Modern foods, many of them ultra-processed, are full of salt and if even more is added, the health risks this behavior poses are heightened. In 2021, 1.8 million deaths were attributed to salt-overuse worldwide. However, it is not always clear who is most likely to add extra salt. Investigating the habit of adding salt to food at the table, researchers found that men who are not on diets to manage high blood pressure are most likely to salt food after preparation. They also found that living arrangements and diet choices can significantly influence people’s discretionary salt use – but don’t do so in equal measure for men and women. The team highlighted the need to spread the word about alternative ways of enhancing flavor without adding salt. 

A study from Sultan Qaboos University finds that rare Omani honey varieties are rich in antioxidants, highlighting their strong nutritional and commercial potential.

Placing fruit and vegetable sections near supermarket entrances increases the amount purchased and may improve the quality of women’s diets, according to a new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Sustaining lifelong healthy eating patterns may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic health issues, according to the latest updated dietary guidance offered in a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

About The Study: A longitudinal analysis of 42,000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey participants and meta-analysis found higher bone lead levels associated with significantly increased cardiovascular disease mortality risk. Globally in 2023, 3.5 million deaths and 71.6 million disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) were attributable to lead exposure, accounting for 5.8% of all deaths and 2.6% of all DALYs. Strengthened surveillance, regulation, and remediation are urgently required to reduce the lead-attributable burden.