POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) represents a mechanical failure of blood flow, distinct from standard heart ...

Both the medical and lay literature have entertained much discussion about the role of diet in general and sodium intake specifically to minimize population risk for cardiovascular disease and ...

Intake of salt is a biological necessity, inextricably woven into physiologic systems. However, excessive salt intake is associated with high blood pressure. Hypertension is linked to increased ...

Sodium can come from discretionary sources (e.g. salt added in cooking or by an individual during a meal) and non-discretionary sources (e.g. processed or pre-prepared foods.) In fact, about 80% of ...

Neural mechanisms underlying the regulation of thirst and salt appetite upon ingestion, remain unclear. Now, researchers have conducted experiments on genetically engineered mice and found distinct ...