A new study finds that lifestyle changes and weight loss medications may help lead to a 10 percent drop in weight. Losing weight in a sustained and healthy manner is usually very difficult. Experts say this new data can help people who want to lose weight work with their physicians […]
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Trauma-informed care: What to look for, and how to help
This year, I am celebrating 40 years as a dental hygienist. It wasn’t until a few years ago, however, that I began to understand how trauma can play a role in patients’ anxiety and fear of dental treatment. Realizing our patients may have experienced life traumas and adverse childhood experiences […]
Petersburg native DB Donamatrix offers hometown healthy lifestyle tips
PETERSBURG — How did Petersburg native Don “DB Donamatrix” Brooks, a celebrity fitness trainer, react to his hometown being ranked the unhealthiest city in Virginia once again? Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison released the findings of the 2022 County Health Rankings in April. Petersburg was ranked dead last for […]
Elgin Dentist Explains How to Find the Best Cosmetic Dentist
Elgin, Illinois, United States – 06-14-2022 (PR Distribution™) – Dr. Dean Lodding of Smile For Life Dental offers advice on how to choose the right cosmetic dentist for each patient’s individual aesthetic goals. Elgin, IL — While oral health and wellness should be the top priorities of any dentist, smile […]
Balchem Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Kappa Bioscience AS | News
NEW HAMPTON, N.Y., June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ:BCPC), a global specialty ingredients company focused on Nutrition and Health, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kappa Bioscience AS (“Kappa”), a leading science-based manufacturer of specialty vitamin K2 for the human nutrition industry, headquartered in Oslo, Norway. […]
Weight-loss surgery linked to lower cancer death rate in large study
Placeholder while article actions load Body weight is considered a risk factor for cancer — but can losing it reverse that risk? A study suggests the answer is an emphatic yes, at least for those who lose significant weight through bariatric surgery. Patients who had the surgery were 32 percent […]
Fitness center provides recovering addicts place to get back on track
FARMINGTON — Millions of people from all walks of life find the determination to get into the gym every single day. For a select few at the Ironwood Gym located in downtown Farmington, the desire to get in a good workout has more than just personal fitness benefits. “I like to […]
The singing dentist: How Dr. Deepak Sachdev brings joy to his patients
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Taste and fragrance group Firmenich signs merger with DSM global health and nutrition business
Health and nutrition group DSM has confirmed a merger agreement with global flavours, fragrances and ingredients company, Firmenich, combining their sector disciplines, which include applications within confectionery, to become DSM-Firmenich, writes Neill Barston. Terms for the deal, which will merge multi-billion international operations have not been revealed, yet the businesses […]
‘Pioneering’ net zero sports arena destined for Olympic Legacy Park
Canon Medical Systems will develop the UK’s first carbon net-zero built sports, healthcare and community arena, which will also feature a Medical Diagnostic Centre. The business will collaborate with Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, BBraun Sheffield Sharks basketball franchise, PCA Ltd and The LivingCare Group to build Park […]