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 […]
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A call for mental health for all
OPINION AND COMMENTARY Editorials and other Opinion content offer perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent from the work of our newsroom reporters. Clearly, after the Uvalde tragedy, President Biden is committed to taking action on the issue of mass shootings and the safety of children. There […]
Screening is not always healthy: an ethical analysis of health screening packages in Singapore | BMC Medical Ethics
This study explored how HSPs targeted at individuals were conducted and promoted, how clinically appropriate HSP tests were, and the price range of packages. Most HSP providers, particularly private providers and social enterprises, included tests that were inappropriate for population screening. Apart from diabetes and cholesterol screening, there were otherwise […]
Visiting a ‘Dental Fear’ Clinic Can Help Improve a Child’s Smile – Consumer Health News
THURSDAY, Jan. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If the sound of a dental drill sends shivers up your spine, you’re likely in good company: Finnish researchers say that one of every two adults fear the dentist at least a little, while one in 10 are very afraid. But the researchers […]
Selangor Saring: Health Screening, Diagnosis, Lifetime Health Records On SELangkah
KLANG, June 6 – With non-communicable diseases (NCDs) heightening the risk of severe Covid-19 and mortality, the Selangor state government is shifting its public health focus to disease prevention through its state-wide screening programme, Selangor Saring. Selangor Saring aims to detect NCDs – mainly hypertension, diabetes, liver disease, and cancer […]
If you drink these types of coffee, you could have a lower death risk | Health
The earthy, caffeine-infused coffee drink may hold more power than waking you up in the morning. Drinking either sweetened or unsweetened coffee is associated with a lower death risk compared with not drinking the beverage, according to a new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers surveyed […]
General Dentistry’s Importance Underlined by the Oral Health Risks of Mouth Piercings, says Elegant Dentistry | News
The Marina del Rey and West Los Angeles area dental office comments on a recent article that serving one of the world’s most culturally vibrant and diverse areas means being ready to meet the needs of all kinds of people. LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A May 23 article in […]
Women’s Health Fair at VF Wellness Centre Greatly Appreciated
Women residing in the south of the island were granted the opportunity to gain information on maintaining healthy lifestyles following a women’s health fair held at the Vieux-Fort Wellness Centre. Public Health Nursing Supervisor for Region 5 Jasmine Daniel said the activity was necessary and timely as it catered to […]
Coconut milk: nutrition facts and health benefits
Due to its distinctive flavor and creamy texture, coconut milk can add a nice twist to coffees, protein shakes and desserts. Although it’s nowhere near as popular as other plant-based milk alternatives in the US, it retains a loyal fan base.But how nutritious is this drink? And can it bring […]
EC Healthcare Acquires Health Screening Services Chain, Further Expand Customer Base and Consolidate the Health Screening Market, Business News
HONG KONG, May 23, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – EC Healthcare (the “Company”, which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the “Group”, SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that the Group acquires 75% of the issued share capital […]
Awards for outstanding contributions to public health presented during the Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly
During a moving ceremony at the Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly in Geneva, awards were presented to a group of individuals from around the world for their outstanding contributions to public health. Opening the award ceremony, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said: ”The 2022 public health […]
The 2022 Health Care Power 100
1. Leslie C. Davis President and CEO, UPMC Leslie Davis / Submitted After a successful run heading UPMC’s Health Services Division – which encompasses 40 hospitals and dozens of ancillary facilities – Leslie C. Davis became CEO of UPMC last year. She oversees the largest non-governmental employer in Pennsylvania – […]