Most people are familiar with the salted rims that accompany margaritas. This cocktail accoutrement helps strike the optimal flavor balance between ingredients like tequila, citrus, and fruit juice.

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So much of cooking is second nature: listening for your cake to "sing,” checking to see whether your pan is hot enough with a splash of water, and putting a dash of salt into a pot to help water boil ...

People who report frequently adding salt to their food are at significantly greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), even after adjustment for confounding factors. Researchers identified ...

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Patients with high genetic risk for hypertension who frequently added salt to their food had especially increased risk of CKD. Individuals with a higher polygenic risk score for hypertension ...