Most Americans think excess salt comes mainly from potato chips, fast food, or heavily salted snacks. But cardiologists and ...

Sodium is an essential nutrient your body needs to function properly, so the real challenge is balance.

A neurologist and dietitians weigh in.

Salt — a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride — is a staple in cuisines around the world, enhancing the flavor of our meals and preserving our foods. However, its impact on health, ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week issued final guidance to the food industry for voluntarily reducing sodium in processed, packaged and prepared foods. The agency's aim is to cut ...

Excessive salt intake is increasingly emerging as a major contributor to early-onset hypertension in India, particularly ...

During the low-sodium diet, participants cut their salt intake by about 1 teaspoon a day, effectively reducing their blood pressure Getty A new study suggests that cutting your salt intake by 1 ...

Newly published research shows that reducing one's sodium intake can be as effective as certain hypertension medications. "It’s hard for most people to avoid foods that are high in sodium, in part ...

Beginning Thursday, salt will be harder to find at more hospitals across Nova Scotia. Under a province-wide initiative to reduce sodium intake at hospitals salt shakers and salt packets are being ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Higher salt intake was associated with hardening of heart and neck arteries. The association appears to be due ...

High salt intake, defined in a study as a mean intake of at least 9.40 g/d, is associated with an increased risk for overactive bladder, a finding that highlights the importance of dietary guidance in ...

Discover how seven popular grocery store frozen pizzas rank for sodium content, from the saltiest to the healthiest choice.