At least 30% of people in the Americas suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure, for which excessive dietary salt is the main risk factor. For 1 of 3 people who have hypertension, cutting sodium intake can reduce their blood pressure to normal levels. Reducing dietary salt could also...

Prejudice, indifference, hatred, and discrimination all have negative effects on the health of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people (LGBTs) in the Americas and hinder their access to health services. On the International Day against Homophobia and...

President, Ollanta Humala, enacted this morning the law that promotes healthy eating for children and adolescents during a ceremony at the Association of Educators in the district of San Luis. He was accompanied by the First Lady Nadine Heredia, the Ministers of Education and Health Patricia Salas, Midori...