To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm ...

New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow

New US dietary guidelines released Wednesday echo past advice, but also include nods to US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement — urging ...
Essence

Where Salt, Sea, And Stillness Meet: Inside My Stay At Salterra

When you land on South Caicos, the first thing you notice is how quiet it is. There are barely 1,100 people living here, and you feel it immediately. Now, I’ve been to Turks and Caicos many times ...
WVEC

Road salt keeps Hampton Roads safe, but experts say waterways are especially sensitive

NORFOLK, Va. — Winter officially began this week, and while snow isn’t expected in Hampton Roads for Christmas, preparations for icy roads are already part of the season. Across Virginia, the ...
KUTV

Investigative report cites 'historically low morale' within South Salt Lake Police

SOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah (KUTV) — An investigative report from a law firm hired by the City of South Salt Lake cited "historically low morale" in the police department. They raised concerns ranging from ...
Everyday Health

Does Himalayan Salt Really Have Health Benefits?

Himalayan pink salt continues to be a trendy food, which many people enjoy due to its attractive pink color and larger crystals. From its origins in ancient seas to its uses in today’s kitchens, it’s ...
verywellhealth

What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Too Much Salt

Too much sodium increases blood volume, which raises blood pressure. Eating a lot of salt can make arteries narrow and stiff, increasing blood pressure. High salt intake can overwork or damage the ...
KSL

Officials: leaking barrels near Great Salt Lake aren't suspicious, public health risk low

GRANTSVILLE — State environmental and local health officials are investigating nearly two dozen leaking barrels discovered near the Great Salt Lake after a report on Thanksgiving Day. An orange-yellow ...
Self

Why Health Pros Think You Should Cut Back on Flaky Sea Salt

An ongoing push for “natural food” above all else has led consumers to make well-intentioned if sometimes misguided choices. Case in point: Iodine deficiencies are on the rise and it could have ...
Hartford Courant

Road salt and you. Your CT roads may be safe but your yard pays the price

When I was a graduate student from Nepal living in New Haven from 2012 to 2014, I kept noticing the same winter aftereffect across town. Along busy streets, the first foot of lawn by the pavement ...
Today

A Dietitian's 3-Day Meal Plan to Eat Less Salt

Even if you never touch the salt shaker, sodium can sneak into your diet in surprising ways. Actually, more than 70% of the sodium Americans eat comes from packaged, prepared and restaurant foods, not ...