Eating too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, which is linked to half of all heart attacks and strokes ...

The World health Organization recommends fewer than 5 grams of salt per day but estimates the average intake at more than twice that — 10.8 grams. In a new report, the organization said the world is ...

Salt and sodium differ, and understanding that helps you manage daily intake. Most sodium comes from packaged foods, so ...

Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware that they need to lower their sodium intake. But to what extent is it ...

Britain is clamping down on junk food advertising, but new figures suggest adults are still consuming the equivalent of the ...

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 ...

A nutrition expert has revealed that making one food change could lower, and even reverse, high blood pressure - and it’s not ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Sodium—found in table salt and many condiments—plays a significant role in ...

Is Himalayan salt a good table salt alternative for you? Here's what to expect when you start including this mineral ingredient into your routine.

But, according to this view, high sodium intake by itself won’t necessarily increase your risk of hypertension, especially if ...