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Lightning Potassium

February 25, 2026 Donghui Ma

Is there an early warning system for… seizures? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Seizures often strike when potassium levels in the brain suddenly shift. But SPOTLIGHTING these shifts is hard. Potassium moves fast and in amounts too small to track. Until now… Enter Daishun

Miracle Diet

October 16, 2018 Dhruba Banerjee

Next time you’re at the pharmacy – ask for bacon! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh down on Science. Ketogenic diets are all the rage. Who doesn’t want to eat more bacon? But slashing carbs and eating lots of fat does more than trim waistlines. Doctors have noticed