Salt is a mineral made up of sodium chloride that is essential for sustaining life. Your body uses salt to balance fluids, conduct nerves impulses, move muscles, and absorb nutrients. And on the ...

There are many reasons you may want to consider reducing your sodium intake, especially if you have high blood pressure. And it probably comes as no surprise that fast-food menus can be difficult to ...

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.

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.