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UNBELIEVABLE: Sodium - Caught on Camera

How to make the sun shine at night and transform renewable energy

This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Craig Dalzell, head of policy and research at Common Weal.

The National (Scotland)

New sodium metal battery design charges in just 4 minutes and retains its capacity for years

Chinese researchers say they have overcome one of the trickiest problems of battery chemistry by developing a special gel.

LiveScience

The secret life of roots: how plants fight back against salty soils

To people, salt is a kitchen staple. But to crops, too much of it can be devastating.

The Conversation

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6 Oral Hygiene Mistakes Most Indians Make That Cause Tooth Decay and Early Tooth Loss

Brushing Hard Enough to Feel ItThe assumption is that pressure means clean. It doesn't. Aggressive brushing strips enamel, the hard outer layer that does not grow back, and pushes the gum line upward, exposing the softer root surface beneath. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology tracked…

Times Life

The Exact Skincare Routine for Indian Women in Their Thirties That Actually Works

What Changes in Your Thirties and Why Your Old Routine Stops WorkingSkin cell turnover slows significantly after thirty. A study published in the British Journal of Dermatology found that epidermal turnover rate declines by roughly 28% between the ages of thirty and forty, which means dead cells sit on the…

Times Life

5 Proven Ingredients That Visibly Reduce Dark Spots and Hyperpigmentation on Indian Skin in 8 Weeks

Turmeric (Curcumin)Raw turmeric has been used on Indian skin for centuries, but the mechanism behind it is specific: curcumin inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme that triggers melanin production at the site of a dark spot. A 2016 study published in Phytotherapy Research found that a topical curcumin formulation reduced facial hyperpigmentation…

Times Life

Salt in coastal Bangladesh's drinking water may be quietly raising women's blood pressure, and a 9-year follow-up points to a threshold near 1000 mg/L

Coastal communities face a hidden health crisis as rising sea levels contaminate groundwater with sodium. A study in Dacope revealed that pregnant women drinking this saline water experienced significant increases in diastolic blood pressure, consuming nearly their daily sodium limit from water alone. This highlights the urgent need for resilient…

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6 Morning Drinks That May Naturally Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because it can quietly damage your heart, brain, and kidneys without showing obvious symptoms. Many people focus only on medication, but what you drink first thing in the morning can also support your heart health. While no drink can replace prescribed…

MyLifeXP

Trajectory Over Threshold: Dr. Marlow Hernandez's Scientific Contribution to Heart Failure Care

Dr. Marlow Hernandez's work on heart failure care highlights how recovery trends, not just improving symptoms, may help reduce preventable hospital readmissions.

Medical Daily

What’s really in a hotdog? Nutrition experts explain

Americans eat 20bn hotdogs every year, but experts say they’re also among the most highly processed foods

The Guardian - US

I asked a nutritionist if we need electrolytes for everyday exercise

Are they just another wellness fad?Read more: Best electrolytes, tested

The Independent UK

The fermented food that has MAGA obsessed: sauerkraut

The health secretary will eat the fermented cabbage with steak as early as 6:30 a.m., he told Fox News

The Independent UK

Government urged to compensate victims of pelvic mesh scandal

The Hughes Report called for a two-stage redress scheme for patients affected by the medical products

The Independent UK

Business Brief (June 24): China Aims to Boost Auto Consumption

WeChat trials voice-controlled AI assistant, CATL prepares to deliver its first batch of sodium batteries in September

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The Conversation

The new Vegemite Kids has 50% less salt. No, that’s not ‘un-Australian’

This week, Vegemite launched a new product specifically for children called Vegemite Kids that contains 50% less sodium (salt) than the traditional iconic spread.

MyLifeXP

What Virat Kohli Eats Before Big Matches: 5 Key Foods

In modern cricket, fitness and diet are as important as technique. Virat Kohli’s transformation into one of the fittest athletes in the world has been strongly linked to his dietary discipline. Over the years, he has moved toward a cleaner, more plant-forward eating style, focusing on foods that are light…

TechRadar

GM is getting in on the data center game — auto giant will start building huge sodium-ion batteries to help with energy storage

GM and Peak Energy will develop sodium-ion batteries for utilities and data centers, aiming to lower power storage costs.

Medical Daily

First-in-Class Drug Targeting Treatment-Resistant High Blood Pressure Wins FDA Approval — and Works Like No Existing Drug

FDA approved baxdrostat (Baxfendy) on May 18, 2026 as the first-ever oral aldosterone synthase inhibitor for uncontrolled and resistant hypertension. BaxHTN Phase 3 (NEJM 2025): 8.7–9.8 mmHg additional systolic blood pressure reduction added to background therapy. Here is the full story.

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InsideEVs

Sodium Batteries And EVs That Power The Grid: Inside GM's Big Energy Push

With sodium-ion batteries and vehicle-to-grid technology, General Motors' growth ambitions extend far beyond cars.

The Mary Sue

South Carolina woman orders chicken gnocchi soup from Olive Garden. Then she sees what she got for $20: ‘I do this all the time’

An Olive Garden hack could get you a meal big enough to feed a family of six. One South Carolina woman shared the deal in a viral video. The clip, shared by content creator Crystal Foster (@crylynn96) amassed 1.3 million views as of Thursday morning. “You guys know that for…

InsideEVs

General Motors Is Bringing Sodium-Ion Battery Production To America

After LFP and LMR, the automaker is betting on yet another battery chemistry type.

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7 Foods That Quietly Raise Blood Pressure in Older Adults

My wife has been dealing with problems with her blood pressure since she had children. High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because...

The Economic Times

Scientists warn this common food habit could be ageing your heart & brain faster. Here's who is most likely to do it

Salt consumption study: New research suggests that older men are more likely than women to add extra salt to their food. The study found that men living alone were particularly likely to have this habit, while those following diets to manage high blood pressure were less likely to reach for…

The Economic Times

Heat waves demand more than just water for proper hydration; electrolytes intake necessary: Experts

Health experts warn that during heat waves, water alone is not enough for hydration. Excessive sweating depletes essential electrolytes like sodium and potassium. This loss can lead to dizziness, fatigue, and muscle cramps. For vulnerable individuals, dehydration poses serious risks. Rehydration solutions, lemon water with salt, and coconut water are…

International Business Times UK

Explosive Leak Claims Chinese Firms Helped Keep Iran's Missile Programme Running Under Global Sanctions

Leaked documents suggest Chinese-linked firms may have aided Iran's missile programme, bypassing sanctions through complex networks.

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