Simres is creating a new division of care and wellness

Simres is creating a new division of care and wellness

Symrise AG today announced the creation of its new Care and Wellness division, a decisive step to accelerate global demand for products that support health, well-being and beauty in everyday life. Part of the fragrance and care segment, the division, after acquiring Proby in 2025, combines Summeris’ expertise in cosmetic ingredients, health activities and biotech, … Read more

Using marijuana to relieve anxiety or depression? Science shows there is no evidence CNN

According to recent studies marijuana does not help with many mental health disorders.

Using medical or recreational marijuana doesn’t work to reduce the symptoms of many mental health conditions, according to two new analyzes of current gold-standard research. Medical marijuana includes products with cannabidiol, or CBD, and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the part of the plant that produces euphoria. “We haven’t found evidence that any form of cannabis is … Read more

The review states that cannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions

The review states that cannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions

Cannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions despite a global increase in patients using it for this purpose, a review has found. The researchers concluded that there is “very little evidence for its effectiveness” in the treatment of anxiety, anorexia nervosa, psychotic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder or opioid use disorder. Experts … Read more

Boston wants to limit GLP-1 coverage for city workers amid health care costs, budget crisis – The Boston Globe

The injectable GLP-1 weight loss drug Ozempic, pictured in July 2023.

The city’s chief financial officer, Ashley Groffenberger, sent a letter to the City Council on Monday saying that health insurance rates for city employees are increasing nearly 23 percent in the fiscal year that begins in July — the highest year-over-year premium costs the city has seen “in recent history.” According to the city, Boston … Read more

Survey: Most Massachusetts residents are unaware of the mental health risks of cannabis

Survey: Most Massachusetts residents are unaware of the mental health risks of cannabis

For families who have loved ones struggling with mental illness or addiction linked to heavy cannabis use, the warning signs can be painfully clear. But new data suggests that many Massachusetts residents still don’t recognize the potential mental health risks associated with regular marijuana use. A survey released Friday by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission … Read more

I tried the $160,000 Health Chamber Biohackers oath

I tried the $160,000 Health Chamber Biohackers oath

Is health the new luxury? All signs point to yes: the $6.3 health industry is booming, with 60 percent of luxury consumers plans to increase their welfare spending in 2026. The rise of luxury clubs like Remedy Place in New York and the newly opened Sainte-Roch in Paris prove that the appetite is there, at … Read more

Park City High School hosts conference on athletic performance nutrition and training – The Park Record

Park City High School hosts conference on athletic performance nutrition and training - The Park Record

Park City High School will host “Strong. Fast. Fuel.” March 26 at 7pm in the school’s lecture hall. Organized by Park City High School varsity track standout and future Yale champion Sierra Darling, the community event aims to combat misconceptions in sports about relative energy deficiency, known as RED-S, and low energy availability, LEA. Designed … Read more

Protein bar laws question viral 150-calorie claim

Protein bar laws question viral 150-calorie claim

When 28 grams of protein and 150 calories made a viral brand, a lawsuit argues that does the math really add up? The protein bar market is driven by the numbers. Calories, grams of protein, and grams of fat often determine which products consumers choose. For people tracking macros, managing weight, or fueling workouts, nutrition … Read more

The NC Mental Health Bed Registry receives hourly updates, 988 integrations

The NC Mental Health Bed Registry receives hourly updates, 988 integrations

RALEIGH, NC (FOX Carolina) – North Carolina health officials have announced major improvements to the state’s online mental health bed registry, including round-the-clock automated updates and a new integration with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, aimed at reducing wait times for people in crisis. Automatic updates replace the manual process The Statewide Behavioral Health … Read more