeling

An international panel of experts published a suggestion in the scientific journal Hypertension published by the American Heart Association, calling for the inclusion of low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension therapy guidelines. Read further on Dynamite News:

We spoke to an energy storage expert for insights into the potential of sodium-ion batteries as an alternative to lithium-ion.

Scientists say two separate brain circuits control how much salt we consume.

New research shows that even patients on blood pressure drugs can further lower their readings by cutting back on salt.

The study suggests that by lowering salt intake, nearly everyone, including those on medications for hypertension, can reduce their blood pressure.

60-yr-old Mr. Maneesh was rushed to ER in unconscious state. Blood test revealed hyponatremia due to insufficient salt intake & use of BP meds. ICMR report showed Indian daily salt intake 8g, exceeding WHO's 5g recommendation.

Salt, AKA sodium chloride, has been used to preserve food and enhance flavours for thousands of years. Can it really be a health hazard?

The 58-year-old ”Suddenly Susan” star was “drinking so much water” and didn’t realize that her sodium levels were low.