Looming Lithium Shortage a Major Catalyst for Mining Companies
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - December 10, 2020) - The world is in desperate need for lithium supply.For one, "lithium might run out by 2025. And as electric cars begin to take over the roads, lithium stocks could turn out to be some of the biggest winners," as noted by Forbes. "Since 2018, lithium prices have crashed 60-70% to rock-bottom lows. The drawdown forced miners to cut back on operations and call off the exploration of new mines. And now...
2020-12-10 8:04 AM EST
Psilocybin Could Unlock Key Mental Health Treatments for Millions of People
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - November 18, 2020) - Psilocybin could be the key to unlocking key treatments for mental health issues. "Existing antidepressant drugs don't work well for an estimated 30 to 50 percent of the people who try them; when they do work, the effects can take weeks to kick in. Psilocybin, a compound that can profoundly alter consciousness and perceptions of reality, might be a powerful alternative, says Roland Griffiths, a neuropsychopharmacologist at Johns Hopkins...
2020-11-18 10:46 AM EST
These are The Top Catalysts that Could Drive Another Lithium Market Boom
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - November 11, 2020) - The lithium market could benefit from a Joe Biden victory, noted Albemarle Corp. CEO Kent Masters, as quoted by Bloomberg. "There's the incentives, and the emphasis that's put on electrification and EVs around that. The market side of it would be more favorable with Biden."In addition, according to Goldman Sachs analyst, Mark Delaney, a Biden win could also boost further electric vehicle adoption, which would boost lithium demand. Lithium...
2020-11-11 9:03 AM EST
Newer Study Shows Psilocybin Can Provide Relief from Depression
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - November 11, 2020) - Psilocybin may just change the way we address mental health forever.It may even revolutionize how major pharmaceutical giants tackle a good deal of mental health issues. After all, a recent study of 24 adults with major depression published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry found that two doses led to a large reduction in depression symptoms.According to Alan Davis from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as quoted by New Atlas,...
2020-11-11 7:26 AM EST
New Study of Psilocybin Shows Big Progress for Mental Health
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - November 5, 2020) - The psychedelics boom is far out, man. Over the last few months, Denver, Oakland, and Santa Cruz have legalized the use of psilocybin. Even the Canadian government allowed four terminally ill patients with cancer to receive psilocybin therapy to help ease end-of-life distress. This is the first time in 46 years that an exemption has been given in Canada for patients to access such treatment. Then, earlier this week, Oregon...
2020-11-05 7:56 AM EST
The Top Reasons the World Must Have More Lithium Supply
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 29, 2020) - The world could soon run into a massive lithium supply crunch.All thanks to the electric vehicle boom that shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, we can see just how enthused EV investors have become by looking at stocks, like Tesla and Nio. While the pandemic has slowed growth, EV demand is only expected to accelerate.In fact, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, as noted by Forbes, "Sees improved...
2020-10-29 7:53 AM EDT
Why Millions May Soon Add Mushrooms to Their Morning Coffee
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 28, 2020) - Superfoods like mushrooms are finding their way into coffee and tea.All after they've been found to help increase mental clarity, and assist with immune support. For example, mushrooms such as Reishi can help with sleep, anxiety, and depression, according to Teelixir. Lion's mane can help with memory, according to Healthline. Chaga can help with inflammation for example, according to Best Products. Turkey tail can help support the immune...
2020-10-28 7:22 AM EDT
Here's Why Consumers Are Adding Mushrooms to Their Coffee
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 21, 2020) - Demand for natural food and wellness products has creating incredible opportunity for the functional mushroom market. So much so that consumers are craving mushroom coffees and teas for an "added super food go-to morning beverage," notes Yahoo Life.After all, according to Penny White, CEO of Better Plant Sciences, "Functional mushrooms are increasing in popularity for their ability to increase mental clarity, as well as for their range of...
2020-10-21 7:15 AM EDT
The World's Greatest Weight Loss Secret May be Psilocybin
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 8, 2020) - Psychedelic drugs are quickly going mainstream.Cities across America are legalizing its use, including Denver, Oakland, Ann Arbor, and Santa Cruz. In addition, a ballot in Oregon could legalize its use by November 2020.Even the Canadian government allowed four terminally ill patients with cancer to receive psilocybin therapy to help ease end-of-life distress. That's the first time in 46 years that an exemption has been given in Canada for...
2020-10-08 8:01 AM EDT
The Top Reasons Lithium Prices Will Soon Spike Higher Again
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 30, 2020) - The world could run into a massive lithium supply crunch. Thanks in part to the electric vehicle boom that doesn't look to cool off any time soon. In fact, "A global push for EV adoption, helped by government subsidies and incentives, means that demand for lithium is not going away. Companies like Volkswagen, Ford, Mercedes and Amazon having started shifting their focus to electric vehicles," reports Bloomberg.According to the Boston...
