You know too much salt isn’t the best thing for you, but how exactly does it affect your heart? Here’s what science says.

We often hear about salt in the context of heart health or ‘water weight’, but there is a quieter, more persistent danger lurking with regard to our kidneys. While sodium is a vital electrolyte, the ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Excessive amounts of salt can have long-term health effects. (miniseries via Getty Images) Any chef will tell you that salt equals ...

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 ...

Experts warn that excessive salt intake may indirectly contribute to obesity by altering metabolism. High sodium levels can increase fructose production in the liver, triggering insulin and leptin ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day — well above the recommended limit of 2,300 mg daily.

Excessive salt intake leads to ill-health effects, of which hypertension (high blood pressure) stands as the most serious. Yet is the treatment offered the most effective? New research suggests an ...

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 ...

Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare has cautioned Nigerians against excess intake of salt and sodium, saying it could cause hypertension and other heart diseases.

Sixty-year-old Mahatma Gandhi led his followers on his 240-mile "Salt Satyagraha"in 1930 to protest British Colonial regulations in India. This Salt March Statue is ...