It's convenient, but it's not great for your heart.

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, ...

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 ...

A neurologist and dietitians weigh in.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Reducing table salt can have some health benefits but cutting iodized salt intake can mean shorting yourself on an important nutrient: Iodine. Our bodies are unable to make this mineral, yet it’s key ...

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 ...

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 ...