A bit of salt in the diet is necessary for good health. The seasoning is also a kitchen staple and taste booster, but Americans consume way too much — usually without even picking up a saltshaker.

January is Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. This small but important gland influences metabolism, energy, and growth. The thyroid gland ...

Reducing table salt can have some health benefits, but, cutting iodized salt can mean shorting yourself on an important nutrient - iodine. Our bodies are unable to make this mineral, yet it’s key for ...

Those who believe Himalayan (pink) salt is better than iodised salt, a neurologist clarified some of the common misconceptions. Here’s the science-based choice you should make over marketing gimmicks.

SEATTLE — Reducing table salt can have some health benefits but it can also leave you short on iodine and flavor. Doctors say there are ways to make up for this important mineral and Consumer Reports ...

You've probably noticed that some recipes call for salt while others specifically call for kosher salt. Just salt likely means table salt, such as Morton Iodized Salt, while kosher salt will say—you ...