Excessive salt intake is increasingly emerging as a major contributor to early-onset hypertension in India, particularly ...

The problem is that the average American currently consumes around 3,400mg per day, often without realizing it.

A neurologist and dietitians weigh in.

Sodium is an essential nutrient your body needs to function properly, so the real challenge is balance.

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 ...

During the low-sodium diet, participants cut their salt intake by about 1 teaspoon a day, effectively reducing their blood pressure Getty A new study suggests that cutting your salt intake by 1 ...

THE Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is urging Caribbean citizens to reduce their salt intake as hypertension and heart disease continue to rise across ...

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 ...

Beginning Thursday, salt will be harder to find at more hospitals across Nova Scotia. Under a province-wide initiative to reduce sodium intake at hospitals salt shakers and salt packets are being ...

How do you like to add flavor to your food? Many of us rely on salt to add flavor to meals, but too much sodium can increase ...

Chips, Doritos, fries, ramen, nachos, pizza, jerky, cheese, pickles—does it seem like your body is constantly begging for ...