Plant-based milk has emerged as the largest category in North America’s plant-based food sector, experiencing a 5% growth last year, with sales nearing $2 billion. Surprisingly, the plant milk market now constitutes around 10% of the entire milk market, offering consumers more choices than ever before. Currently, almond milk dominates the North American market, holding… Continue reading Explore the growth of plant-based milk
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Statins may reduce risk of blood clots associated with menopausal hormone therapy
Researchers have presented substantial evidence supporting the potential role of statins in alleviating the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with hormone therapy in postmenopausal women. This discovery could reshape risk-benefit considerations for this demographic. In a study titled “The Use of Statins and the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Women Receiving Hormone Therapy,” published… Continue reading Statins may reduce risk of blood clots associated with menopausal hormone therapy
Cannabis compounds act as antibiotics
Public health institutions worldwide have identified antibiotic resistance in bacteria as one of the most severe challenges humanity faces. Despite this, scientists have not discovered a new class of antibiotics in over 30 years. Now, researchers have uncovered the hidden antibiotic potential of a non-psychoactive cannabis compound called cannabigerol (CBG). This compound proves instrumental in… Continue reading Cannabis compounds act as antibiotics
Cocoa pods – source of chocolate and possible flame retardant
As Halloween approaches, anticipation for trick-or-treating grows, and with it, the annual harvest of millions of cocoa beans used to make delightful chocolates. However, amidst the production of chocolate, the shells of these beans are discarded. Now, researchers unveil the potential of cocoa pod shells as a valuable starting material for flame retardants. It is… Continue reading Cocoa pods – source of chocolate and possible flame retardant
Many people who think they are allergic to penicillin are not
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has issued a warning that approximately 6% of individuals in the UK are erroneously labeled as allergic to penicillin in their medical records. This statistic raises concerns as those mislabeled with an allergy to this potent antibiotic face a mortality rate of 6 in every 1,000 patients annually after infection treatment.… Continue reading Many people who think they are allergic to penicillin are not
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