On the binge

Researchers say about 1 in 6 adults binge drinks. For a man, this means five or more drinks in a session; for a woman, four or more. If you think that’s a lot for one time, the scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would agree.

Kids on salt

A study indicates eating patterns favoring salt may arise as early as babyhood. At the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, Leslie Stein examined taste preferences of babies introduced to starchy table foods, which often have added salt.