Every 23 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with diabetes. It's estimated that one in 11 Americans has the disease—more than 29 million people—and another 86 million have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The numbers alone are staggering, and the people affected by the disease include those who have diabetes and their friends, family, caregivers and communities.
American Diabetes Month®, observed by the American Diabetes Association® (Association) every November, is a time to focus the nation's attention on the many people who are affected by diabetes and to raise the urgency about the need to address diabetes. To help spark a national conversation, the Association is asking people to share their stories about what it truly means to live with diabetes with a new campaign, This Is Diabetes™.
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Remember that time you thought you purchased the perfect gift and found out that the recipient returned it? Let’s face it, we can all use a little gift giving inspiration when it’s time to start holiday shopping. Whether you are shopping for that special someone in your life, best friend or even coworker, finding the perfect holiday gift can be daunting.
TV Host and Consumer Trends Expert Andrew Krasny believes there has never been a better time for shoppers to spend with total power and confidence. On Tuesday, December 6th, