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 ...

Low blood sodium, or hyponatremia, can cause fatigue, confusion, and in severe cases, seizures or coma. A neurologist warns that three common medications can trigger this life-threatening condition.

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, ...

A low sodium diet limits high sodium foods and beverages. Healthcare professionals typically recommend these diets to treat conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Sodium is an ...

Using a salt meter or sensor in food itself, in conjunction with other measures, can help reduce sodium intake by improving control of arterial hypertension at the community level, according to a Thai ...

In a new study, researchers demonstrated long-term, non-invasive monitoring of blood sodium levels using a system that combines optoacoustic detection with terahertz spectroscopy. Accurate measurement ...

Americans eat too much salt, but the influence of dietary sodium is especially noticeable in women, whose blood pressure may become more salt sensitive in their 40s or 50s. Primary care providers ...

New research found family support helped adults in rural China reduce their blood pressure. Participants in a six-month, family-based program that included regular blood pressure monitoring, the use ...

SEATTLE -- Low-sodium oxybate (Xywav) reduced blood pressure as expected compared with the higher-sodium version (Xyrem), reduced nocturnal arousal, and appeared safe at doses above 9 g, a series of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 23-year-old woman. Recently, my friend experienced a problem with high blood pressure, and for about five days, I followed her diet, which consisted of no added salt or sugar.