Excessive salt intake poses significant risks to kidney health, leading to high blood pressure, stones, and impaired function, warns Dr. Venkat Subram ...

When food lacks salt, hot peppers can step in to help enhance and round out the dish's flavor profile. Depending on your heat ...

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) enhances flavor and can help reduce your overall sodium intake. However, it may cause side effects ...

But it is possible to avoid adding excess salt, sugar, and fat to your meals. A “no-salt, no-sugar” diet may include fish and ...

Too much sodium can cause a host of adverse health effects, including high blood pressure and stroke. Here's how to stop ...

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 ...

Too much sodium may be hard on your ticker. Learn about how salt impacts heart health, the foods that contain too much, and ...

WASHINGTON -- The US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it will be lowering its targets for sodium content in processed, packaged, and prepared foods, but not to levels recommended for ...

Your body needs sodium to function properly, but most Americans consume about 48% above the recommended daily intake. Over time, consuming too much sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure, ...

High salt intake, defined in a study as a mean intake of at least 9.40 g/d, is associated with an increased risk for overactive bladder, a finding that highlights the importance of dietary guidance in ...

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 ...

Noodles are a staple in many Asian households, quick, affordable and comforting. But a recent Korean study suggests that ...