Researchers explore outcomes for patients with high potassium
High levels of potassium in the blood, common in people on certain medications or with kidney disease, often come with no symptoms but can be deadly in severe cases.
Oct 15, 2026
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Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases: News and Research on Water-Electrolyte Imbalance
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Extreme heat increasing pregnancy complications, survey shows
Extreme heat has led to a marked increase in the risks faced by pregnant women and their babies, according to a survey of 1,000 health care professionals in countries including Brazil, India and Zimbabwe.
Oct 12, 2026
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Hyponatremia risk may differ across second-generation antipsychotics
Antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia, along with bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. However, these medications can be associated with hyponatremia, a serious reduction in blood sodium levels.
Oct 8, 2026
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Potassium-rich DASH diet found to be safe for adults taking common blood pressure medications
Increased consumption of potassium-rich foods that are part of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet did not raise blood potassium to dangerous levels in people taking medications to lower their blood pressure, ...
Oct 8, 2026
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Incidence of acute kidney injury is higher in summer, especially among young people in Japan
A new study led by researchers at Kumamoto University has found a clear seasonal pattern in community-acquired acute kidney injury (AKI) among people younger than 65 in Japan, with incidence peaking in summer and showing ...
Sep 8, 2026
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Extreme heat and childhood adversity linked to drinking patterns in older adults
The decision to crack open a beer on a hot summer day may be about more than refreshment, according to a new University of Georgia study. The paper is published in the journal JMIR Aging.
Aug 26, 2026
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Dehydration can cause more than thirst: Expert explains how it can affect the heart
Dehydration can affect much more than your thirst. It also can place extra stress on your heart and cardiovascular system, explains Dr. Brodie Marthaler, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
Aug 20, 2026
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Too hot to think? Why extreme heat can affect how well our brain works
Ever feel that the arrival of summer sun makes you feel a bit dopey? You wouldn't be the only one. Soaring temperatures are known for their ability to slow our thought processes, making even everyday tasks seem like a baffling ...
Aug 14, 2026
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Why children often eat less in hot weather—and when parents should worry
If your child suddenly starts picking at meals during a spell of hot weather, it can be unsettling. But a smaller appetite for a few days can be a normal response to heat, particularly if your child is drinking well, has ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclospora
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan in the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite, state health officials announced Monday.
Aug 3, 2026
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