"Why are we here?" is humanity's most fundamental and persistent question. Tracing the origins of the elements is a direct attempt to answer this at its deepest level. We know many elements are ...

While it’s obvious that what you put in your body helps (or hurts) your performance, there are certain things that every runner needs in their diet to keep them on their feet. One of those essentials?

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

Potassium channels are ion channels that are selective for passage of potassium ions through the pore. Potassium channels are homotetramers and are crucial for membrane hyperpolarization events after ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

Voltage-gated K + (K V) channels regulate various physiological and pathophysiological processes and offer tremendous opportunities for the development of new drugs for cancer, autoimmune disease and ...

Potatoes contain vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium. They may provide health benefits, depending on how they are prepared. Potatoes are underground tubers that grow on the roots ...

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every ...

This composite image of the Cassiopeia A (or Cas A) supernova remnant, released Jan. 8, 2024, contains X-rays from Chandra (blue), infrared data from Webb (red, green, blue), and optical data from ...

No single food can control your blood pressure on its own, but eating more foods high in potassium may make a real difference. These potassium-rich fruits can help support healthy blood pressure and ...

Swallowing chlorine can harm your throat, esophagus, and digestive system. Inhaling chlorine can injure your nose, throat, and lungs, and getting it on your skin or eyes can lead to burns. If you or ...