Most Americans consume too much sodium, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke; ideally, adults should aim for 1,500–2,300 mg per day. Too little sodium can also be harmful, as the body needs ...

Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of the sodium comes from common restaurant or grocery ...

How much sodium to you really need per day and how much salt is too much? NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar and TODAY health and nutrition expert Joy Bauer stop by Studio 1A to break down ...

Cutting back on your salt intake is often easier said than done. Even when you’ve ditched the saltshaker, sodium can still sneak into your diet in a variety of ways, from canned foods to deli meats ...

Not exactly, says Amy Bragagnini, a clinical oncology dietitian and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It’s more about the amount you’re consuming. The FDA's 2020-2025 Dietary ...

Americans have a salt problem, consuming much more than the body needs for nerve and muscle function and maintaining a proper balance of fluids. According to the Food and Drug Administration, ...

A high sodium diet may increase the risk of eczema, according to researchers, who found that eating just one extra gram of sodium per day increases the likelihood of flares by 22%. UCSF Study finds ...

Men who consumed more sodium showed faster episodic memory loss over six years—and the link held even after accounting for ...

Reducing how much sodium and salt you consume can help you manage chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although your body needs sodium to function properly, excessive sodium intake can worsen CKD and cause ...