Sodium : Science World Report

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.

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?

Jan 07, 2016 03:00 PM EST

Sodium Consumption Is Way Too High Among The Average American

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that regardless of race, age, gender or even high blood pressure, the majority of Americans are consuming more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet.

Nov 10, 2015 02:38 PM EST

Scientists Explain Why Moon Rocks Have Fewer Volatiles Than Earth Rocks

Researchers from the Southwest Research Institute carried out an experiment so they could determine why moon rocks contain fewer volatile elements than earth rocks.

Nov 04, 2015 03:18 PM EST

New Battery Stores Renewable Energy At Low Cost

Researchers have created a new low-cost battery that could help store renewable energy. The battery is made of magnesium and sodium, and it has the same energy density as lithium-ion batteries.

Jun 22, 2015 08:43 PM EDT

High Blood Pressure In Youth Linked To Heart Problems Later On

New findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reveal that young adults who had elevated blood pressure for long periods of time are more likely to show signs of cardiac dysfunction in middle age.

Feb 03, 2014 01:49 PM EST

Sodium Intake Linked to Adolescent Obesity: Teens Eat Too Much Salt

It turns out that many adolescents consume the same amount of salt as adults, with some consuming more than twice the recommended daily allowance. Regardless of calorie consumption, this high sodium intake is directly correlated with fatness and obesity.

Sep 24, 2013 10:13 PM EDT

Help Turn Heart Failure Around through Low-Sodium Diet

Changing your diet in order to combat various cardiovascular problems can make a significant impact on your health, according to recent research from the Heart Failure Society of America, who recently had a meeting in Orlando, Fla.