A sensor capable of identifying sodium nitrite (NaNO 2) in assorted beverages — such as mineral water, orange juice and wine ...

Physicians and scientists called for more stringent warning labels on certain processed meats to alert consumers of their cancer risk. Some, though not all, studies have reported a link between the ...

Williams Bay residents faced a water crisis due to high levels of nitrite, nitrate, and ammonia. Officials used confusing scientific jargon at public meetings, making it difficult for residents to ...

A baby did a sweet double-take when she couldn't tell the difference between her dad and great uncle – who family members are convinced are doppelgängers, even though they are not biologically related ...

DENVER -- Amid an uptick in U.S. adolescents attempting suicide by using sodium nitrate and nitrate -- chemical compounds commonly used in food preservation -- researchers found several trends ...

Youth suicides by sodium nitrite/nitrate are rising, highlighting prevention gaps and opportunities for early medical and public health intervention. An emerging suicide method involving ingestion of ...

Young people are increasingly turning to sodium nitrite and nitrate as a method of suicide after buying the products online, according to research presented during the 2025 American Academy of ...

Americans love hot dogs. Whether it’s at ball games, backyard BBQs, or street carts, they’re one of the most eaten foods in the country. And it’s one of those foods you love, but you’d rather not ...

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with none other than ChatGPT, aka "Chatty," to tackle one of the most baffling questions in modern health trends: why do people run from nitrites in hot dogs ...

Sodium nitrite is a yellowish-white, odorless powder. You may notice that a small amount of it is in certain foods. But if you consume too much of it, it can be deadly. Unfortunately, in the last few ...