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Nano Rescues Skin: Shrimp Shell Nanotech for Wound Healing and Anti-Aging Face Cream
March 16, 2012 — Nanoparticles containing chitosan have been shown to have effective antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Escherichia coli. The materials could be used as a protective ... > full story -
Link Between Sodium, Calcium and Heartbeat Illuminated
February 13, 2012 — Researchers have revealed, for the first time, one of the molecular mechanisms that regulates the beating of heart cells by controlling the movement of sodium in out of the cells -- and what calcium ... > full story -
Heritage Site Under Attack by Flowers
December 22, 2011 — The Belgrade fortress is not only threatened by the effects of coal burning, as was assumed until now, but also by flower beds. The deterioration of the fortress walls could be partially caused by ... > full story -
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 -
Genetic Defect Disturbs Salt Handling and Pushes Up Blood Pressure Levels: Gene Responsible for Hypertension Identified
November 28, 2011 — Hypertension is an endemic condition with far-reaching consequences. For instance, high blood pressure is the main cause of heart attacks and strokes. Other organs are also damaged by the chronic ... > 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 -
New Breeds of Broccoli Remain Packed With Health Benefits
October 13, 2011 — 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, copper, iron, magnesium, ... > 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
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