Southwest limiting popular travel device to one per passenger as safety concerns mount

Southwest limiting popular travel device to one per passenger as safety concerns mount

Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable chargers, rolling out a strict new policy in which passengers can only bring one charger each and are barred from putting the devices in overhead bins due to concerns over midair fire risks. The Dallas-based carrier said travelers will be allowed just one lithium-powered charger per person, capped … Read more

Limiting salt could be deadly for heart failure patients: study

Limiting salt could be deadly for heart failure patients: study

Talk about throwing salt in the wound. People suffering from heart failure — a condition that affects 6 million American adults — who restrict their sodium intake may be increasing their risk of death, according to a new study presented Thursday. Consuming too much salt has been linked to high blood pressure, heart disease and … Read more