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You’re making pasta. The water comes to a boil, and it’s time to add the salt. But how much? Do you even pay attention? Count me among the people who typically dump some indiscriminate amount in and ...

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Excessive salt intake leads to ill-health effects, of which hypertension (high blood pressure) stands as the most serious. Yet is the treatment offered the most effective? New research suggests an ...