Millions of Britons are deficient in a vital mineral that can slash the risk of heart attacks and stroke - but are completely unaware, according to experts. As well as the long term effects, doctors ...

You need potassium to support just about every bodily function, including a beating heart. It is readily available in many foods, but there are a few situations in which your doctor may recommend a ...

In the world of wellness, bananas are known for one thing: potassium. The essential mineral is key to heart, muscle, and nervous system function, with one major caveat: Your body doesn’t make ...

The first time that University of Oxford astronomer Lyla Jung saw the cosmic configuration on her monitor, she almost didn’t believe it was real. But it was—and Jung and her colleagues went on to ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

Fruit is amazingly rich in nutrients important for health, with every bite providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Most people stick to bananas, berries, apples and grapes — the top ...

Credit: Getty Images The guidance is invaluable to keep patients with CKD healthy – especially through the holiday eating season and into a fresh new year. For better or worse, food additives can ...

Ice comes in many phases (about twenty, to be exact), and scientists from the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) just discovered a new one called “Ice XXI.” To study this new ...

Potassium is one of the major electrolytes in the body, responsible for helping maintain fluid balance, regulating chemical reactions, and performing other important functions. Despite its important ...