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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Are you unknowingly overdosing on salt every day? Cardiologist reveals 7 high-sodium Indian foods you must avoid to keep your ...

Efforts during the last decade to reduce Americans’ salt intake by encouraging consumption of low-sodium food products have been largely unsuccessful, according to an American Heart Association report ...

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 ...

Newly published research shows that reducing one's sodium intake can be as effective as certain hypertension medications. "It’s hard for most people to avoid foods that are high in sodium, in part ...

Canned beans are a nutritional, affordable pantry staple, but experts say it's important to take this step being eating canned beans for additional health benefits.

People at risk for developing type 2 diabetes are usually advised to limit their sugar intake and adopt healthier lifestyle practices. New research from Tulane University suggests that high salt ...