Category: Health & Fitness

Bausch + Lomb Introduces Biotrue® ONEday For Astigmatism Contact Lenses

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.’s (NYSE: VRX and TSX: VRX) (“Valeant” or the “Company”) wholly owned subsidiary Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company, today announced the introduction of Biotrue® ONEday for Astigmatism daily disposable contact lenses. Approximately 73.2 million people in the U.S. are astigmatic, but only 8.8...

Experts Agree That Combining Treatments is the Best Nonsurgical Approach to Hair Loss

Hair loss challenges one’s self-perception and is a highly personal issue for both men and women alike. Nonsurgical treatments are helpful in treating hair loss. Bosley, the leader in medical hair restoration and hair loss solutions, has combined three modern and proven treatment options to create a nonsurgical powerhouse called...

Despite the known role of vitamin D in preventing osteoporosis and related fractures, less than half of elderly hip fracture patients take supplements

Despite national recommendations for daily vitamin D intake, a new study presented today at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that just 45.7 percent of patients reported consistently taking vitamin D supplements following a hip fracture, a known treatment and preventative strategy for...

Female soccer players suffer the most concussions in high school sports

High school girls have a significantly higher concussion rate than boys, with female soccer players suffering the most concussions, according to new research presented today at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). “While American football has been both scientifically and colloquially associated with the...

Colgate Total® Shakes Up Its “Simplemente Saludable” Initiative And Unveils Its New Advanced Health Mouthwash

Colgate Total® is shaking things up this spring with the second year of its Simplemente Saludable (Simply Healthy) program and unveiling of its new Advanced Health™ Mouthwash. This year, the brand is partnering with TV host Karla Martinez, nutritionist and entrepreneur Chef Lala, yoga instructor and entrepreneur Yudy Arias, and...