In Dr. Saurabh Sethi’s “blacklist,” overripe bananas top the list. They contain too much sugar and provide little nouris…
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Potassium is a mineral that helps regulate heart muscle function and maintain a steady heartbeat. A deficiency in potassium increases the risk of arrhythmias, heart failure, and strokes. Unfortunately, modern…
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About one-third of adults worldwide have hypertension and related conditions, including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, stroke, and dementia. A new study from the University of Waterloo in Canada found…
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Nature & Travel
The fungus threatening bananas — how it took down Gros Michel and now targets Cavendish
Bad news for banana lovers: bananas may soon disappear from supermarket shelves. The culprit is a disease called Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB), which blocks the flow of nutrients to…
