New research finds link between water chlorination and an increased risk of certain cancers. Scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden led the research, which is a review of past studies ...

With heavy snow, rain and then ice earlier this week, around western Massachusetts and throughout New England, many store shelves are empty of rock salt or de-icer. Even municipalities are running ...

Hilton, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Town of Parma, known for its frequent lake-effect snow due to its proximity to Lake Ontario, is grappling with the local and statewide road salt shortage. The town's ...

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 ...

Researchers say chlorine in combination with ultraviolet light works to degrade deadly toxins created by harmful algae blooms in drinking water. Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep ...

A Pilbara manganese developer has looked at Kwinana, Geraldton and Port Hedland as sites to for a possible refinery, while noting import and finance hurdles remain. Mr Brown said a 1000-kilometre haul ...

If you're craving salt, the cause could be as simple as boredom or stress. But there are also medical causes, like side effects of medications, a sodium deficiency, or a chronic condition, like ...

The 2017 tax reform capped at $10,000 the amount of state and local tax (SALT) payments that can be deducted from federal income taxes. Before then, the unlimited SALT deduction was an unlimited ...

At the risk of pouring more salt into the wound of our long and wicked winter weather, Ottawa is the Canadian road salt champion. We use more rock salt compounds — an average of 156,000 metric ...