Category: health and wellness
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital tops list of most trusted nonprofits
Nonprofits featured for first time in survey of most trusted brands MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® has been named the No. 1 Most Trusted Nonprofit in the Most Trusted Brands of 2022 report by decision intelligence company Morning Consult. The report measured brand trust across industries, spotlighting the companies and products most trusted by…
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8 Essentials for a Healthy Heart
(Family Features) Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States and globally. Studies throughout the past two decades indicate more than 80% of all cardiovascular events may be prevented by a healthy lifestyle and management of risk factors. To help Americans measure their cardiovascular health and make meaningful lifestyle changes,…
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FDA Infant Formula Update: June 30, 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on additional steps it has taken that will lead to more infant formula available in the U.S. under the agency’s recent increased flexibilities. Company (Product Origin): Danone (New Zealand) Product(s): Aptamil Gold Plus Type of Formula: General Estimated Quantity: 555,000 cans (about 1.1 million pounds or about 16.5 million…
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Hank Debuts Platform to Connect Adults 55+ with In-Person Experiences and Community
Brand raises $7 million in seed round led by General Catalyst NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Hank, a new digital platform connecting adults 55+ with people and activities in their community, officially debuted today. The company also announced it has raised $7 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst and Resolute Ventures. By connecting individuals with in-person events and like-minded people, Hank is redefining…
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Club Med, the Pioneer of the All-Inclusive Concept, Announces All-New Family & Wellness Programming
MIAMI /PRNewswire/ — Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept and leader in family vacations, announced today new enhancements to its existing family and wellness programming. Just in time for summer vacations, Club Med is deploying its new Mini Club Med + children’s programming across its resort portfolio in North America, Asia, and Europe. While kids enjoy Mini Club…
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HALO Hydration welcomes tennis phenom, Ashlyn Krueger, to Team HALO’s impressive roster
Tennis ace joins roster of celebs and prominent investors in HALO on their mission to inspire the world to hydrate better. NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HALO Hydration is pleased to welcome Ashlyn Krueger to the team. Ashlyn is well on her way to the upper echelons of the WTA Tour while transitioning from a successful junior career winning back-to-back Orange Bowl Championships. In the summer of 2021, Ashlyn won the…
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CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children
CDC endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that all children 6 months through 5 years of age should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This expands eligibility for vaccination to nearly 20 million additional children and means that all Americans ages 6 months and older are eligible for vaccination. Parents and caregivers can get…
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CAP Enters Memorandum of Understanding with CDC for Surge Testing During Public Health Emergencies
The CAP signed a memorandum of understanding with the CDC to provide assistance and expertise with diagnostic surge testing during public health emergencies. WASHINGTON – The College of American Pathologists (CAP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide assistance and expertise with diagnostic surge testing during…
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In-home care: Benefits of Private Duty Nursing In East Peoria, IL
Private Duty Nursing provides qualified nurses to meet the needs of seniors with complex conditions. The patient stays in the comfort of their own home. We are proud to support our senior clients with Private Duty Nursing, allowing them to stay healthy while receiving quality care, in their homes.” — Julie Carnegie Reams PEORIA, ILLINOIS…
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FDA Introduces Innovative Proposal to Advance Consumer Access to Nonprescription Drugs
Proposed rule is intended to increase options for the development of safe and effective nonprescription drugs Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule titled, “Nonprescription Drug Product with an Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use,” which is intended to broaden the range of marketed nonprescription drugs available to consumers, empowering them to…