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Potassium-enriched salt could prevent nearly 3 million deaths a year Original

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By Mac Oliveau, Tina Wall
| The Brighter Side of News Verified
A model covering 193 countries estimates that replacing regular salt with a potassium-enriched blend could prevent 2.96 million deaths annually. The largest projected gains require changes in both household salt and salt used in processed and restaurant foods. Kidney disease and medications that raise potassium require special precautions; population-level benefits do not establish safety for every individual.
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Study confirms common antidepressant doesn't work as stroke treatment

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By Tina Wall
| Medical Xpress Verified
Fluoxetine HCl 20mg Capsules (Prozac) Image: Tom Varco / Wikipedia A large international trial has confirmed previous findings that a commonly used antidepressant is not effective in supporting the recovery of patients who have had a stroke. The results of the study, led by researchers from The University of Western Australia and The George Institute for Global Health in Sydney, were presented live last night at a webinar facilitated by the joint European and World Stroke Organisation.
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