Salt is the invisible guest at every meal. It rarely demands the spotlight, yet it hides in plain sight woven into everything ...

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

New research links high salt intake to faster cognitive decline in older men, suggesting sodium may affect brain health ...

Eating too much salt? Here are 7 side effects that might affect your health and can lead to serious heart problems, including ...

Eating a healthy diet as you age can help you feel better and reduce your risk of chronic diseases. Avoiding added sugar, ...

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 Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She ...

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, ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Higher salt intake was associated with hardening of heart and neck arteries. The association appears to be due ...

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 ...

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 ...