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The unlikely ingredient that could end US dependence on Chinese batteries

The U.S. and China are in a high-stakes race, with the energy security of America and its allies hanging in the balance. The U.S. should give priority to the development of sodium-ion batteries on account of national security, says Venkat Srinivasan, director of research in energy storage at Argonne National Laboratory and head of the recently-announced consortium. His company is …

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2 days, 17 hours ago

Why are some packaged foods under the scanner?

The Hindu

The story so far: A study of 432 convenience food products, in five categories — idli mixes, breakfast cereals, porridge mixes, beverage mixes, soup mixes — and extruded snacks, has found that a majority of these ready-to-eat/packaged food products are high in carbohydrates. The study, ‘Assessment of front and back of pack nutrition labels of selected convenience food products and …

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4 days, 17 hours ago

FDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods

Associated Press

Packaged foods in the U.S. will have to follow new rules in order to call themselves “healthy,” according to changes finalized Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration. “It’s critical for the future of the country that food be a vehicle for wellness,” FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said in a statement. “Improving access to nutrition information is an important public …

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5 days, 2 hours ago

Painful & Debilitating, Kidney Stones Shouldn’t Be Taken Lightly. 5 Tips On Prevention & Avoiding Recurrence

ABP News

Ask anyone who has suffered the pain of a kidney stone, and they will tell you it is neither to be taken lightly, nor can it be wished away. Information on the website of the US’ Mount Sinai Hospital states that kidney stones, in the initial stages, may go unnoticed, and that one may not have symptoms until the stone …

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5 days, 12 hours ago

Avocados, salmon, strawberry yogurt: Which of these meets FDA’s new definition of a “healthy” food?

LA Times

Avocados now qualify as “healthy” foods under the Food and Drug Administration’s new definition. In an effort to improve American diets, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Thursday released a new definition of what it means for a food to qualify as “healthy.” Products like fruit-flavored yogurt, fortified white bread and sweetened energy bars will no longer be allowed to …

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1 week ago

"Top Chef" alum Shota Nakajima wants you to swap your salt for soy sauce

Salon

James Beard "Rising Star Chef of the Year" semifinalist and "Top Chef: Portland" finalist — and fan-favorite — Chef Shota Nakajima was a breath of fresh air on the show, adding a punch of levity and brightness on a season that sometimes felt a bit heavy with the stress and pressure of the competition. Nakajima recently spoke with Salon about …

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1 week ago

YouTuber 'Drone Prathap' arrested for pond explosion 'experiment' in Karnataka

India Today

A social media influencer, NM Prathap, popularly known as “Drone Prathap”, was arrested for allegedly causing an explosion using sodium in an agricultural pond in Karnatakata’s Madhugiri taluk, police said on Monday. The arrest took place on Friday evening after police became aware of a video Prathap had uploaded to his YouTube channel, which showed the explosion at Sree Rayara …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Hard To Process

Deccan Chronicle

It is hard to resist junk food, especially cheesy burgers, and French fries sprinkled with peri-peri and dipped in hot & sweet sauce. Ankita Gupta Sehgal, Founder & Chief Dietician, at Nutrition Matters in Delhi, says that ultra-processed foods are often marketed as convenient and time-saving, being riddled with too many hidden health risks. “Excessive consumption of ultra-processed food can …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Beans and lentils rise to stardom in newly released dietary advisory report

CNN

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. “What we’re recommending is that the protein section of MyPlate, the government’s food guide on how to eat a healthy diet, start with beans, peas and lentils,” said committee member Dr. Christopher Gardner, a research professor of medicine at the Stanford Prevention Research Center in California who directs its …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Sodium nitrite' killer ‘tantrik’ murdered 12 in Gujarat: Police

Hindustan Times

The Gujarat police said on Sunday that a ‘tantrik’, who was arrested earlier this month for allegedly plotting to kill a man in Ahmedabad, passed away in custody. The police said the accused carried out the murders by making his victims consume sodium nitrite dissolved in water. "Around 10 am on Sunday, Chavda fell ill and was rushed to the …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tantrik Dies in Gujarat Police Custody; Accused of 12 Murders

Deccan Chronicle

Ahmedabad: A 42-year-old tantrik arrested for allegedly conspiring to murder a businessman died in police custody in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Sunday after admitting to killing 12 people by giving them drinks laced with a chemical, police said. The police secured Chavda's remand till 3 pm on December 10 for further probe into his occult practices and possible involvement in human …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Sodium-ion battery has immense potential in India: Prof Amartya Mukhopadhyay

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: A recent winner of the prestigious Tata Transformation Prize in the sustainability category, Prof Amartya Mukhopadhyay’s work on sodium-ion battery technology stands out as a beacon of hope for a sustainable future. Sodium-ion battery has immense potential in India: Prof Amartya Mukhopadhyay What does the recognition bestowed by this significant award mean to you? How does your work on …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Doctors Reveal The Damage That 1 Day Of Thanksgiving Food Can Do

Huff Post

Liliboas via Getty Images For once, some mostly good news. Here’s the good news: Dr. Sean P. Heffron, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Health, said that it’s highly unlikely that one meal is going to negatively impact long-term heart health. “Pay attention to how you feel and enjoy the pleasure of eating.” Dr. Chelsea Wiltjer Yost, an internal medicine doctor …

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1 month ago

Can Cucumbers Really Fix Puffy Eyes?