2020-09-30 9:51 AM EDT
Psilocybin Could be a Game-Changer in the Fight Against Obesity
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 30, 2020) - Psilocybin could soon help millions of people tackle obesity and eating disorders. After all, the global obesity epidemic is still bursting at the seams. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) obesity has tripled in size over the last 50 years. In 2016, they note, 1.9 billion adults were overweight around the world. Of those, 650 million were considered obese. Just in the U.S., nearly 34% of adults and up to...
2020-09-30 7:33 AM EDT
This Is Why Investors Are Pouring into the Plant-Based Market
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 25, 2020) - That's especially true with a growing number of health-conscious consumers. With that base, analysts at Meticulous Research say the plant-based food market could be worth $74.2 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 11.9%."The growth in this market is mainly attributed to the increasing incidence of intolerance for animal proteins, nutritional benefits offered by plant-based food, increasing vegan population, and venture investments in...
2020-09-25 3:27 PM EDT
Big Demand for Cold-Pressed Drinks Juicing a Multi-Million-Dollar Market
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2020) - Growing demand from far more health-conscious consumers is driving big demand for cold-pressed juices. So much so, that the market could grow by $275.5 million between 2019 and 2023, according to analysts at Technavio. In addition, "Cold-pressed juice is extremely popular, as it contains nutrients known to boost immunity and general health, but it's not something that a lot of consumers feel comfortable making at home due to the cleanup,...
2020-09-23 7:40 AM EDT
Healthy Investing: Why It's Time to Jump into the Plant-Based Revolution
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2020) - Since the global pandemic began, 23% more Americans have turned to plant-based foods.In fact, "in a poll of over 1,300 Americans, asking them about their food habits during the global pandemic, the credit-building company Self.inc found that almost a quarter of respondents say they are now eating more vegan food," as noted by The Beet.In addition, sales of plant-based "meat" are up more than 35% since the virus first hit, according to...
2020-09-16 8:01 AM EDT
The Top Reasons Investors are Rushing into the New Lithium Boom
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2020) - Lithium could easily run into a massive supply crunch - and fast. In fact, prices could explode as demand just begins to outweigh supply. All thanks in part to electric vehicle (EV) sales that are growing much faster than anyone expected. According to a new study from the Boston Consulting Group, by 2025, EVs could account for a third of all auto sales. By 2030, EVs could surpass internal combustion...
2020-09-16 7:58 AM EDT
Rapid Screening Tests Are Still Struggling to Keep up with Demand
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 9, 2020) - With the pandemic still showing no signs of abating, demand for diagnostic testing has only increased. Unfortunately, the nation is still running into severe diagnostic test shortages, which could hamper the nation's response to the pandemic.In fact, according to Barron's, "The sudden worldwide demand for accurate, high-quality testing is unlike anything the industry has experienced before. Manufacturers are being asked to quickly scale...
2020-09-09 7:42 AM EDT
The Plant-Based Market is Creating an Incredible $20.8 Billion Opportunity
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 9, 2020) - The plant-based product boom is picking up sizable momentum.In fact, according to a recent report from Meticulous Research, the plant-based food market could be worth $74.2 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 11.9%."The growth in this market is mainly attributed to the increasing incidence of intolerance for animal proteins, nutritional benefits offered by plant-based food, increasing vegan population, and venture investments in...
2020-09-09 7:34 AM EDT
Plant-Based Products Are Quickly Disrupting $4.2 Trillion Wellness Market
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - August 5, 2020) - The plant-based product revolution has only just begun.Over the next seven years, the plant-based food market could be worth $74.2 billion, says Meticulous Research. All as consumers demand sustainable and nutritious foods. "Plant-based products are generated with less dependence on labor, making it less prone to staffing scarcity as opposed to red meat, which is relatively labor-intensive, thereby encouraging the production of plant-based...
2020-08-05 10:49 AM EDT
Plant-Based Product Revolution is Creating a Potential $20.8 Billion Opportunity
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2020) - Demand for plant-based products has been explosive.Look at food for example. U.S. retail sales of plant-based foods grew 11.4% in 2019 to $5 billion, according to a SPINS sales data report shared by The Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association, as noted by Forbes, for example."Plant-based milk sales grew 5% last year and 14% over the past two years, and they now make up about 40% of the...
2020-07-15 8:07 AM EDT
This May be the Trick to Treating a Massive $16 Billion Weight Issue
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - July 2, 2020) - The obesity issue is bursting at the seams.In fact, according to the World Health Organization, at least 2.8 million people die every year from being either overweight or obese. Worse, such issues lead to chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases (mainly heart disease and stroke), diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders (especially osteoarthritis - a highly disabling degenerative disease of the joints); and some cancers (including...
2020-07-02 7:40 AM EDT