In older age, low sodium tends to be caused by taking certain medications, kidney problems, or infection. However, there can be multiple causes, and the treatment depends on the cause. Sodium is an ...

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 ...

Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that leads to excessive urination. This can lead to severe dehydration and high sodium levels — and these can mean serious complications. Share on Pinterest ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Earlier this week, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), after conducting a comprehensive review of the scientific literature, stirred up some controversy by concluding that the data ...

RAMAT-GAN, Israel — Your blood test results might be “normal,” but still put you at risk for serious heart problems. A major international study found that people with serum sodium levels at the upper ...

Diabetes insipidus is a condition that causes excessive urination. It can affect sodium levels and may lead to hypernatremia, a potentially serious condition causing high sodium levels in the blood.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a nonstop coughing incident for a night and day after a feast, which landed him in the emergency room. He was found to have extremely low sodium levels (118-120 mEq/L), ...

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 ...

Increased risks for stroke or cardiovascular disease (CVD) are seen only in communities where mean sodium intake exceeds 5 g per day, new research from the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) ...

If you’re one of the 120 million American adults with high blood pressure, there are numerous steps you can take to lower it, ...