The saltshaker isn’t necessarily the problem, but some of these foods might be.

Most adults around the world consume roughly twice the amount of salt that the World Health Organization considers safe. The ...

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

Friedeborn notes that deli meats are often the biggest source of sodium, but bread tends to be the sneakiest. "Bread can ...

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, ...

Research involving more than 8300 older adults in Brazil has found that adding extra salt to meals remains a common habit, ...

Eating too much salt every day can silently damage your kidneys. Learn how sodium affects kidney health and how to reduce ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You probably already know that you should keep an eye on your daily sodium intake, especially if you have high blood pressure. But the health risks of getting too much of the salty stuff are back in ...

People who report frequently adding salt to their food are at significantly greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), even after adjustment for confounding factors. Researchers identified ...