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

The average American eats nearly 50% more sodium than recommended, raising long-term health risks. Here's how to cut back without sacrificing flavor. Faith Foushee CNET Contributor Faith Foushee is a ...

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 ...

Salt, scientifically known as sodium chloride, plays a pivotal role in flavouring our meals and preserving food. However, as per insights from the Harvard School of Public Health's The Nutrition ...

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 ...

Almost all adults in the U.S. consume more sodium (salt) than recommended, yet the sources and use of sodium vary among people of different races and ethnicities, indicating the need for culturally ...

Despite efforts over the past several decades to reduce sodium intake in the United States, adults still consume an average of 3,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium every day. A number of scientific bodies ...