Many Americans believe they use too much salt at the dinner table, but that's usually not the biggest problem. Health experts ...

A new study has taken a closer look at how salt may affect the brain over several years.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Almost half of the takeaway meals tested contained more salt than advertised, with some dishes delivering nearly twice the ...

Excessive screen time, high salt intake and too much sugar can disrupt sleep, impair memory, reduce concentration and ...

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 ...