Our cultural obsession with hydration (Americans drink more water than almost all other countries) has entered a new phase: adding salt to your morning glass of water. Influencers are touting salt ...

Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware that they need to lower their sodium intake. But to what extent is it ...

Most people are familiar with the salted rims that accompany margaritas. This cocktail accoutrement helps strike the optimal flavor balance between ingredients like tequila, citrus, and fruit juice.

So much of cooking is second nature: listening for your cake to "sing,” checking to see whether your pan is hot enough with a splash of water, and putting a dash of salt into a pot to help water boil ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: Do people need salt in their diets? Following my angioplasty, my doctor denied me salt as though it were a poison. Now, I never crave sweets, just salt. I think that the next time I go ...

Sodium is in food you wouldn’t expect. Sauces, dressings, and bread are some examples. Eating those foods regularly may raise blood pressure.

Patients with high genetic risk for hypertension who frequently added salt to their food had especially increased risk of CKD. Individuals with a higher polygenic risk score for hypertension ...