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What Do Dietitians Really Think about Sustainability? Food + Planet and Today's Dietitian Release Results of 2023 Sustainability and Food Insights Survey

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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OJAI, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food + Planet released its 2023 Sustainability and Food Insights Survey today in collaboration with Today's Dietitian, revealing first-of-its-kind findings regarding dietitians beliefs, practices, and barriers around incorporating sustainability into their practice.

Key Points: 
  • OJAI, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food + Planet released its 2023 Sustainability and Food Insights Survey today in collaboration with Today's Dietitian, revealing first-of-its-kind findings regarding dietitians beliefs, practices, and barriers around incorporating sustainability into their practice.
  • The survey also uncovered that sociocultural and planetary health aspects of sustainability ranked as top areas of opportunity for dietitians to deepen their knowledge.
  • There is disparity among RDs beliefs on sustainable diet practices compared to evidence-based global food based dietary guidelines that incorporate sustainability.
  • This survey was conducted by Food + Planet in collaboration with Today's Dietitian and Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future.

Meatless Monday Celebrates 20th Anniversary, As Data Shows Gen Z Going Meatless at Least Once A Week, Embracing Alternatives to Meat

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meatless Monday is celebrating its 20th birthday, marking two decades of encouraging people to reduce meat in their diet for their health and the health of the planet. Built on the simple idea that skipping meat just one day a week could drive big change, Meatless Monday has grown into a global movement supported by individuals, chefs, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and entire cities.

Key Points: 
  • "Twenty years ago, Meatless Monday launched at a time when no one talked about meat reduction as a public health and a climate solution," said Dana Smith, Meatless Monday Campaign Director.
  • "Meatless Monday was a pioneer with its simple idea - skip meat once a week - to improve your health and the health of the planet.
  • As the campaign celebrates 20 years, studies show younger generations embracing alternatives to meat more than ever: Noting the spread of Meatless Monday in schools, a recent study showed 87% of Gen Z are open to purchasing alternatives to meat.
  • 79% of Gen Z'ers are going meatless at least once a week - the action championed by the Meatless Monday campaign.

Nemours Children's Health Names Nancy Molello Inaugural Executive Director of the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nancy Molello has been named the inaugural Executive Director of the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children's Health. As the first-ever leader of the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity, Molello will develop new initiatives to further the mission, goals and strategic initiatives launched by the Ginsburg Institute to accelerate the improvement of health equity among vulnerable populations. She begins her new role on June 26, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nancy Molello has been named the inaugural Executive Director of the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children's Health.
  • "Nancy brings passion and expertise in developing large-scale programs that improve health equity through community partnerships, and we know that she is the perfect choice to lead the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children's Health," said Kara Odom Walker, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Population Health Officer, Nemours Children's Health.
  • The Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity was created to provide leadership, guidance and innovative programs to improve children's health and lives by advancing health equity.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining the Nemours family as the Executive Director of the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity," Molello said.

Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research Names New Director

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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BALTIMORE, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research (CPRC) has announced the appointment of Frederick S. Barrett, PhD, as its new Director, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research (CPRC) has announced the appointment of Frederick S. Barrett, PhD, as its new Director, effective immediately.
  • He has been conducting psychedelic research at Johns Hopkins University since 2013.
  • Johns Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Director, James B. Potash, MD, MPH, said, "I couldn't be more pleased to welcome Dr. Barrett to this critically important role as the CPCR's new Director.
  • I am confident he will drive the CPCR to continued success as a world leader in psychedelic research."

World Renowned International Psychedelics Experts Join Clarion Clinics Advisory Board

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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MELBOURNE, Australia, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Incannex Healthcare Ltd (Nasdaq: IXHL) (ASX: IHL) (‘Incannex’ or ‘the Company’), a pharmaceutical company developing proprietary drugs which use cannabis as an ingredient for unmet medical needs, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy protocols, and an operator of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy clinics, is pleased to announce that three of the world’s top psychedelic therapy and science experts have joined the Advisory Board of Clarion Clinics Group.

Key Points: 
  • Three world-leading clinical psychedelics experts join Clarion Clinics Advisory Board.
  • The company is delighted to announce that, in addition to the most experienced psychedelics professionals in Australia taking key executive roles and directorships in the Clarion Clinics Group, three of the world’s most experienced and leading clinical psychedelic experts have joined its Advisory Board.
  • Andrea serves as the Medical Director of the OVID Clinics in Berlin, and is a co-founder and advisory board member of the MIND Foundation.
  • I’m grateful for their trust and support.”
    Peter Widdows, Incannex Director, said: “I’m delighted and honoured that such esteemed professionals have decided to join the Clarion Clinics team.

