Salt : Science World Report

Nov 21, 2016 03:00 AM EST

Reducing Salt In The Diet May Protect The Heart And Kidneys Of Patients With Kidney Disease

A new study has recently revealed that reducing sodium intake may give kidney and heart benefits for patients with chronic kidney disease.

Oct 16, 2016 05:49 AM EDT

Salty Snow Could Affect Air Pollution In the Arctic

Arctic is always considered to be the coolest place on Earth. But high population and pollution is making the region, just like any other polluted country or region.

Jun 03, 2016 05:20 AM EDT

New US Guidelines Aim To Reduce Salt On Packaged Food, Restaurants

Foodies are likely to experience a slight change in satisfying their taste buds the next time they head on over to a nearby restaurant following the new guidelines set by the Food and Drug Administration to curb down salt consumption.

May 23, 2016 06:04 AM EDT

Low-Salt Diets Heighten The Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Attacks

A study reveals that low-sodium intake may increase the risk of cardiovascular and deaths.

Feb 24, 2016 11:30 PM EST

Could Too Much Salt Cause Liver Damage?

Previous studies have shown that too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure and other health conditions. However, could too much salt also be dangerous for your liver?

Dec 29, 2015 04:11 PM EST

Salty Ocean Spray May Have a Major Impact on the Formation of Clouds and Climate

The salt spray from the ocean may have a dramatic impact on the formation and duration of clouds.

Oct 26, 2015 09:00 AM EDT

Climate Change May be Causing the Atlantic Ocean to Become Saltier

Most people are aware that climate change causes a host of issues around the world. But did you know that it may be responsible for more salt in the North Atlantic?

Aug 17, 2015 05:33 PM EDT

Road Salt Results In Metamorphosis Of Wood Frog Tadpoles, Early Mortality

Every year, millions of tons of road salt are applied to the streets and highways across the United States to help make travel safer. However, what scientists still can fully explain is how it affects our wildlife.

Aug 05, 2015 06:42 PM EDT

Multiple Sclerosis And Diet: Salt May Increase Risk Of Health Issue

Findings presented in the FASEB Journal reveal that a high salt intake may increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Jun 11, 2015 04:58 PM EDT

Salt Added To A High Fat Diet May Prevent Weight Gain, But It's Still Unhealthy

New findings published in the journal Scientific Reports reveal that a diet high in fat with increasing salt intake may actually prevent weight gain.

May 18, 2015 06:44 AM EDT

A Salty, Western Diet May Delay Puberty

Does your child eat a lot of salt? Then their puberty may be delayed. Scientists have discovered that high salt diets may delay puberty.

Mar 05, 2015 10:08 PM EST

Salt May Boost Immunity, Ward Off Infection

Can salt intake protect the skin? New findings published in the journal CelL Metabolism suggest that table salt could help prevent the spread of an infection.