News tagged with potassium chloride


Neuronal activity induces tau release from healthy neurons

Researchers from King's College London have discovered that neuronal activity can stimulate tau release from healthy neurons in the absence of cell death. The results published by Diane Hanger and her colleagues in EMBO re ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Feb 15, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study offers new insights into the mechanics of muscle fatigue

A study in The Journal of General Physiology examines the consequences of muscle activity with surprising results, indicating that the extracellular accumulation of potassium that occurs in working muscles is considerably higher ...

Medical research created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists study how to reduce salt, but not flavor, in cheese

From soup to nuts, supermarket shelves teem with products trumpeting their reduced-salt status. Not in the cheese cooler, though.

Health created Dec 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Salt diet dangers may be influenced by potassium

The debate about the dangers of eating too much salt has gained a new wrinkle: A federal study suggests that the people most at risk are those who also get too little potassium.

Health created Jul 11, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1