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, ...

If you want to stay aware of your sodium consumption, consider how often you eat some of these foods, which may contain a ...

Excess sodium intake remains a leading, modifiable driver of hypertension and cardiovascular risk, and while global ...

At the same time, regulatory pressures are tightening. Policies linked to nutrient profiles, such as HFSS regulations in the ...

Does salt always raise blood pressure? Experts reveal the most common myths about this ingredient we consume every day and ...

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 ...

Many people try to eat healthy by avoiding snacks like chips or fast food, thinking they’re keeping their salt intake low.

A modest cut of just 1 gram in daily salt intake could ward off nearly 9 million cases of heart disease and strokes and save 4 million lives by 2030, suggest the estimates of a modeling study ...

WASHINGTON — Patient advocates are warning that a recent proposal from the Food and Drug Administration meant to reduce consumers’ salt intake could inadvertently kill those with kidney disease, ...

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 ...

After inroads were made in reducing Singaporeans’ sugar and saturated fat intake, a drive to reduce sodium consumption here ...