Most adults around the world consume roughly twice the amount of salt that the World Health Organization considers safe. The ...

If you consistently crave salt, you may loathe hearing about dietary advice to cut back on sodium to protect your heart and ...

It’s not easy to eat less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day. One food writer learned it can be worth it.

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, ...

Eating too much salt every day can silently damage your kidneys. Learn how sodium affects kidney health and how to reduce ...

Research involving more than 8300 older adults in Brazil has found that adding extra salt to meals remains a common habit, ...

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 ...

A neurologist and dietitians weigh in.

An estimated 61.9 million U.S. adults are on blood pressure medication, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — but a new study published in the Journal of the American ...

You probably already know that you should keep an eye on your daily sodium intake, especially if you have high blood pressure. But the health risks of getting too much of the salty stuff are back in ...

So, is there a connection? Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from the ...

Intake of salt is a biological necessity, inextricably woven into physiologic systems. However, excessive salt intake is associated with high blood pressure. Hypertension is linked to increased ...