Did you wake up this morning feeling a few pounds heavier than the night before, yet have no clue how this happened? Well, chances are you didn’t gain an ounce. You’re probably just bloated. So stop ...

We teamed up with Cody's Lab to cut pure sodium metal. The sodium reacts explosively with water, creating fireballs and highlighting our adventurous approach to science experiments. Topics covered inc ...

Salt is widely relied on to give foods some added flavor. Many people may feel that unsalted foods are not as tasty as their salty counterparts, but it’s important that people of all ages understand ...

To cut down on the amount of sodium in your diet: — Eat out less often. Choose restaurants where food is cooked to order, and ask questions about or make requests for food preparation. Ask for ...

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, ...

The average person in the U.S. eats almost twice the amount of sodium he or she should -- about 3,500 milligrams a day. That’s well above the 2,400 milligrams recommended for healthy adults. It also ...

PepsiCo Inc. plans to cut the sodium found in each serving of its key brands by one-fourth in five years, the company announced Monday, as the industry deals with pressure from the government and ...

NEW YORK - Food companies are coming under renewed pressure to use less salt after U.S. regulators spelled out long-awaited guidelines aimed at reducing sodium levels in dozens of foods including ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Salt tends to be our "go-to" seasoning for flavoring foods, yet eating too much of it is hard on our health. The CDC says 90% of Americans consume more sodium than the recommended amount ...

Amid rising cases of hypertension and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the Federal Government has introduced the National Guidelines for Sodium Reduction, aimed at curbing excessive sodium ...