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Too Much Salt May Damage Blood Vessels and Lead to High Blood Pressure
June 18, 2012 — Eating a high-salt diet for several years is associated with markers of blood vessel damage. People who have markers of blood vessel damage and eat a high-salt diet are more likely to develop high ... > full story -
New Clues to How Brain Cancer Cells Migrate and Invade
May 1, 2012 — Researchers have discovered that a protein that transports sodium, potassium and chloride may hold clues to how glioblastoma, the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer, moves and invades ... > full story -
Simple Way to Remove Mud from Drinking Water
May 1, 2012 — It's easy to purify clear water: just put it in transparent bottles for a few hours in the sun. Muddy water -- like that found in the developing world -- is another issue. Now researchers have ... > full story -
New Evidence of Harmfulness of Second-Hand Smoke: Cancer Causing Agent Present in Gaseous Phase of Cigarette Smoke
March 21, 2012 — Scientists have shown that a key protein involved in cell function and regulation is stopped by a substance present in cigarette smoke. The authors found a cancer-causing agent called reactive oxygen ... > full story -
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 -
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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:
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