This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use ...

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UB dental researcher Marcelle Nascimento talks with UBNow about critical need for fluoride for all ages, especially in ...

Researchers use lavender oil to enhance sodium-sulfur batteries, achieving 80% capacity retention after 1,500 cycles.

Sodium can be sneaky It's not too surprising that nine out of 10 Americans eat more than double the amount of sodium they should considering the many sneaky sources of sodium. And more than half of ...

Salt is just salt, right? Wrong. It turns out there are many different types, and each of them works best in a different dish ...

Why do ocean waters stay open year-round in all but the furthest arctic climates, while freshwater lakes freeze over in the ...

Winter brings the challenge of managing icy surfaces to ensure safety. Knowing the ice melting point and how de-icers like ...

When ice and snow build up on walkways and driveways, here's what you should know about clearing the way for cars and ...

The design uses the features of seawater to its advantage by utilizing the sodium, chloride, and sulfate ions as the battery's electrolyte.

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Salt versus sodium, Kosher or sea salt, how much should you have—there are a million questions about salt. A pro cook answers them.