One in three Australian adults has high blood pressure (hypertension). Excess salt (sodium) increases the risk of high blood pressure so everyone with hypertension is advised to reduce salt in their ...

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, ...

As a deep freeze continues to envelop southwestern Ontario at the same time municipalities deal with a pressing shortage of road salt, there's a renewed focus on finding different ways to melt road ...

This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at home for substitutes containing less sodium. But what exactly are these ...

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice. It's easy to dash ...

Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective way to lower sodium intake and manage blood pressure, according to preliminary research ...

Share on Pinterest A new study supports consuming salt substitutes to reduce the risk of death. Swell Visuals/Stocksy A new study finds that consuming salt substitutes instead of table salt can reduce ...