Magnesium chloride is a supplemental form of magnesium. Learn about the uses, benefits, side effects, and risks.

Magnesium, potassium, or sodium? Learn what each electrolyte does, signs of low levels, and when a supplement may help.

As winter weather continues across the region, the road salt used to keep Mason County streets and highways passable can also contribute to vehicle corrosion, according to ...

A surprising breakthrough could help sodium-ion batteries rival lithium—and even turn seawater into drinking water. Scientists discovered that keeping water inside a key battery material, instead of ...

Many Americans eat too much salt without even realizing it. This can lead to high blood pressure, which raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and early death. But now, scientists have found a ...

What would a diary entry, a Bible verse and a food preservation book have in common? All of these have one thing in common; ...

Key Points Purple ice melter is a blend of sodium acetate, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, and a non-staining purple coloring.It's known for working well in extremely cold ...

Since the first snowfall of the season, the Highway Department has laid down about 9,000 tons of salt-sand mixture. What ...

As D.C.’s snow and ice finally melt, rising sodium levels from road salt are fueling a growing water‑quality threat. Scientists warn that decades of heavy salt use are driving harmful salinization in ...

If your tap water has seemed a little saltier lately, winter weather may be to blame. As plows and crews spread millions of ...

Ever wondered what's in those little white lines on the roads before a snowstorm?

Roads will be salted before this weekend's winter storm in Georgia. How does it work? How can you do it? Are there safe alternatives?