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 ...

Most people think they're consuming too much salt because they use the salt shaker. In reality, the biggest source of sodium ...

Americans who rely on packaged bread, canned soup, frozen meals, and processed snacks are consuming roughly 3,400 mg of ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — Patient advocates are warning that a recent proposal from the Food and Drug Administration meant to reduce consumers’ salt intake could inadvertently kill those with kidney disease, ...

A modest cut of just 1 gram in daily salt intake could ward off nearly 9 million cases of heart disease and strokes and save 4 million lives by 2030, suggest the estimates of a modeling study ...

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 ...

Discover the Health Promotion Board's upcoming campaign to normalise asking for less salt and sauces, and choosing ...

Drink more water, limit salt intake, avoid unnecessary protein supplementation, eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and ...

This week, Vegemite launched a new product specifically for children called Vegemite Kids that contains 50% less sodium (salt ...