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World's most painful ant sting targets nerves in the same way scorpion venom does

Bullet and greenhead ants produce toxins they inject with every sting, which prolong nerve signals to the brain and lead to trembling, uncontrollable and long-lasting pain in mammals.

LiveScience

'I can’t get it out of my mind': new research reveals the suffering of people whose dogs died after eating 1080 poison baits

Use of sodium fluoroacetate poison baits – commonly known as 1080 – to kill unwanted animals is widespread in Australia. But it occurs largely out of sight and out of mind. We may see signs warning the baits have been laid, but we rarely see the consequences.

The Conversation

Maurten Bicarb System review - an old concept gets new life, but how useful is it for amateur cyclists?

Sodium bicarbonate has long been used to help professional athletes eke out an extra percentage point in their performances, but bicarb spells trouble for most GI systems. Has Maurten cracked the code?

Cycling Weekly

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Anton/Bauer Unveils Sodium-Based Mobile Power Source

The new Salt-E Dog relies on sodium-based power to ensure a healthier production environment

TV Tech

Constant craving: why we can’t shake the salt habit

We know it’s bad for us, so why can’t we stop sprinkling it? By Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK

After sugar, time to watch out for how much salt is consumed

After the COVID-19 pandemic what seems to have caught the world’s attention is salt intake and its harmful effects on the human body.

The Hindu

Urgent warning over 'deadly salt tooth' leading to thousands more Brit deaths

Campaigners are urging people to curb their salt tooth to safeguard their health and reminding people that excessive salt can significantly increase the risk of heart attack and stroke

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4 signs you’ve eaten too much salt

Thirst isn’t the only indicator that you’re overindulging, experts warn. By Katie Wright.

The Independent UK

Heart disease risk may be 'significantly lowered' by drinking four fruit juices

The potassium-rich fruit juices can combat high blood pressure by removing sodium from the body and helping to relax blood vessels

Chronicle Live

Walgett drinking water quality, river system concerns aired by distressed residents

Walgett residents have shared distressing stories with the NSW Water Minister about the impact of water quality in the town, including one mother who says she had no idea she was "pumping sodium" through her ill son.

ABC News

The strange mystery of asteroid Phaethon's comet-like tail may have just been solved

Astronomers observing the strange "rock comet" hybrid Phaethon as it passed the sun have found a surprise that could upend 14 years of thinking about the weird asteroid.

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The Australian town where water insecurity is felt more than some communities in Bangladesh

Welcome to Walgett, where bottled water can be more expensive than Coca-Cola, and Indigenous residents go to bed thirsty.

ABC News

Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative?

Consuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

Tribune News Service

Sodium also needs taxing

Starting tomorrow, the third stage of a tax hike on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) will come into effect, meaning consumers with a sweet tooth will have to pay more for soft drinks with a high sugar content.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Salty snacks can be enjoyed — in moderation

The biggest problem with these is foods is that they tend to offer saturated fat and sodium with fewer nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Chicago Sun-Times

Is V8 good for you? What to know before swapping real fruits and veggies for juice

With a short and mostly recognizable ingredient list, V8 juice is a healthy option, but it doesn’t come anywhere close to eating real whole fruits and vegetables, one nutrition expert says.

The New Daily

Clear nutrition info encourages healthier eating, so here’s how Australia can improve food labelling

The addition of better food labelling could be used to clearly show products high in risky nutrients such as sodium and sugar.

Tribune News Service

Mushrooms make healthy meal magic

Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart…

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The New Daily

Do you want extra salt with that? The problem with plant-based burgers

In a Cancer Council survey of 35 plant-based burger products, "some contain more than the recommended daily sodium intake in just one patty".

Daily Record

North Ayrshire councillor feels the wrath as ham off school lunch menus rears head again

WEKU

The USDA wants to limit added sugars and sodium in school meals

The new standards, if implemented, would limit added sugars and sodium and emphasize whole-grain and domestically-produced products.

The Independent UK

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

U.S. Agriculture officials have proposed new nutrition standards for school meals, including the first limits on added sugars

Chicago Sun-Times

Healthy cheese? Some low-sodium, low-calorie, low-fat and delicious options

When it comes to a charcuterie board or just snacking, not all cheeses are created equal.

The Independent UK

Patients harmed in NHS scandals waiting too long for redress, MPs say

Recommendations were made more than two years ago after a report concluded patients came to ‘avoidable harm’ in the healthcare system.

The New Daily

Water is the essence of a healthy life, study finds

Those who aren't drinking enough water show more signs of biological ageing and are more likely to die earlier.

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