New York - A modest reduction in salt intake leads to an immediate fall in blood pressure in children, which may in turn reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood, according to a ...

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 ...

If you have heart disease, this is a reminder to cut down on your sodium. A study found that a majority of people with heart disease are consuming twice the recommended daily amount. Dr. Luke Laffin, ...

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 ...

New studies say restricting salt intake can reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in certain patients, but cannot reduce the risks of morbidity and death in patients with heart failure. New ...