National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

New Report: Rates of Adult Obesity Continue to Climb, Particularly in Communities Experiencing Barriers to Healthy Eating and Few Opportunities for Physical Activity

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of adults in the United States with obesity continues to climb according to a new report, State of Obesity 2023: Better Policies for a Healthier America, released today. The report, the 20th annual edition produced by Trust for America's Health (TFAH), examines the root causes of the nation's rising obesity rates, and makes policy recommendations to address them.

Key Points: 
  • West Virginia (41%), Louisiana (40.1%), Oklahoma (40.0%), and Mississippi (39.5%) have the highest rates of adult obesity.
  • The District of Columbia (24.3%), Colorado (25.0%), and Hawaii (25.9%) have the lowest adult obesity rates.
  • Black and Latino adults and people living in rural communities tend to have the highest rates of obesity.
  • Ensuring all people and communities have equitable opportunity and access to healthy food and physical activity is fundamental to addressing this crisis."

CDC Data Shows More US Children are Overexposed to Fluoride Than Ever Before

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Government data shows that tens-of-millions of U.S. residents have visible signs of overexposure to fluoride.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Government data shows that tens-of-millions of U.S. residents have visible signs of overexposure to fluoride.
  • The US Centers For Disease Control's (CDC) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has consistently found skyrocketing rates of dental fluorosis, reports the Fluoride Action Network .
  • The CDC reported that 41% of adolescents (12 to 15) had dental fluorosis in 2004.
  • At the time, this was an increase of over 400% from the rates found 60 years prior.

Extraordinary Leaders in Diabetes Research, Prevention, and Treatment to be Recognized at the ADA's 83rd Scientific Sessions

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards. The awards honor academics, health care providers, and educators who have contributed to substantial advances in the field of diabetes care and research. With the help of these leaders and their steadfast dedication, we move closer to achieving the mission of the ADA: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Tschöp's subsequent discovery of novel classes of dual and triple gut hormone drugs already transformed the fight against obesity and diabetes.
  • Carmella Evans-Molina, MD, PhD is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award, which recognizes research in diabetes that demonstrates particular independence of thought and originality.
  • He has published over 180 scientific papers in prestigious journals and is an international thought leader in the field of diabetes.
  • The ADA's 83rd Scientific Sessions, the world's largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention, and care, will be held in San Diego, CA on June 23–26.

The "stars and stripes" shopping trolley has a hint of the tricolour, with encouraging prospects for Italian fruit and vegetables, both fresh and processed

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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 NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Up Your Life, the project promoted by CSO Italy and financed by the European Union returned to the USA at the Winter Fancy Food show, which ended on January 17 in Las Vegas, and was attended by Conserve Italia, at the West Hall 2077 – Italy, where it brought the best of Italian tomato preserves.

Key Points: 
  • The Red Gold remains one of Italian exports musts and it's no coincidence that the tomato is one of Made in Italy's most distinctive and representative products around the world.
  • Italy produces approximately 6 million tonnes of tomatoes per year, 60% of which are exported to the United States, Australia and Japan.
  • The program also includes the following Italian companies: Apofruit Italia , Cico-Mazzoni , Conserve Italia, Lagnasco Group , Oranfrizer , Origine , Unacoa .
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Arrowhead Announces First Patient Enrolled in Phase 1 Trial Evaluating HZN-457 for the Treatment of Gout

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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HZN-457 is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) candidate designed to treat gout by silencing liver xanthine dehydrogenase.

Key Points: 
  • HZN-457 is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) candidate designed to treat gout by silencing liver xanthine dehydrogenase.
  • The HZN-457 Phase 1 clinical trial marks an important milestone for Horizon to advance our research and development in this space, fostered by our partnership with Arrowhead.
  • Gout is a serious and painful form of inflammatory arthritis that is caused by excess uric acid.
  • Approximately 56 healthy volunteers are expected to be enrolled sequentially into ascending dose cohorts and administered HZN-457 subcutaneously as a single dose.

Horizon Therapeutics plc Announces First Subject Dosed in Phase 1 Trial Evaluating HZN-457 for the Treatment of Gout

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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HZN-457 is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) candidate designed to treat gout by silencing liver xanthine dehydrogenase.

