You've likely heard that consuming too much salt can be bad for your heart, but what about your ears? Frequently adding salt to meals has been associated with an increased risk of hearing loss, ...

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Want to avoid dying prematurely? A new study suggests reducing salt intake would lead to a longer life. According to a study published last week in the European Heart Journal, those who always add ...

People who report frequently adding salt to their food are at significantly greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), even after adjustment for confounding factors. Researchers identified ...

Patients with high genetic risk for hypertension who frequently added salt to their food had especially increased risk of CKD. Individuals with a higher polygenic risk score for hypertension ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...