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Just how healthy is plant-based food?

"Sodium, found in added salt and which contributes to high blood pressure, was our greatest concern"

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The mothers fighting a scandal bigger than thalidomide: ‘We were told the medication was safe’

Since the 1970s, it has been known that sodium valproate can harm babies in the womb. So why was it prescribed to pregnant women?

The Guardian - UK

How to make school lunches healthier

"When looking for low-salt alternatives to ham, there are several options to consider . . . "

Salon

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What is sodium valproate? Scandal victims need payout, review suggests

The Government has been told to give financial packages to women and children affected by the drug

Evening Standard

Hypertension guidelines do not include potassium-enriched salt

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:

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Cramp while cycling? Solve seizing muscles with this 15-point checklist from a health and performance professor

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

Cycling Weekly

Hypertension guidelines do not include potassium-enriched salt

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Chinese Carmakers Begin Mass Rollout of Sodium-Ion Battery-Powered EVs

First batch of mini electric vehicles powered by the potential lithium-ion alternative roll off the production line at two companies

Caixin Global

‘People eat two or three packets a day’: how instant noodles took over the world

High-salt, processed noodles have become a favourite cheap meal, especially in developing countries, but nutritionists warn of the health costs

The Guardian - UK

Panera unveils surprising ranking of healthiest to unhealthiest soups!

Discover the healthiest and unhealthiest soups on Panera Bread's menu! From Turkey Chili to Broccoli Cheddar, find out which soups to indulge in and which ...

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Can reducing salt intake help with hypertension?

The traditional recommendation to limit salt intake may have more cardiovascular benefits than we previously realized in the pursuit of a healthier heart. Eliminating even one teaspoon of table salt each day may have the same therapeutic effect on hypertension management as taking prescription antihypertensive drugs, according to recent studies.

The Times of India

Are electrolyte powders good for you? What nutrition experts want you to know before taking any hydration supplement

Few studies have been conducted on the effects of these electrolyte powders and other hydration supplements.

Fortune

Are Sodium-Ion Batteries Dead On Arrival? An Expert Weighs In

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

InsideEVs

Salty much? These brain cells decide when tasty becomes blech

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

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Reducing Salt Intake Lowers Blood Pressure, Comparable To Medications

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

Medical Daily

Got Hypertension? Study Says Taking 1 Teaspoon Less Salt Daily Is As Effective As Pressure Medications

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

The Hindu

Low salt intake nearly kills 60-year-old, doctors advise normal salt consumption

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.

The Guardian - UK

Should I worry about my salt intake?

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

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Brooke Shields suffered a seizure after drinking too much water. What you need to know about water toxicity, a potentially fatal condition

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

Inverse

The Most Delicious Holiday Meat Is a Miracle of Modern Science

Here’s what you need to know about the science behind ham, and how the curing process affects everything from the way your dinner tastes to how long it lasts in your fridge.

LiveScience

Astronaut captures image of a glowering 'skull' lurking in a giant volcanic pit in the Sahara

NASA has released a new image of an eerie, cranium-shaped caldera in the Sahara Desert, which looks like it is staring right at the orbiting camera.

The Conversation

How sodium-ion batteries could make electric cars cheaper

Cars that burn petrol and diesel must be replaced with renewable alternatives if the climate crisis is to be overcome. Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely viewed as the best option available.

Salon

Fried rice that packs spice, not salt

After the doctor told me to cut down on sodium, I knew I needed to rethink my old takeout go-to

Chicago Sun-Times

Try fresh herbs in place of salt

Just as many of us have learned to prefer a few extra shakes of salt on our food, research suggests we can retrain our taste buds to be satisfied with less.

The Independent UK

Knotty and nice: Jurgen Krauss’s homemade soft pretzel recipe

There is no better snack after a long shopping spree through Jurgen Krauss’s hometown of Freiburg than a soft pretzel. Here’s how to make one at home, says Prudence Wade

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