“Put down the salt shaker and back away from the table. And don’t even think about going for the chips.” Those are lines you may hear on a TV police drama of the future, when the federal drive to curb ...

Britain is clamping down on junk food advertising, but new figures suggest adults are still consuming the equivalent of the ...

Spicy foods might not only add oomph to your meals, but they may be giving your health a boost, too. A recent study published in the American Heart Association's journal "Hypertension" found people ...

Researchers estimate that about 1.28 billion adults around the world have high blood pressure, medically known as hypertension. Previous research has also shown that getting more potassium in your ...

A salty snack may seem harmless, but scientists are learning it can do more than raise your blood pressure. It might also affect your mental health. A new study has found that too much salt in the ...

The hidden salt that may still be wrecking your diet – even if you are a healthy eater - HEALTHY LIVING: Britain is clamping ...

You should eat less salt, the government says. A lot less. It won't be easy. Consumers will need help from food companies if they are going to meet the government's ambitious new goals, announced ...

Americans may have to get used to life with less salt, as the FDA is drafting voluntary guidelines for the food industry to lower sodium levels in food. As the Associated Press’ Mary Clare Jalonick ...

Processed foods can be hard to avoid. They're everywhere and often the most affordable and convenient options. All that added sodium, sugar and other ingredients can taste pretty good, too. "Processed ...

Too much sodium increases risk of heart problems ...

The U.S. government announced its latest update of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) today, advising Americans to eat less salt, sugar and fat, and to increase intake of fruits, veggies and ...