According to a new study, low potassium levels in the urine can contribute to high blood pressure. The lead author of the study Susan Hedayati, MD, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, and the Dallas VA Medical Center said, "There has been a lot of publicity about lowering salt or sodium in the diet in order to lower blood pressure, but not enough on increasing dietary potassium."

King Khan’s loving wife Gauri Khan has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra following an acute stomachache on Sunday afternoon.

On Friday night, Gauri attended Farah Khan’s Triumph lingerie fashion show at the Tulip Centaur Hotel in Juhu. At that time, she was looking fine but following next morning, her condition deteriorated and complained of pains and nausea.

Stock market analysts have maintained ‘buy’ rating on Hindustan Construction Company stock with a short term of Rs 68 in 2-3 weeks.

According to analysts, investors with a short-term horizon can purchase the stock around Rs 59 with a stop at Rs 55. If the stock market remains positive in the coming days, the stock pricing becomes more attractive, and reach above Rs 72 within the said time period.
 

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London-based company, Rio Tinto Group has decided to reduce ore production by 10 per cent following decline in demand by Chinese steel makers and competition from Cia Vales do Rio Doce.

Rio Tinto Group is the second largest ore exporters in the world and is a prominent company working in mines of west Australia. Shipments from Rio's mines would be between 170-175 million metric tons by December end. It produced 145 million tons of ore from its Pilbara mines of West Australia last year.