Even a modest drop in daily sodium intake on a population level could prevent many new cases of heart failure, a new study ...

Excessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, ...

Americans are being urged to limit their sodium intake, with US Dietary Guidelines recommending 2,300 mgs a day or less. Meanwhile, sodium reduction targets for National School Lunch and School ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware ...

Reducing your daily salt intake can help support your blood pressure and overall heart health. Eating too much salt can cause your body to retain extra water, which increases blood pressure. Most ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frantic00/Getty Images Your body needs sodium to function properly, but most Americans consume about 48% above the recommended ...

You can cut back on your salt intake by checking a food's sodium content and prioritizing natural whole foods.

New nutrition labelling standards in Japan focus on sodium control, paving the way towards regulatory control and lower salt ...

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 ...

Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare has cautioned Nigerians against excess intake of salt and sodium, saying it could cause hypertension and other heart diseases.