A surge in reported measles cases in the first quarter of 2024 is threatening the elimination status of the disease in the U.S. Almost all cases of measles have been linked to unvaccinated individuals or those of unknown vaccination status.
Investigators report findings from a large population-based cohort study of individuals who self-reported the frequency with which they added salt to food. Frequently adding salt to food is associated with an increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population.