Category: health and wellness
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Urban Skin Rx® Expands into Walgreens, Doubles Exposure at Walmart and Joins Prestige Section at Ulta Beauty
Brand to maximize accessibility to clinical solutions for diverse skin tones with major retail growth. Urban Skin Rx® is excited to announce their retail expansion into Walgreens this summer, entering over 1,900 doors in the first phase of development. The brand is also growing their current distribution at Walmart by an additional 750 doors, increasing…
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Ending Racism Partnership Panel of Health Experts Addresses Ways to Further Health Equity in Philadelphia and Society
Result of Regional Sentiment Survey Identifies Criminal Justice, Education, and Housing as Top Areas Where Racism Exists Top regional health experts gathered before a virtual audience of nearly 400 at the “Blueprint to End Racism – Health Equity” panel discussions hosted by the Ending Racism Partnership (Partnership), a collaborative effort co-convened by the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC)…
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FDA In Brief: FDA Issues Systems Recognition Draft Guidance
System Recognition… The following quote is attributed to Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response “In order to fulfill our public health mission and enhance the safety of imported foods in a global world, we must embrace new approaches that take into account the entire supply chain and its complexity. This draft guidance…
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Black Health Matters and Kappa Alpha Psi® Fraternity, Inc. Partner To Convene Nation’s Largest Black Health Forum
Community Invited to Hear from Nationally-Acclaimed Experts on Chronic Disease, Mental Health, Fitness, Wellness and More Over the last year, Black Americans have raised awareness from coast-to-coast, reminding everyone that our lives and votes matter. Black health matters, too. Black Health Matters For nearly a decade, Black Health Matters (BHM) has worked with a wide range of partners…
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“We Are Pharma!™” Initiative addresses COVID-19 Vaccination Concerns in Minority Communities
In response to the increasing mistrust of the COVID vaccine in communities of color, Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP) has created an initiative that focuses on community education and increasing COVID-19 vaccine confidence. Additionally, it focuses on bridging the gap between the pharma industry and the communities it serves. A three-pronged framework is being utilized to…
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Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun
Summer is typically a wonderful season for outdoor activities and spending additional time with family and friends. For some people, these activities include drinking alcoholic beverages. In light of the coronavirus pandemic as well as the negative consequences associated with drinking, it is particularly important this summer to take measures to protect your own health…
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Premium Delta-8 Gummies Launched By Exhale Wellness
LOS ANGELES — Exhale Wellness, a top-rated company founded by cannabis enthusiasts from Los Angeles, has been growing in popularity with their line of Delta-8 THC products that are currently in high demand. Exhale is a company that specializes in organically grown and mindfully produced hemp products. They have recently launched a new product line that includes the Delta-8…
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FDA Approves Component of Treatment Regimen for Most Common Childhood Cancer
Alternative Has Been in Global Shortage Since 2016 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rylaze (asparaginase erwinia chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn) as a component of a chemotherapy regimen to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma in adult and pediatric patients who are allergic to the E. coli-derived asparaginase products used most commonly for treatment. The…
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Sustainable Living: Can You Keep Up?
By Cali C. Rosewell Unless you are living inside a rock, everyone must be aware right now on the damages we have caused the Earth through the years. Good thing there are people who have taken the step towards sustainable living, which a lifestyle that reduces environmental impact. This kind of lifestyle is beneficial…
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New Study Finds High-Fat Diet Alters Gut Microbiome
The study, co-authored by Dr. Sabine Hazan, found a relationship between high-fat diets and the development of gut dysbiosis and colonic inflammation in adulthood VENTURA, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new study entitled “n-6 High Fat Diet Induces Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis and Colonic Inflammation” was released to the public this week, co-authored by Dr. Sabine Hazan, creator of ProgenaBiome,…