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 ...

Hyperglycemia refers to high blood glucose levels, while hyponatremia refers to low blood sodium levels. While they are different conditions, some people with hyperglycemia might also have ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Processed foods are often high in added sugar, sodium, trans fat, and other ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife and I both have chronically low blood sodium levels, mostly around 132, but sometimes lower. It never reaches 135. This is of concern because sodium is essential for cell ...

New research shows salt in drinking water may raise blood pressure, especially in coastal regions where seawater mixes with ...

Low blood sodium, medically known as hyponatremia, is a condition in which the concentration of sodium in the blood falls below normal levels, leading to fluid imbalance in and around cells. Although ...

Some types of canned soup contain significant amounts of sodium. When eaten regularly, these soups can increase blood ...

Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life.

High blood sugar levels can cause blood sodium levels to appear low. However, this is usually due to a dilutional effect. Doctors can use a sodium glucose correction formula to calculate accurate ...