DOCTOR. WHEN IT COMES TO SODIUM, A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE TOLD TO WATCH THEIR LEVELS SO THEY DON’T CONSUME TOO MUCH. BUT THERE CAN ALSO BE DANGEROUS EFFECTS TO YOUR HEALTH IF YOU DON’T GET ENOUGH SODIUM.

This exploratory study in healthy young adults found that plasma sodium levels within the normal clinical range are ...

(IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) - Falls and fractures are some of the most serious threats to the elderly, accounting for 50 percent of all injury-related deaths. A new study at the Erasmus Medical Center in ...

Q: My adult son was having severe nausea and vomiting. He went to the emergency room, where they told him his symptoms were caused by low blood sodium. What is this? A: Sodium is an important ...

Headaches can be a sign of low sodium levels in the body. Confusion and restlessness can occur when the body lacks essential electrolytes like magnesium and sodium. Muscle control and weakness issues ...

Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium concentration, is typically viewed as a symptomless condition—until recently. A research team led by Professor Yoshihisa Sugimura, including Dr. Haruki Fujisawa, ...

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 ...

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 ...

We all have trouble dozing off now and then. And while you may attribute your insomnia to sipping coffee at night or a stressful day, it turns out there may be a more surprising culprit: Your salt ...

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 ...