Cooking in aluminum foil may seem like a no-brainer, but there are certain foods that you should never cook. Here’s what the food safety experts say.

Or does it even matter?Whether you're an occasional home cook or devote your waking hours to making gastronomic creations, you will likely agree that aluminum foil (aka tin foil) is one of the most ...

Why do companies put aluminum in deodorant? The global deodorant market is staggering − valued at more than $25 billion, according to one analysis.It's so big because an awful lot of people want ...

Many people in the U.S. are trying to lower their sodium intake for better heart health. The WHO and dietitians say using potassium chloride may help.

A new battery from MIT uses common materials – aluminum, sulfur and salt. Not only is the battery low-cost, but it’s resistant to fire and failures, and can be charged very fast, making it ...

Sodium chloride (aka salt) is used in medical treatments such as IV infusions and catheter flushes. Learn more about home and medical uses for salt.

Calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and potassium chloride are also more environmentally friendly compared to the most commonly used deicer, sodium chloride. Rock salt, like sodium chloride ...

Kosher salt is made solely from sodium chloride and doesn’t usually contain additives or iodine. It’s less dense than table salt, and often used in cooking because the larger grains are easy ...

Potassium chloride then comes into the picture as a seemingly serendipitous alternative to your typical sodium chloride. While on average, people eat much more salt than they need, they don’t get as ...