Key Points: 
  • HZN-457 is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) candidate designed to treat gout by silencing liver xanthine dehydrogenase.
  • Gout is a serious and painful form of inflammatory arthritis that is caused by excess uric acid.
  • Secondary endpoints include the assessment of plasma and urine pharmacokinetic parameters and changes from baseline in uric acid levels.
  • The HZN-457 Phase 1 clinical trial marks an important milestone for Horizon to advance our research and development in this space, fostered by our partnership with Arrowhead.

Study Shows Honey May Be Used as a Culinary Tool to Encourage Mediterranean-Style Diet Pattern

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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ERIE, Colo. , Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new food modeling substitution study published in Current Developments In Nutrition1 shows how 98% of adult Americans could eat a more Mediterranean-Style Diet by making just three recipe swaps in their diet that includes honey paired with olive oil on leafy greens with fruit, on whole grains and on fish2.

Key Points: 
  • Although interest in the Mediterranean diet is high, study results showed that adherence to MSDP remains low among Americans.
  • These food substitutions were ranked to select the top ones with the highest potential to increase the Mediterranean diet score.
  • Study results showed that MSDP scores improved with these three recipes, even with the addition of a small amount of honey.
  • Three simple Mediterranean-inspired recipes containing honey can help make food substitutions palatable while still helping Americans improve their diet.

BIG LITTLE BAR INTRODUCES THE ONLY BAR WITH 100 PERCENT OF DAILY VITAMINS AND OMEGA-3S

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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RENO, Nev., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Little Bar, the newest innovator in the women's wellness space, today introduced a revolutionary, daily wellness bar with 100 percent of the essential vitamins and Omega-3s women need. Living up to its name, Big Little Bar provides big nutrients that most women are not getting in their foods today, in a little bar.

Key Points: 
  • Living up to its name, Big Little Bar provides big nutrients that most women are not getting in their foods today, in a little bar.
  • Big Little Bar is a multitasking bar for the multitasking woman.
  • Big Little Bar tackled this challenge head-on through its unique approach to combining essential nutrients and clean ingredients in an easy-to-eat, easy-to-love bar.
  • Big Little Bar is committed to showing how little changes can impact your overall health now and in the future.

Nation's Obesity Epidemic is Growing: 19 States Have Adult Obesity Rates Above 35 Percent, Up From 16 States Last Year

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four in ten American adults have obesity, and obesity rates continue to climb nationwide and within population groups, according to a report State of Obesity 2022: Better Policies for a Healthier America released today by Trust for America's Health (TFAH). The report amplifies the importance of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health happening tomorrow. The Conference and the report are intended to spotlight the links between hunger, nutrition, and health, and diet-related diseases including obesity. In addition, they will drive policy action to address food insecurity and health disparities, factors often at the root of diet-related health issues.

Key Points: 
  • Among the most striking findings are:
    Nineteen states have adult obesity rates over 35 percent.
  • West Virginia, Kentucky, and Mississippi have the highest rate of adult obesity at 40.6 percent, 40.3 percent, and 39.1 percent, respectively.
  • The District of Columbia, Hawaii, and Colorado had the lowest adult obesity rates at 24.7 percent, 25 percent, and 25.1 percent respectively.
  • Obesity rates are also increasing among children and adolescents with nearly 20 percent of U.S. children ages 2 to 19 having obesity.

Over 50 Recognized at 2022 AAEA Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Over 1,00 participated in the 2022 AAEA Annual Meeting which took place on July 31- August 2 at the Marriott Anaheim and virtually online. On Monday, August 1, 2022, AAEA Awarded six Fellows, one appreciation club, and over 30 awards at this year's Awards & Fellows Recognition Ceremony.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Over 1,00 participated in the 2022 AAEA Annual Meeting which took place on July 31- August 2 at the Marriott Anaheim and virtually online.
  • On Monday, August 1, 2022, AAEA Awarded six Fellows, one appreciation club, and over 30 awards at this year's Awards & Fellows Recognition Ceremony.
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