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SmartyPants Vitamins Announces Launch of Kids Fiber & Veggies Supplement

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SmartyPants Vitamins unveiled the latest digestive health offering for kids ages 4+ today – an all-new Kids Fiber & Veggies gummy supplement specifically formulated to support regular digestion*.

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  • SmartyPants Vitamins unveiled the latest digestive health offering for kids ages 4+ today – an all-new Kids Fiber & Veggies gummy supplement specifically formulated to support regular digestion*.
  • “By introducing Kids Fiber & Veggies, SmartyPants is working to close the kids fiber gap with each serving containing the same amount of fiber as 3 cups of kale***.”
    Like all SmartyPants products, Kids Fiber & Veggies are certified clean by Clean Label Project® which means it’s third party tested for 200+ contaminants and chemicals, as well as free of the US 9 major allergens, gluten-free, gelatin-free, and vegan.
  • “At SmartyPants, we’re always looking towards our next innovation and with the digestive health category becoming increasingly more important with consumers, there couldn’t be a better time to launch Kids Fiber & Veggies,” SmartyPants Vitamins Chief Revenue Officer Jeff Wong said.
  • SmartyPants Kids Fiber & Veggies is now available on Amazon at an MSRP of $17.99.

New Report Shows How Dental Disparities Impact Veterans’ Productivity and Well-Being

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The report finds that lack of access to dental care leads to significant losses in productivity time and money for veterans and their employers.

Key Points: 
  • The report finds that lack of access to dental care leads to significant losses in productivity time and money for veterans and their employers.
  • “When veterans are in dental pain or experience social anxiety from unmet dental needs, their workplaces can suffer from low productivity.
  • Veterans with urgent dental needs were approximately five times more likely to report poor functioning and work compared to veterans who needed routine dental care.
  • The report underscores the urgent need for more integrated health care solutions that prioritize cost-effective dental care for our nation’s veterans.

L-Nutra Unveils Groundbreaking Research on Fasting Mimicking Diets (FMDs) and Reduced Biological Age Score

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- L-Nutra Inc., a leading nutrition technology company developing evidence-based Nutrition for Longevity and Nutrition as Medicine programs, is excited to announce the release of a groundbreaking longevity and healthy aging study published in Nature Communications, a prestigious Nature portfolio journal. The data suggests that following three consecutive monthly rounds of ProLon® 5-Day may decrease a person's biological age score by 2.5 years. 

Key Points: 
  • The data suggests that following three consecutive monthly rounds of ProLon® 5-Day may decrease a person's biological age score by 2.5 years.
  • L-Nutra's flagship product, ProLon® 5-day Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD), the first patented precision nutrition program shown to support cellular rejuvenation and metabolic reset effects of prolonged fasting, was provided to participants.
  • This research further solidifies L-Nutra's commitment to advancing scientific understanding and practical applications of nutrition for living longer and healthier.
  • This study marks a significant step forward in understanding the effect of fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) in cellular rejuvenation, metabolic reset, and supporting healthy living.

Associations Between Mango Eaters and Moms-to-Be: Better Diets and Improved Nutrient Intakes

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women trying to conceive, currently pregnant or lactating have unique nutritional needs often unmet by current dietary choices. A recent study, published in Nutrients, shows a significant finding: when mangos are incorporated into the diets of women of childbearing age (WCA), both overall diet quality and the intake of vital nutrients crucial for a healthy pregnancy markedly improve. These nutrients, often under consumed by 10 – 30% in the diets of pregnant women, see a significant boost in intake when mangos are consumed.

Key Points: 
  • Findings among mango eaters versus non-mango eaters show a 13% higher HEI score; higher intakes of fiber and vitamin C; and lower intakes of cholesterol, niacin, phosphorus, protein, riboflavin, saturated fat and vitamin B12.
  • "These findings add to a growing body of research showing the positive impacts of adding mangos to diverse diets," says Leonardo Ortega, PhD, Research Director, National Mango Board.
  • Food and nutrient intakes were determined based on two 24-hour dietary recalls using dietary components from NHANES and What We Eat in America surveys.
  • Nutrient intakes were obtained from both interviews, and usual intake was determined by using the National Cancer Institute method.

Alarming Study Reveals Safety Limits are Exceeded for Mercury Exposure from Dental Amalgams in Pregnant Women in the U.S.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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This study presents groundbreaking findings on the mercury vapor exposure from dental amalgams of pregnant women in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • This study presents groundbreaking findings on the mercury vapor exposure from dental amalgams of pregnant women in the United States.
  • In women with amalgam surfaces, the number of surfaces, correlated with significantly higher median daily urinary mercury excretion compared to women without amalgams.
  • Notably, close to 30% of these women received daily mercury vapor doses from amalgams exceeding the safety limits set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Mercury amalgam dental fillings should be banned by the FDA as they pose a serious risk to the health of all individuals who have amalgam fillings, especially pregnant women and those of reproductive age."

New Research Shows Potential Benefits of Swapping Some Meat Intake with Walnuts

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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FOLSOM, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food trends are constantly evolving and one of the most exciting trends for 2024 is focused on putting the "plant" back in "plant-based".1

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  • Walnuts also have the ability to take on the texture and consistency of ground meat, allowing for seamless integration into a variety of recipes.
  • The researchers used data from the 2015 - 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), to model the nutrient intake of the US population with and without walnuts.
  • Specifically, 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 ounces of walnuts per day replaced 1, 2, 3 and 4 ounces of meat.
  • Important to note: all age and gender groups maintained vitamin B12 intake above the recommended daily allowance when replacing 2–3 ounces of meat with walnuts.

NCA Statement on Recent Consumer Reports Chocolate and Cocoa Article

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to an October 25, 2023 Consumer Reports article on chocolate and cocoa, the National Confectioners Association released the following statement:

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to an October 25, 2023 Consumer Reports article on chocolate and cocoa, the National Confectioners Association released the following statement:
    "Chocolate and cocoa are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries.
  • Food safety and product quality remain our highest priorities and we remain dedicated to being transparent and socially responsible."
  • More on our California Proposition 65 settlement and the expert investigation/final report: In 2018, the chocolate and cocoa industry agreed to a Consent Judgment in California.
  • The Consent Judgment established concentration levels for both lead and cadmium that supersede the OEHHA MADLs for cocoa and chocolate products.

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.

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  • 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."

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Provides Corporate Updates and Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Multiple resmetirom abstracts accepted for presentation at EASL, including primary results and additional data from the Phase 3 MAESTRO-NASH trial

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  • Multiple resmetirom abstracts accepted for presentation at EASL, including primary results and additional data from the Phase 3 MAESTRO-NASH trial
    CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDGL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), today provides a summary of corporate updates and reports first quarter 2023 financial results.
  • Paul Friedman, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Madrigal, stated, “In the first quarter of 2023, the Madrigal team made significant progress advancing our regulatory preparations, disease education initiatives, and market access strategy.
  • Additionally, we continue to execute against our clinical development objectives, and have completed enrollment of the MAESTRO-NASH trial.
  • Interest expense for the three month period ended March 31, 2023 was $2.3 million, compared to $0.0 million in the comparable prior year period.

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.

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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.
  • 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.