In older age, low sodium tends to be caused by taking certain medications, kidney problems, or infection. However, there can be multiple causes, and the treatment depends on the cause. Sodium is an ...

Many people in the U.S. are trying to lower their sodium intake for better heart health. The WHO and dietitians say using potassium chloride may help.

Most Americans consume more than the recommended amount of daily sodium. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that too much salt in the diet can harm your health. However, some ...

New studies say restricting salt intake can reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in certain patients, but cannot reduce the risks of morbidity and death in patients with heart failure. New ...

Lowering sodium intake in patients with high sodium consumption can decrease risk for AF. Individuals who consume high sodium diets significantly benefit from lowering sodium intake for prevention of ...

New research to be presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows an association between the amount of sodium consumed in the diet and the risk of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults in the highest dietary sodium intake quartile had higher odds for obesity vs. the lowest quartile.