The WHO released guidelines recommending the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes containing potassium to reduce sodium intake and lower blood pressure, impacting cardiovascular health positively and preventing strokes. These guidelines aim to reduce noncommunicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and chronic kidney disease, associated with high sodium intake, with evidence supporting the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes in households. The guidelines exclude individuals with kidney impairments and suggest policymakers and health professionals promote the reduction of sodium intake using potassium-enhanced salt alternatives.
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'Attempted malicious misinformation campaign': Govt calls out Pakistan’s propaganda
NEW DELHI: The Indian government has rejected Pakistan's claims regarding attacks on its infrastructure, branding them as a "malicious misinformation campaign." During a briefing on Operation Sindoor, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh emphasized that allegations of damage to military sites were entirely false and highlighted India's precise military response to Pakistani drone attacks. Following the strikes on several Pakistani airbases, Indian forces remain vigilant, urging civilians in border areas to adhere...
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