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National Kidney Foundation Launches Educational Animated Video Series on Chronic Diseases

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States and represent a substantial public health burden.1 To help patients at varying levels of health literacy understand the connection between kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) launched an educational animated video series. Five patient friendly videos, each ranging from about one and a half to two and a half minutes, are available in both English and Spanish to help patients from diverse backgrounds understand these conditions and how they each relate to one another.

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  • ~Foundation Educates Public on Link between Kidney Disease, Diabetes and Heart Disease~
    NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States and represent a substantial public health burden.1 To help patients at varying levels of health literacy understand the connection between kidney disease , cardiovascular disease and diabetes , the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) launched an educational animated video series.
  • This five-part educational animated video series helps patients understand kidney disease, diabetes, and heart disease
    Each of these diseases are serious illnesses on their own, but when patients cope with multiple diseases the impact on their health is even greater.
  • If you have kidney disease, then you're at higher risk for heart disease and if you have heart disease, you're at higher risk for kidney disease.
  • "Developing these animated educational videos is our way of helping patients understand their individual risk for kidney disease.

Bello, Wellness Device Showing Body Status Instantly in Figures, Draws Attention of Health-conscious Consumers

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220510005679/en/
    It is quite difficult to find time to exercise for the modern busy person.
  • Moreover, even if a difficult or high intensity workout has been started, most people do not last long.
  • It measures body fat and provides metabolic disease prevention and diet solutions through a mobile app service: 9 Block Therapy.
  • The 9 Block Therapy program for FITTO provides customized body shape settings and optimized recommendations according to the data measured.

In Response to a New Study Revealing Approaching Diabetes Epidemic Among American Children, National Physicians Group Provides Roadmap to Curb Crisis, Improve Health of Young People

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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According to data from the U.S. governments National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999-2018, 1 in 5 children has prediabetes.

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  • According to data from the U.S. governments National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999-2018, 1 in 5 children has prediabetes.
  • To curb this crisis, the Physicians Committee, a nonprofit group of 17,000 doctors, outlined key steps to correct this approaching health epidemic.
  • Physicians Committee medical staff are prepared to assist in implementing the following strategy, which is a solid start to a response commensurate with the crisis at hand.
  • The Physicians Committee Roadmap to Address the Prediabetes Crisis Among Young People in the U.S.:
    Put in place vegan meals in U.S. public schools.

Study finds Omega-3 Fatty Acids Associated with Healthy Sleep Duration

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Additionally, when compared to adults with normal sleep, it was revealed that adults with short sleep (5-6 hours), had marginally lower EPA, DHA, and total omega-3 fatty acids.

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  • Additionally, when compared to adults with normal sleep, it was revealed that adults with short sleep (5-6 hours), had marginally lower EPA, DHA, and total omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Study finds blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids were persistently lower among adults who experienced very short sleep.
  • * Additional analysis revealed that there were no significant associations between total omega-3 fatty acids levels in circulation and difficulty falling asleep or sleep disorders.
  • These latest findings published in Sleep Health add to the mounting evidence that points towards the broader impact Omega-3 fatty acids can have on human health including heart health, mental health and now sleep.

TWO NEW STUDIES FIND POSITIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES OF MANGO CONSUMPTION

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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A recent observational study found positive outcomes in nutrient intakes, diet quality, and weight-related health outcomes in individuals who consume mangos versus those who do not2.

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  • A recent observational study found positive outcomes in nutrient intakes, diet quality, and weight-related health outcomes in individuals who consume mangos versus those who do not2.
  • Further research should explore optimal dose of mango and examine long-term effects of mango consumption on those with metabolic conditions.
  • Mango Consumption is Associated with Improved Nutrient Intakes, Diet Quality, and Weight-Related Health Outcomes.
  • 2022; 14(1):59. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14010059
    Rosas M et al., Effects of fresh mango consumption on cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight and obese adults.

ATCC Announces Award from CDC for DNA Plating and Storage Services

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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Under this second consecutive contract, ATCC will continue to store and distribute DNA samples to members of the research community who are participating in NHANES.

