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Link Between Sodium, Calcium and Heartbeat Illuminated
Researchers have revealed,
for the first time, one of
the molecular mechanisms
that regulates the beating
of heart cells by
controlling the movement of
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Genetic Defect Disturbs Salt Handling and Pushes Up Blood Pressure Levels: Gene Responsible for Hypertension Identified
Hypertension is an endemic
condition with far-reaching
consequences. For instance,
high blood pressure is the
main cause of heart attacks
... > full story
New Breeds of Broccoli Remain Packed With Health Benefits
Scientists have demonstrated
that mineral levels in new
varieties of broccoli have
not declined since 1975, and
that the broccoli contains
the same levels of calcium,
... > full story
Self-Powered, Blood-Activated Sensor Detects Pancreatitis Quickly and Cheaply
A new low cost test for
acute pancreatitis that gets
results much faster than
existing tests has been
developed by scientists. The
... > full story
- Link Between Sodium, Calcium and Heartbeat Illuminated
- Genetic Defect Disturbs Salt Handling and Pushes Up Blood Pressure Levels: Gene Responsible for Hypertension Identified
- New Breeds of Broccoli Remain Packed With Health Benefits
- Self-Powered, Blood-Activated Sensor Detects Pancreatitis Quickly and Cheaply
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Early Dietary Experience Shapes Salt Preference of Infants and Preschoolers
December 20, 2011 — Researchers report that 6-month-old infants who have been introduced to starchy table foods, which often contain added salt, have a heightened preference for salty taste. They also were more likely ... > full story -
Study Evaluates Association Between Urinary Salt Excretion and Risk of Cardiovascular Events or Death
November 22, 2011 — For persons with cardiovascular disease or diabetes, urinary sodium excretion (a surrogate for salt intake) at higher levels or at lower levels compared to mid-range values was associated with an ... > full storyMore: -
A New Technique Makes It Possible to Reduce by Half the Amount of Salt in Already Desalted Cod
November 18, 2011 — Researchers have achieved a 50% reduction in the amount of salt in already desalted cod, thus obtaining a final product that preserves all its sensory properties and is particularly suitable for ... > full story -
Additives Meant to Protect Vitamin C Actually Cause More Harm, Study Suggests
September 28, 2011 — Anti-caking agents in powdered products may hasten degradation of vitamin C instead of doing what they are supposed to do: protect the nutrient from ... > full story -
Kidney Damage and High Blood Pressure: Faulty Filtration Allows Detrimental Enzymes to Wreak Havoc on Fluid Balance, Research Suggests
September 22, 2011 — Scientists have now begun to understand kidney damage on a cellular level and how the activity of certain molecules in damaged kidneys contributes to salt and water retention in nephrotic syndrome. ... > full story -
Cellular Intricacies of Cystic Fibrosis
September 19, 2011 — When researchers discovered the primary genetic defect that causes cystic fibrosis (CF) back in 1989, they opened up a new realm of research into treatment and a cure for the disease. Since then, ... > full story -
Older Adults With Too Much Salt in Diet and Too Little Exercise at Greater Risk of Cognitive Decline, Study Finds
August 22, 2011 — Older adults who lead sedentary lifestyles and consume a lot of sodium in their diet may be putting themselves at risk for more than just heart disease. A new study has found evidence that high-salt ... > full story -
Gazpacho Ingredients Lose Vitamin C During Preparation
August 5, 2011 — In summer, more dishes like gazpacho –- a cold soup containing raw vegetables, bread, olive oil and vinegar –- are consumed. A new study has revealed that ingredients’ vitamin C ... > full story -
Seventy Percent of 8-Month-Olds Consume Too Much Salt, UK Study Shows
July 31, 2011 — Seventy per cent of eight-month-old babies have a salt intake higher than the recommended UK maximum level, due to being fed salty and processed foods like yeast extract, gravy, baked beans and ... > full story -
Study Investigates Association Between Intake of Sodium and Potassium and Deaths Among U.S. Adults
July 12, 2011 — A high sodium intake, especially when combined with a low potassium intake, is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, according to a new ... > full story
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