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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The American Heart Association recommends a daily sodium intake of 1,500 mg or less for adults with CVD. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 1,000 mg increase in daily salt intake increased the risk for CHD death by 8% in Black individuals.

Efforts during the last decade to reduce Americans’ salt intake by encouraging consumption of low-sodium food products have been largely unsuccessful, according to an American Heart Association report ...

(CNN) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to help Americans consume less sodium by lowering sodium levels in processed foods. The agency has proposed guidelines with voluntary targets that ...

FDA is asking packaged and prepared food manufacturers to further slash sodium in their products over three years to help Americans reduce their daily intake of the nutrient by 20% as part of a larger ...

UCSF study finds that changes in daily salt intake may explain eczema flares. A high sodium diet may increase the risk of eczema, according to researchers at UC San Francisco (UCSF), who found that ...

Canned soup often contains high levels of sodium, which can raise blood pressure. Choosing the right type of canned soup lets you enjoy it without worrying about consuming too much sodium. To make ...

Fast food is a part of life. Between long commutes, back-to-back meetings, and kids who refuse to eat anything green, the drive-thru is often the most realistic option on the table. Nobody’s judging.