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Salt/Sodium

High-Salt Diet Dampens Effects of Blood Pressure Drugs
To avoid sodium in processed foods, experts advise reading food labels

DASH Diet Has Extra Benefits for Women’s Health
Diet to lower blood pressure may also cut risk of heart failure, research shows

Smoking, Hypertension Each Account for 1 in 5 U.S. Deaths
Prevention efforts 'have run out of steam,' expert says

1 in 5 U.S. Deaths Attributed to Smoking, High BP
Prevention efforts 'have run out of steam,' expert says

Hidden Salt in Diet Haunts Many With Heart Failure
Study finds high sodium intake, despite efforts to cut back

Using Too Much Salt Is Common in U.S., CDC Says
Report finds that average sodium intake far exceeds recommendations, raising health risks

Yale Lab Discovers New Gene-Based Syndrome
Mutation affects kidneys, brain and inner ear, study finds

Slight Cut in Salt Intake Would Mean Fewer Heart Attacks, Deaths
Just 1 less gram a day could produce dramatic results, study says

Salt Boosts Blood Pressure in High-Risk Patients
Metabolic syndrome may enhance sodium's effect on the body, study suggests

Health Tip: Use Less Salt in Your Diet
It can help lower your blood pressure

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