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 ...

But just how seriously you should monitor your salt consumption may depend on your current heart health and other cardiovascular risk factors, says Kainat Khalid, MD, a cardiologist at Jamaica ...

People at risk for developing type 2 diabetes are usually advised to limit their sugar intake and adopt healthier lifestyle practices. New research from Tulane University suggests that high salt ...

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 ...

Are you unknowingly overdosing on salt every day? Cardiologist reveals 7 high-sodium Indian foods you must avoid to keep your ...

Most Americans consume more than the recommended amount of daily sodium. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that too much salt in the diet can harm your health. However, some ...

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 ...