Former CDC Official and NACDS: States Should Continue "PREP Act" Pharmacy Access Proven Effective During COVID-19

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va.,  May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recently announced federal action provides states a "reasonable timeline" to prevent disruption of the pharmacy access relied upon and expected by patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, according to an article published today in Health Security, a Johns Hopkins University peer-reviewed journal. The commentary was prepared by Lisa Koonin, DrPH, MN, MPH, of Health Preparedness Partners – who previously served the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more than 30 years – and by NACDS co-authors.

Key Points: 
  • "The successes of pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic have affirmed their important role in emergency response, as well as in providing daily, equitable access to care.
  • The authorities granted under the COVID-19 PREP Act declaration have been pivotal because they have allowed pharmacy staff to provide access to lifesaving pandemic countermeasures.
  • Among them, as of April 27, 2023, Federal Retail Pharmacy Program pharmacies had provided more than 302.2 million COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • Such action is necessary to help ensure seniors have access to pharmacy services, as authorized by states' policies, into the future.

International SOS: 2023 Set for Disruption as Geopolitical Shifts and the Rising Cost-Of-Living Puts Many Organisations in ‘Perma-Crisis’ Mode

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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As the acute impacts of the pandemic subside in many countries, organisations worldwide are still set to encounter significant risks in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • As the acute impacts of the pandemic subside in many countries, organisations worldwide are still set to encounter significant risks in 2023.
  • This provides a detailed view of some of the major risks which organisations must address in 20232.
  • A comprehensive approach to Health Security is required
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  • It is, however, encouraging that despite rising costs, experts predict that travel management budgets will increase or stay the same in 2023.

Americans Overwhelmingly Support Auto Technology that Stops Drunk Drivers, New Ipsos Survey Shows

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new Ipsos poll shows that 9 out of 10 Americans support technology that is integrated into a car's electronics to prevent drunk driving. The new poll results come one year after the bipartisan HALT Act was signed into law as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The law gave the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) three years to establish an auto safety standard for all new cars that detects and prevents impaired driving.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new Ipsos poll shows that 9 out of 10 Americans support technology that is integrated into a car's electronics to prevent drunk driving.
  • The most common factor that influences support for impaired driving prevention technology in all new cars is cost, according to the poll commissioned by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
  • According to the Ipsos poll, 82% of respondents support or somewhat support the Congressional mandate for drunk driving prevention technology in all new cars, up from 77% before the law passed last year.
  • MADD's Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving calls for law enforcement support, ignition interlocks for all offenders and advanced vehicle technology.

Travel Risk Management Services Market to Reach $223.62 Billion, Globally, by 2031 at 8.1% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Travel Risk Management Services Market by Service type (Health Security, Travel Security, Crisis Management, Assistance and Tracking, Data Security, Others), by Enterprize Size (Small Enterprises, Medium Enterprises, Large Enterprises), by Industry (Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, Agri, Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Business Services and Consulting, IT, Technology and Telecom, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031." According to the report, the global travel risk management services industry generated $96.26billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $223.62 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 8.1% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers a detailed analysis of changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chain, regional landscape, and competitive scenario.

Key Points: 
  • According to the report, the global travel risk management services industry generated $96.26billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $223.62 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 8.1% from 2022 to 2031.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic hampered the growth of the global travel risk management services market.
  • Conversely, with the pandemic situation getting better, travel risk management service companies began resuming their services, thereby helping the market to recover.
  • Based on region, Asia-Pacific held the largest market share in 2021, accounting for nearly two-fifths of the global travel risk management services market, and is likely to lead the trail throughout the forecast period.

Travel Risk Management Services Market to Reach $223.62 Billion, Globally, by 2031 at 8.1% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Travel Risk Management Services Market by Service type (Health Security, Travel Security, Crisis Management, Assistance and Tracking, Data Security, Others), by Enterprize Size (Small Enterprises, Medium Enterprises, Large Enterprises), by Industry (Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, Agri, Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Business Services and Consulting, IT, Technology and Telecom, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031." According to the report, the global travel risk management services industry generated $96.26billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $223.62 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 8.1% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers a detailed analysis of changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chain, regional landscape, and competitive scenario.

Key Points: 
  • According to the report, the global travel risk management services industry generated $96.26billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $223.62 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 8.1% from 2022 to 2031.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic hampered the growth of the global travel risk management services market.
  • Conversely, with the pandemic situation getting better, travel risk management service companies began resuming their services, thereby helping the market to recover.
  • Based on region, Asia-Pacific held the largest market share in 2021, accounting for nearly two-fifths of the global travel risk management services market, and is likely to lead the trail throughout the forecast period.