Biomedical technology

Can an electric zap trick our brains into reducing our salt intake?

An estimated 2.5m deaths each year could be prevented globally if individuals cut back their salt consumption to the recommended daily intake of less than five grams, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Now, ...

Health

New research shows kids can help families cut salt consumption

School age children may be an important part of bringing down stroke rates, as first ever research in China published in the BMJ today shows that an app can help families cut salt consumption, which is tied to poor cardiovascular ...

Health

Drive to curb salt intake should focus on China: Study

Salt consumption exceeds national and World Health Organization guidelines in most countries, but only the highest-sodium diets, such as in China, are linked to clear health risks, researchers said Friday.

Health

Spicy food may curb unhealthy cravings for salt

Chinese subjects who enjoyed spicy foods appeared to eat less salt and have lower blood pressure, potentially reducing their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal ...

page 1 from 5