Most adults around the world consume roughly twice the amount of salt that the World Health Organization considers safe. The ...

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, ...

UCSF study finds that changes in daily salt intake may explain eczema flares. A high sodium diet may increase the risk of eczema, according to researchers at UC San Francisco (UCSF), who found that ...

A large study of older adults in Brazil found that adding extra salt at the table is still a common habit, especially among ...

Are you someone who loves to add extra salt to your dishes? Beware! This simple habit of yours can cost you a lot. While salt is known as the best source of sodium that is needed by th body for ...

Iodine deficiency is often seen as a problem of the past, but this isn’t entirely true. During the 20th century, the iodisation of salt became one of the most effective public health interventions for ...

Excess salt intake has long been linked to higher blood pressure, but now a new study has also tied it to quicker cognitive decline in certain groups. In a six-year study of more than 1,200 older ...

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 ...

While most experts recommend cutting down on salt, some detractors question whether most people really need to be making their meals blander. We have a complicated relationship with salt. Our bodies ...