Karen Madorin is a retired teacher, writer, photographer, outdoors lover, and sixth-generation Kansan.

But how about another spice cabinet staple, salt? This ingredient MVP not only comes in clutch for seasoning, but can also balance out bitter and sweet flavors, add structure to baked goods ...

This week the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at home for substitutes containing less sodium. But what exactly are ...

One of the initial heroes of what was possibly the most successful and biggest public health campaigns in the country was salt. Introduced, fortified with iodine, in the 1950s, it marshalled a ...

We proudly completed his interrupted journey. We took a boat down the Volga River to Volgograd: a week's journey, but we were arrested at every port while they checked our papers. Evelyn Waugh's ...

Initially developed in the 1950s, molten salt reactors have benefits in higher efficiencies and lower waste generation. Some designs do not require solid fuel, which eliminates the need for ...

This film tells the story of the college players who defeated the 1992 U.S. men’s basketball team, filled with N.B.A. All-Stars, during a scrimmage before the Olympics. By Alissa Wilkinson This ...

The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day — well above the recommended limit of 2,300 mg daily. (Getty Images) ...

Can switching the salt in your shakers with K-salt or potassium chloride help in controlling your blood pressure and reducing your risk of heart diseases? The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its ...