Despite their effectiveness in lowering sodium intake and managing blood pressure, salt substitutes were rarely used by people with high blood pressure, according to a review of almost 20 years of U.S. health survey data.

A team of researchers found there is a possible molecular connection between air pollution and an increased risk of developing Lewy body dementia. The study builds on a decade of research linking exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM_2.5) -- from industrial activity, residential burning, wildfires, and vehicle exhaust—to a higher risk of developing these diseases. The findings add to a growing body of evidence indicating how environmental factors may trigger harmful protein changes in the brain that lead to neurodegeneration. 

Baby and toddler foods often feature misleading claims aimed at convincing parents the products are a healthy choice, new research from the University of Auckland shows.