Asia’s EVolution: Indonesia’s nickel powers global electric vehicle boom but at what cost to the country?

Nickel plays a crucial role in EV batteries. Since electrons move more freely through nickel than through many other materials, nickel-rich batteries typically store more energy, giving EVs greater driving range. However, nickel is chemically unstable on its own. Overcharging or physical damage can trigger a chain reaction that may lead to combustion or explosion. … Read more

Omeprazole & Mineral Loss: Long-Term Use Risks

Archyde The Hidden Risks of Everyday Relief: How Prolonged PPI Use Could Be Undermining Your Health For millions, medications like omeprazole, pantoprazole, and esomeprazole are a go-to solution for heartburn, acid… You can read the full story here: Omeprazole & Mineral Loss: Long-Term Use Risks. Source link

Can dietary supplements support nutrition security as climate change disrupts food systems?

As climate stressors disrupt food systems and nutrient quality worldwide, researchers examine whether dietary supplements could support resilience and nutrition security or whether their role remains unproven amid major evidence and policy gaps. Perspective: The Role of Dietary Supplements in Environmental Challenges. Image Credit: Artem Stepanov / Shutterstock In a recent scholarly perspective piece published … Read more

History of Fracture Prompts Women To Get Bone Density Scan

TOPLINE: A substantial proportion of perimenopausal and menopausal women expressed willingness to undergo assessment for osteoporosis, especially among those of Chinese ethnicity and those with an older age, fracture history, and higher scores in perception of their osteoporosis risk. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted this cross-sectional study utilizing self-administered questionnaires to determine the factors that affect the … Read more

Mediterranean Diet and Exercise Boost Bone Health in Seniors

TOPLINE: Compared with a conventional ad libitum Mediterranean diet, an energy-restricted Mediterranean diet along with physical activity helped preserve bone mineral density (BMD) during weight loss in older women with metabolic syndrome, showing the most benefits at the lumbar level over a 3-year period. METHODOLOGY: Individuals with obesity and older adults exhibit increased vulnerability to … Read more

Alternatives to GLP-1 injections: super GLP-1 supplement

Purporting to be an injection-less and medication-less alternative to traditional GLP-1s, and with no side effects, supplement maker Elénzia lays out bold claims about its Control product. Claiming to naturally stimulate the same metabolic pathways as GLP-1s like Ozempic, Elénzia’s Control supplement has been developed using a “science-led” formulation combining “clinically proven ingredients and essential … Read more

Study reveals most plant-based milks don’t meet toddlers’ nutrient needs

Can a plant-based drink match milk for toddlers? New research reveals that most don’t—unless they’re specially fortified. Study: Replacing cow’s milk with plant-based drinks: consequences for nutrient intake of young children on a balanced diet in Germany. Image Credit: Cast Of Thousands / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition, … Read more

Benefits and Precautions of Swallowing Honey

Honeycomb: Sweet Treat or Hidden Health Powerhouse? Honeycomb, that golden lattice of beeswax and raw honey, has long been prized for its unique taste and texture. Beyond its culinary appeal, recent studies suggest honeycomb may hold surprising health benefits. While not a miracle cure, incorporating modest amounts into your diet could offer a sweet boost. … Read more