Normal sodium levels in your blood are between 135 and 145 milliequivalents per liter (mEQ/L) — anything higher or lower may ...

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 ...

Sodium is an essential mineral for your body, but many Americans consume too much. A low-sodium diet is often advised for conditions like high blood pressure or kidney disease. A study found that a ...

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology emphasize lifestyle changes to manage blood pressure. High blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart ...

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 ...

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 ...