Huff Post

ceciangiocchi via Getty Images What does the stereotypical image of a spa bring to mind? If you suffer from a sleep disorder or lack of sleep, you may be even more prone to puffy eyes: “Both result in lower oxygen levels in the blood, which cause blood vessels to dilate and leak fluid, which produces puffy lids and dark circles …

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1 month ago

Is artificial rain the answer to Delhi’s air crisis?

Firstpost

Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category for a third straight day on Wednesday. As the city battles toxic pollution, can artificial rain, or cloud seeding, improve the situation? Sachchida Nand Tripathi, Dean of Kotak School of Sustainability at IIT Kanpur, told NDTV that tackling air pollution with artificial rain will not be easy. According to IIT Kanpur’s Manindra …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Why Kraft Heinz is pulling Lunchables from school lunches

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

What You Should Know About Fluoride

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING In the aftermath of the 2024 election, there has been much discussion about the potential public policy changes that may occur in President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration. “Many communities add fluoride to public water supplies, a process known as water fluoridation, to improve oral health and help prevent tooth decay on a population level,” Manning explained. “By …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Kraft Heinz stops serving school-designed Lunchables because of low demand

Associated Press

Food and beverage manufacturer Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it no longer is serving the Lunchables meals it created for U.S. schools. At the time, Kraft Heinz said the offerings were protein-enriched and contained reduced levels of saturated fat and sodium to meet the requirements of the national free and reduced-price school lunch program. The company described the business impact …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tackling India's Salt Habit: A Path to Longer Lives

Hindustan Times

The article highlights the importance of controlling salt intake in India to prevent cardiovascular diseases and kidney diseases. A modeling study by the UN health body suggests that an estimated 300,000 deaths from CVD and CKD could be averted in 10 years if India were to comply with the World Health Organization's sodium benchmarks. The study recommends lowering the population's …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chlorine Vapor Exposure Leaves 35 Workers Hospitalized in Bapatla Shrimp Unit

Deccan Chronicle

Thirty-five workers fell ill after inhaling chlorine vapour at a shrimp peeling unit in Gokarna Matam village of Nizampatnam mandal in Bapatla district on Saturday around 9:30 am. The chemical reaction generated chlorine vapour, which quickly dispersed throughout the workspace. Workers experienced symptoms including nausea, a burning sensation in the nose and eyes, dizziness, and respiratory distress. All affected workers …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Langurs' Saltwater Drinking: A Remarkable Adaptation that Sustains Their Survival

The Hindu

The Cat Ba langurs have remarkable genetic traits that help them survive in their isolated environment on Cat Ba Island in Vietnam. One of the remarkable adaptations is the ability to drink salt water. Due to the dramatic decline of its population, the species suffers from genetic impoverishment, high inbreeding and a potentially increased susceptibility to disease. Analysis of their …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why you should be using electrolyte sachets, according to a wellness editor

The Independent

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Mexican Drug Cartel Busts in Noida, 5 Arrested Including Tihar Jail Warden

Deccan Chronicle

A meth lab has been busted in Noida, with five people, including a Tihar Jail warden and two Delhi-based businessmen, arrested in connection with it. The lab was found in the Kasna industrial area and contained 95 kg of methamphetamine, a synthetic drug. The NCB is investigating the drug network's footprints across several places in the National Capital Region, with …

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2 months ago

How Much Water Should You Drink? Understanding Hydration's Impact on Your Body

India Today

Water is essential for maintaining good health and fitness. Drinking plenty of water helps regulate the balance of fluids inside and outside the cells, which is crucial for various bodily functions. However, drinking too much water can be dangerous and can lead to water intoxication. Symptoms of water intoxication include nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, fatigue, muscle cramps, and seizures. In …

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The unlikely ingredient that could end US dependence on Chinese batteries

Why are some packaged foods under the scanner?

FDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods

Painful & Debilitating, Kidney Stones Shouldn’t Be Taken Lightly. 5 Tips On Prevention & Avoiding Recurrence

Avocados, salmon, strawberry yogurt: Which of these meets FDA’s new definition of a “healthy” food?

"Top Chef" alum Shota Nakajima wants you to swap your salt for soy sauce

YouTuber 'Drone Prathap' arrested for pond explosion 'experiment' in Karnataka

Hard To Process

Beans and lentils rise to stardom in newly released dietary advisory report

'Sodium nitrite' killer ‘tantrik’ murdered 12 in Gujarat: Police

Tantrik Dies in Gujarat Police Custody; Accused of 12 Murders

Sodium-ion battery has immense potential in India: Prof Amartya Mukhopadhyay

Doctors Reveal The Damage That 1 Day Of Thanksgiving Food Can Do

Can Cucumbers Really Fix Puffy Eyes?

Is artificial rain the answer to Delhi’s air crisis?

Why Kraft Heinz is pulling Lunchables from school lunches

What You Should Know About Fluoride

Kraft Heinz stops serving school-designed Lunchables because of low demand

Tackling India's Salt Habit: A Path to Longer Lives

Chlorine Vapor Exposure Leaves 35 Workers Hospitalized in Bapatla Shrimp Unit

Langurs' Saltwater Drinking: A Remarkable Adaptation that Sustains Their Survival

Why you should be using electrolyte sachets, according to a wellness editor

Mexican Drug Cartel Busts in Noida, 5 Arrested Including Tihar Jail Warden

How Much Water Should You Drink? Understanding Hydration's Impact on Your Body