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Sweat does more than just cool down an overheating body. Measuring the chemical makeup of an individual’s sweat — specifically the levels of chloride, a chemical component of salt — can serve as an ...

The test measures chloride levels in sweat. High levels indicate a possible diagnosis of CF. Chloride is an electrolyte essential for maintaining fluid balance and crucial for regulating salt and ...

Residents in Rahway, New Jersey say their water tastes salty and they're concerned. Veolia Water Rahway, which serves the city, says routine winter snow removal measures are to blame, specifically ...

Minnesota’s water is getting salty. Rising salt levels in Minnesota’s freshwater is an ongoing struggle, one commonly attributed to the use of salt to de-ice roads. A recent University of Minnesota ...

In Wisconsin, data collected by the Department of Natural Resources has shown a steady increase in chloride pollution across the state. Dense urban areas typically have the highest levels of chloride, ...