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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...