You may think that as long as you eat a banana every once in a while, you’re good on the potassium front. But the truth is, most of us need to up our intake of foods high in potassium. “Only about 2% ...

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Best potassium-rich foods: Include dried apricots, prunes and bananas in your diet plan (Image: Canva) Potassium helps regulate fluid, blood levels, and supports heart health. Top potassium-rich foods ...

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) – A family in Florida is suing a hospital after they say their 2-year-old son was accidentally given a fatal dose of potassium phosphate, leading to his death. The ...

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 ...

Reaching for a banana could do more than power your morning smoothie. A new international study suggests that eating more potassium-rich foods could help lower the risk of dangerous heart problems.

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