Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life.

New research shows salt in drinking water may raise blood pressure, especially in coastal regions where seawater mixes with ...

Lowering salt in common foods can reduce thousands of heart attacks and strokes without changing daily eating habits.

Elevated sodium in groundwater was associated with increased blood pressure and odds of hypertension, especially among Asian people and those living in coastal areas, according to a new meta-analysis.

New research says this is how you could balance your salt intake to keep blood pressure healthy.

Reducing daily salt intake via manufacturing restrictions could significantly improve population-level blood pressure, ...

Soups that are low in sodium and high in potassium and soluble fiber can be good for your blood pressure and help prevent or ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need ...

Recent research indicates that consuming high levels of dietary salt for an extended period may disrupt the delicate balance ...

In older adults, low sodium often results from certain medications, kidney issues, or infections. Because multiple factors may contribute, treatment depends on identifying the underlying cause. Sodium ...