Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Excessive amounts of salt can have long-term health effects. (miniseries via Getty Images) Any chef will tell you that salt equals ...

Salt has always been linked to high blood pressure, but scientists are now discovering that the real culprit may not be just the kidneys. A groundbreaking study from McGill University shows that too ...

We all love a “little more” salt in our dishes. But it may be silently messing with your brain in ways you never imagined. According to a new study, overdoing it with salt does not just raise your ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have noticed that I gain weight after eating salted foods. Last night, I had a pasta dish that was salty. Upon awakening, all my fingers were swollen to a point of not bending.