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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Health
- Korea Herald
Peer-Reviewed Study in Nature Scientific Reports Demonstrates Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Using Alma's Energy-Based Technology
CAESAREA, Israel, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly published, peer-reviewed study in Nature Scientific Reports, part of the prestigious Nature Portfolio, presents compelling clinical evidence on the effectiveness of non-invasive energy-based technology for abdominal fat reduction. The study demonstrated statistically significant decreases in abdominal fat layer thickness in Korean women with abdominal obesity, following a series of ultrasound and radiofrequency treatments using Alma's Accent Prime platform. Conducted at Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital by Dr. Yeo Ju Sohn and Dr. Hyejin Chun of the Department of Family Medicine at Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, the research confirmed measurable fat layer reduction through ultrasound imaging and waist circumference assessments. Patients reported high satisfaction and consistently strong tolerance throughout the treatment protocol, with no adverse events observed. This publication comes at a time when abdominal obesity is increasingly recognized as a key contributor to cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, both in South Korea and globally. According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people worldwide are living with obesity—a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and premature mortality. As obesity rates continue to rise, so does the urgency for safe, effective, and accessible treatment options beyond surgical intervention. "This study highlights the evolving role of non-invasive modalities in body shaping and reinforces their potential significance in the broader context of health and wellness," said Lior Dayan, CEO of Alma. "This new publication strengthens the scientific foundation supporting Alma's technologies and showcases our commitment to advancing innovation that prioritizes patient safety, enhances the treatment experience, and keeps pace with the evolving needs of modern patients." Accent Prime combines proprietary ultrasound and radiofrequency technologies to deliver personalized, non-invasive treatments for body contouring, skin tightening, and facial rejuvenation. The platform is CE marked and approved for the treatment of various different indications, including facial and body contouring, skin tightening, cellulite reduction, and skin rejuvenation. Widely adopted by leading clinics worldwide, Accent Prime offers flexible, combination-based protocols that support tailored treatment strategies across diverse skin types and body areas—without the need for surgery or downtime. These proprietary ultrasound and radiofrequency technologies have also been clinically validated in other products from Alma's Body Contouring series, such as Alma PrimeX. Alma is a global leader in medical aesthetic solutions, with over 25 years of innovation. We empower practitioners to deliver safe, effective, and life-transforming treatments to their patients, utilizing state-of-the-art, clinically proven solutions such as energy-based device lasers, diagnostics, injectables, and advanced skincare. Alma's multiple award-winning products have set a new benchmark in the medical aesthetic industry, both in terms of clinical excellence and groundbreaking innovations.
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Sarawakian chefs showcase skills at World National Tapas competition in Kuching
Zulhizan prepares his sago flour-based tapas mixed with coconut and filled with prawns and a creamy, cheesy Sarawak laksa core. – Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (June 18): Flavours danced, knives flashed, and imaginations ran wild as 20 top Sarawakian chefs stepped into the culinary spotlight on Day Two of the World National Tapas & World Asia Tapas Competitions, Exhibition and Seminar 2025 here. Held from 10am to 2pm at KTS Garden, the high-stakes national tapas showdown gave each chef 25 minutes to prepare eight portions of their signature creations to earn a spot to represent Malaysia at the World Tapas Championship in Spain this November. The judging panel featured well-known chefs Michelle Goh, the youngest Malaysian woman to earn a Michelin star for her pastries; Jasbir Kaur, global culinary leader and founder of the Australasia Tapas Competition; Alex Ting, former head of Michelin-selected restaurant Alma in Shanghai and founder of Kyujin in Kuching; and Goh Ah Seng, Hall of Fame inductee for Cantonese Cuisine and chairman of Persatuan Tukang Masak How Yu Kuching. Nicholas's ayam pansuh is shaped like a tree with a longhouse as a backdrop. – Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad Among the contestants was Chef Nicholas Robert, who reinterpreted the traditional ayam pansuh by presenting it as a towering edible tree with a longhouse backdrop. Chef Zulhizan Sapawi fused bold flavours with local textures, crafting a sago flour-based tapas mixed with coconut and filled with prawns and a creamy, cheesy Sarawak laksa core. It was served with a kantan lemongrass gel and paired with a rich prawn Sarawak laksa sauce. Chef Jack Owens Atit impressed with a bonsai-themed presentation, featured his tapas shaped like a golden apple, calling it 'The Golden Gem'. Liew sets his Sarawak Laksa inspired tapas on top of a bowl of spices. – Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad Chef Liew Kit Kiet created a Sarawak laksa-inspired tapas served elegantly on a spoon resting in a bowl of local spices, blending tradition with refined presentation. While creativity was front and centre, the judges also considered commercial viability and overall taste. There will be awards for the top three winners, most creative, and most commercially viable. Winners will be announced tomorrow alongside the World Asia Tapas Competition results. KTS Garden lead World National Tapas & World Asia Tapas
