The daily average sodium intake of Americans currently sits at 3.4 grams. Worldwide, that number is 4.3 grams, propped up by countries in East and Central Asia, which are well-known for their rich ...

Increasing the ratio of potassium to sodium in the diet may be more effective for lowering blood pressure than simply ...

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows an ...

New research from Canada's University of Waterloo has suggested that eating more potassium-rich foods could be more effective ...

Carbs have the greatest effect on blood sugar levels, but other nutrients also play a role. Saturated fat and sodium may ...

Extra water weight isn't necessarily the sign of an underlying health condition, and it may come and go on its own. "In the ...

"We need salt to transport nutrients, transmit nerve impulses, and contract muscles, including your heart," says Anna Di Rienzo, Ph.D., associate professor of human genetics at the University of ...

High sodium intake is linked to greater obesity risk, particularly in women, even when it comes from everyday foods. New ...

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When people following a low-carb diet were grouped by how much total fat they ate, further patterns emerged regarding their ...

Instead of simply cutting sodium, scientists say boosting potassium—especially from foods like bananas and broccoli—may be a ...

A new study shines a light on preventing the condition that can lead to a series of health complications, including heart ...