People who add extra salt to their food at the table are at higher risk of dying prematurely from any cause, according to a study of more than 500,000 people. Skip to main content.

People who add extra salt to their food at the table are at higher risk of dying prematurely from any cause, according to a study of more than 500,000 people, published in the European Heart Journal.

The researchers wanted to find out whether the frequency of adding salt to foods impacts death and life expectancy. What they found, the researchers said, were 18,474 documented premature deaths.

Adding salt to food may be linked to premature death, study shows. Specifically, adding salt to prepared food could cut 1.5 to 2.3 years off your life.

Adding table salt to your food may increase your risk of stomach cancer by over 40%, a new study shows. Experts explain the findings and how to lower your risk.

People who add extra salt to their food at the table are at higher risk of dying prematurely from any cause, according to a study of more than 500,000 people, published in the European Heart ...

Adding Table Salt to Your Food May Increase Stomach Cancer Risk by 40%. A new study found that simply adding salt to your meals may increase your risk of developing stomach cancer. By.

Adding salt to food — even sometimes — was linked to an increased risk for chronic kidney disease, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.“Adding salt to foods is a behavior ...

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On second thought, maybe don't pass the salt. Adding salt to your meal at the table is associated with a lower life span and a higher risk for early death, according to a new study. The study ...

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"Adding salt to foods at the table is a common eating behavior that is directly related to an individual's long-term preference for salty-tasting foods and habitual salt intake," said Prof. Qi.