What to know about high potassium

Symptoms of high potassium, or hyperkalemia, may include nausea, and difficulty breathing. A person may not show symptoms. Kidney issues are the main cause.

Melanoma: More evidence that antioxidants speed up tumor spread

New research reveals that antioxidants that bind to mitochondria — the main source of free radicals — either have no effect or cause tumors to grow faster.

What are the effects of low albumin?

Albumin is the main protein in blood plasma and low levels can cause hypoalbuminemia. Here we look at the symptoms, the role of diet, and the outlook.

Is the egg diet effective?

There are several versions of the egg diet, all of which involve eating eggs as the main source of protein and restricting other foods. Is it safe?

Curcumin may help overcome drug-resistant tuberculosis

New research indicates that curcumin – a substance in turmeric that is best known as one of the main components of curry powder – may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Consuming iron with green tea may lessen tea’s benefits

Although drinking green tea is linked to many health benefits, a new study suggests that when consumed with iron, the main compound in green tea binds to it, reducing benefits.

WSU Researchers Find US breast milk is glyphosate free

Study is first independently verified look for the presence of Roundup ingredient in human milkWashington State University scientists have found that glyphosate, the main ingredient in the…

FDA: no more ‘unsafe’ trans fats

The FDA decide partially hydrogenated oils – the main source of artificial trans fats in processed foods – are unsafe to eat and gives manufacturers 3 years to remove them.

Reduced risk of heart disease associated with replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat

People who swap 5% of the calories they consume from saturated fat sources such as red meat and butter with foods containing linoleic acid – the main polyunsaturated fat found in vegetable oil, nuts…

Children in the UK are eating too much salt, new study finds

According to a study in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, children in the UK are consuming too much salt, with much of it coming from breads and cereals.Eating too much salt is one of the main factors behind high blood pressure, which in turn increases risk for heart disease and stroke.

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