Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study evaluating older adults with a high risk of heart attacks or strokes has found that salt substitutions may be linked ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been using “lite salt,” which has 50% less sodium than regular table salt. Do you agree that this is OK? -- C.D. ANSWER: Lower-sodium salt substitutes are generally made from ...

“Salt” refers to sodium chloride (NaCl). Don’t be fooled by terms like sea salt, Himalayan salt, and kosher salt—they’re all sodium chloride. Some salt is necessary for human health. Plants contain ...

Dear C.D.: Lower-sodium salt substitutes are generally made from potassium salts; sometimes they’re all potassium, and sometimes they’re a mixture of sodium and potassium salts. The evidence is pretty ...

“Add two scoops of Epsom salt to a warm bath. Soak for 20 minutes then rinse with a cold shower. Repeat nightly as needed.” I often recommend an Epsom salt bath to patients I see in the ER for a ...

A Bengaluru pediatric endocrinologist has issued a stark warning to parents after treating a child for a 'very severe thyroid swelling' caused by a popular dietary trend: replacing standard iodised ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read that dietary potassium is very important in reducing heart disease risk, along with reducing sodium. I use a potassium-based salt replacement at home. Is there a maximum ...

Salt is one of the most essential minerals for our body. It helps regulate fluid balance, supports nerve function, and maintains proper muscle activity. While excessive salt intake is often linked to ...

There’s nothing wrong with reaching for some pretzels or potato chips during a movie night or wanting to order the French fries as a side at dinner every so often. After all, a healthy diet is all ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Add two scoops of Epsom salt to a warm bath. Soak for 20 minutes then rinse with a cold shower. Repeat nightly as needed.” I ...