Scientists have pioneered a new way to monitor sodium levels in the blood—without drawing a single drop. By combining terahertz radiation and optoacoustic detection, they created a non-invasive system ...

Salt offers a simple way to boost the flavor of our meals, but eat too much and it can negatively impact heart health. Luckily, there are quite a few salt substitutes you can use for similar taste ...

To do so, the researchers ran advanced simulations to identify how different diets affect blood pressure. They looked at what happens in the body, specifically the kidneys, hormones, and fluid ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Earlier this week, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), after conducting a comprehensive review of the scientific literature, stirred up some controversy by concluding that the data ...

Taking blood pressure meds? Experts explain which foods and drinks can interfere—and how to avoid common mistakes.

Dear Dr. Roach: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need ...

In older age, low sodium tends to be caused by taking certain medications, kidney problems, or infection. However, there can be multiple causes, and the treatment depends on the cause. Sodium is an ...

Diabetes insipidus is a condition that causes excessive urination. It can affect sodium levels and may lead to hypernatremia, a potentially serious condition causing high sodium levels in the blood.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a nonstop coughing incident for a night and day after a feast, which landed him in the emergency room. He was found to have extremely low sodium levels (118-120 mEq/L), ...