Health
Scientists study how to reduce salt, but not flavor, in cheese
From soup to nuts, supermarket shelves teem with products trumpeting their reduced-salt status. Not in the cheese cooler, though.
Dec 24, 2012
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News tagged with sodium chloride
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Building a better salt substitute: New formula helps reduce high blood pressure
Let's face it: Americans eat too much salt. The popular seasoning, also known as sodium chloride, is found in many food favorites, including pizza, chips, burgers, and breads. On average, people consume more than 3,400 milligrams ...
Dec 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New insights into salt transport in the kidney
Sodium chloride, better known as salt, is vital for the organism, and the kidneys play a crucial role in the regulation of sodium balance. However, the underlying mechanisms of sodium balance are not yet completely understood. ...
Aug 23, 2012
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Medical research
Researchers find mechanism underlying muscle weakness in Becker disease
Muscle weakness in patients with Becker disease is caused by unusual electrical activity in muscle fibers termed 'plateau potentials' that make them temporarily inactive, says a study published today in eLife.
Apr 27, 2021
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IV acetaminophen eases post-spinal op pain for children
(HealthDay)—Children and adolescents given intravenously (IV)-administered acetaminophen after major spine surgery have significantly less postoperative pain, compared with those given placebo, but administration of acetaminophen ...
Sep 23, 2012
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How to eat less salt
Chances are you consume too much sodium, which can cause high blood pressure. Putting away the saltshaker is never a bad idea, but the vast majority of the sodium we consume comes from packaged foods and restaurant meals. ...
Mar 17, 2022
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Biomedical technology
Can an electric zap trick our brains into reducing our salt intake?
An estimated 2.5m deaths each year could be prevented globally if individuals cut back their salt consumption to the recommended daily intake of less than five grams, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Now, ...
Jul 5, 2022
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Clinical trial set to change kidney transplant practice
A major clinical trial has found a simple change to world practice for kidney transplants could deliver real benefits for recipients and reduce their need for dialysis by 25%.
Jul 10, 2023
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A new alternative to sodium—Fish sauce
Cooks, chefs and food manufacturers are looking for natural ways to reduce sodium in recipes in nearly every culture. A big challenge to doing that is taste. Consumers typically describe reduced-sodium foods as lacking in ...
Jan 18, 2016
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Study offers new insights into the mechanics of muscle fatigue
A study in The Journal of General Physiology examines the consequences of muscle activity with surprising results, indicating that the extracellular accumulation of potassium that occurs in working muscles is considerably ...
Jan 17, 2013
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