Other nutrients in your diet may not counteract the harmful effects of sodium (salt) on blood pressure, according to a new study.

In a recent report, the DASH Diet beat nearly 38 other diets and was ranked best overall diet for the eighth consecutive year.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is calling the heart heath benefits of soy protein into question.

In spite of stroke-prevention efforts in recent years, stroke risk factors appear to be becoming more common, according to a new study.

Obesity continues to be a significant health concern across the United States, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Gaining weight from your early 20s to your mid-50s may put your health at risk, according to a new study.

Artificial sweeteners may raise your risk of a host of health problems, according to a new study.

Making small diet improvements over time may lower your risk of dying, according to a new study.

Ditching the cheese and fatty meats for healthy fats like those that come from vegetable oils may have a positive effect on your cholesterol levels, according to a new scientific statement.

Dietary sodium in packaged foods and beverages appears to have decreased in recent years, according to a new study.