Most people know that eating too much salt can raise blood pressure, but few realize where the majority of their sodium ...

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 ...

Pizza, pastries and parfaits are staples in many school cafeterias. But new research from the University of Mississippi and ...

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, ...

Researchers found 47% of takeaway meals contained more salt than listed on menus, with some exceeding the recommended daily limit in a single serving.

It's difficult to imagine a world (or meal) without salt. From seasoning healthy foods like chicken and vegetables to more snackable bites like French fries and crackers, salt is a staple in the ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The study surveyed more than 400,000 adults and found that participants who 'sometimes,' 'usually,' or 'always' added salt had a respective 13%, 20%, and 39% higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

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 ...