Axios
3 days ago
- Business
- Axios
New Chicago-area club bets on padel boom
A new club in Glenview is catering to the growing popularity of the Mexican-born sport of padel. Why it matters: Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports internationally, and enthusiasts say its doubles-only structure makes it great for socializing. Additionally, businesspeople hail it as "the new golf" and consider it great for deal-making. Driving the news: Alma Padel opened in the northwest suburb in April, one of only a few padel courts and clubs in Chicago. Flashback: Mexican businessman Enrique Corcuera set up the first-ever padel court in Acapulco in 1969. Zoom in: Alma Padel owner Abigail McCulloch fell in love with padel [pronounced PAH-del] a few years ago as a grad student in Philadelphia. After working with a start-up incubator, she left the East Coast to bring the sport closer to the North Shore, where she grew up. Context: McCulloch tells Axios that Alma caters to current padel players who are looking for a place to play in the Chicago area, but the club is also introducing the sport to athletes and casual players looking for a more athletic and social sport than some other racquet sports. At least two other padel facilities exist in the Chicago area, one in Bridgeport and one in Mundelein. State of play: Padel naturally draws comparisons to pickleball, the racquet sport that has dominated in recent years, but there are plenty of differences. The courts are smaller, and there are no out-of-bounds lines. Players can play the ball off the four walls and it's a game of doubles. The ball is more like a deflated tennis ball rather than pickleball's lightweight ping pong style ball. What they're saying: " People say it's as easy to learn as pickleball, but as hard to truly master as tennis," McCulloch told Axios during a tour of Alma. If you go: Alma Padel has four courts, a juice and cocktail bar, cafe, and other gym amenities like a sauna and yoga classes.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Alma, N.B., residents asked to limit water usage due to low reservoir levels
A water tap can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) Alma, N.B., residents are being asked to conserve water due to low reservoir levels in the region. The Fundy Albert municipality issued the water conservation notice on Friday due to 'lower-than-normal reservoir levels for this time of year,' according to a Facebook post. 'We ask that all water users take all necessary measures to reduce their water usage,' the post reads. 'Your cooperation is essential to maintaining a sustainable water supply for the entire community.' Suggested water conservation tips include: avoiding using water during the peak hours between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. fixing any leaks at home turning off taps when not in active use taking shorter showers only running full loads in washers and dishwashers Residents are reminded to not fill hot tubs or swimming pools without approval from the village office. More to come… For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Irish Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Orlando Bloom says he's 'an Irishman at heart' as stuns pub singing Irish ballad
Hollywood A-Lister Orlando Bloom has revealed he's 'an Irishman at heart'. And the Pirates of the Caribbean star shares the real reason he ended up singing traditional Irish songs in a Windsor pub on St Patrick's Day. In March 2023, the 48-year-old shocked punters in London when he sang Irish folk tune She Moved Through The Fair in the Alma pub in Windsor. Speaking to Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark – who was there that night - and Sian Welby to talk all about his new movie 'Deep Cover!', Orlando revealed his Irish connections. He said: 'I grew up next to an Irish family who are amazing and are really like my family and took me in… I'm an Irishman at heart. Actually, I'm more Irish than anything else.' He told how he was in a Windsor pub on St Patrick's Day with his pal, Craig McEvoy from Juice Of The Barley. 'So, I grew up next to an Irish family who are amazing and are really like my family and took me in. But Craig, the oldest son, sings in this Irish band. 'An amazing band. Anyway, I was visiting the family because the father had passed. Anyway, we had an amazing night celebrating him in the Irish way on Saint Paddy's Day. And Craig was like 'get up there and sing.' So, I got up and started belting some Irish diddy out. 'See I'm an Irishman at heart! Actually, I'm more Irish than anything else. 'That is how you do Paddy's Day in Windsor, by the way,' he said laughing.