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  • Under this second consecutive contract, ATCC will continue to store and distribute DNA samples to members of the research community who are participating in NHANES.
  • ATCC has been supporting the CDC and NHANES program since 2016 and we are excited to expand our collaboration through this contract, said Raymond H. Cypess, D.V.M., Ph.D., chairman and CEO of ATCC.
  • With this contract, ATCC will continue to receive and store 70,000 blind DNA samples from approximately 20,000 NHANES consenting participants and process, plate, and ship DNA plates to approved investigators.
  • Additionally, ATCC will provide inventory management and reporting, receive returned DNA samples, and destroy returned, unneeded or unusable samples, as requested.

New Study Finds More Than 60% of Adult Women in the U.S. Experience Urinary Incontinence

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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Key findings of the study include:

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  • Key findings of the study include:
    The overall prevalence of UI in adult U.S. women 20 years and older is approximately 62%, or more than 78 million women.
  • 28 million, or approximately 22% of adult U.S. women experience moderate or more severe UI.
  • Of those with UI, 38% had stress urinary incontinence, 22% had urgency urinary incontinence, 31% had mixed urinary incontinence (stress and urgency), and 9% had unspecified incontinence.
  • In addition, Axonics best-in-class urethral bulking agent, Bulkamid, provides safe and durable symptom relief to women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

Eurofins’ empowerDX launches PFAS Exposure™ in the U.S, the First At-Home Blood Test to Detect and Measure 40+ PFAS Compounds

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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Today, Eurofins (Paris:ERF) subsidiary empowerDX has launched PFAS Exposure in the United States, the first direct to consumer at-home test to determine levels of PFAS in a persons blood and measure 47 of the PFAS forever chemical compounds.

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  • Today, Eurofins (Paris:ERF) subsidiary empowerDX has launched PFAS Exposure in the United States, the first direct to consumer at-home test to determine levels of PFAS in a persons blood and measure 47 of the PFAS forever chemical compounds.
  • One report by the CDCs National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) found PFAS in the blood of 97% of Americans.
  • To date, testing for PFAS in blood has relied on serum as an estimation for whole blood and required a blood draw conducted by a healthcare practitioner.
  • The PFAS Exposure kit is available in the United States through Eurofins at-home health testing business, empowerDX.

Study finds Positive Impact Dietary Supplements Have on Quality of Life for Cancer Patients

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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The cost of hospitalization for those with chronic disease can also impact quality of life.

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  • The cost of hospitalization for those with chronic disease can also impact quality of life.
  • Led by Pharmavite, the makers of Nature Made vitamins and supplements, the study found that cancer survivors who use dietary supplements reported a higher QOL compared to survivors who did not use supplements.
  • Supplement use was associated with an additional 0.48 QALY (Quality Adjusted Life Years; a unit of measure used in the prediction of both quality and duration of life after medical or surgical treatment).
  • "This study reveals the need for dietary supplementation to be part of the post-treatment conversation between patients and their health care providers."

NUTRISHOP® Offers Comprehensive Approach to Daily Immune Support

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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With that in mind, NUTRISHOP , a national nutritional supplement retail franchise specializing in weight loss, wellness, sports nutrition, and more, is thrilled to announce the arrival of a new, comprehensive daily multivitamin/mineral formula called Super Multi+ by NU-TEK Nutrition.

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  • With that in mind, NUTRISHOP , a national nutritional supplement retail franchise specializing in weight loss, wellness, sports nutrition, and more, is thrilled to announce the arrival of a new, comprehensive daily multivitamin/mineral formula called Super Multi+ by NU-TEK Nutrition.
  • It's available now exclusively at NutrishopUSA.com or a local Nutrishop location nationwide.
  • Super Multi+ combines vitamins and minerals with five vital blends to support overall health and the immune system.
  • To learn more about Super Multi+ or other health and wellness products available only at Nutrishop, visit NutrishopUSA.com or stop by any Nutrishop location nationwide.