Here are six new drug shortages and discontinuations, according to drug supply databases from the FDA.

Potassium is essential for the function of all cells in the body. Many foods, such as avocado, raisins, and yogurt, contain more potassium than bananas.

While dietary sodium has long been the focus of blood pressure management, recent research suggests the sodium-potassium ratio is more important.

Here are 10 new shortages and discontinuations, according to drug supply databases from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Editor’s note: The drugs listed are in ...

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Boosting potassium may lower blood pressure more effectively than cutting sodium alone. Potassium helps by relaxing blood vessels and assisting the kidneys in flushing out excess sodium. Good ...

The company received reports of three deaths and three hospitalizations among patients who had taken the recalled potassium chloride drugs, though it wasn’t clear if the drug itself was to blame ...

New research from the University of Waterloo suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more effective for lowering blood pressure than simply reducing sodium intake.

With diagnoses at a record high, some experts have begun to question our assumptions about the condition — and how to treat it.

Potassium nitrate (KNO3), known historically as saltpeter or the mineral niter, is a common salt with multiple uses.

ICU Medical is recalling 1 lot of Potassium Chloride Inj. 20 mEq due to incorrect overwrap labels that state Potassium Chloride Inj. 10 mEq.