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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 ...

Some people add a pinch of salt to their morning water, believing it improves hydration and energy levels. Here's what ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

The Federal Government in collaboration has taken its nationwide campaign against excessive salt intake directly to Lagos markets, warning Nigerians that “hidden salt” in everyday foods is fueling a ...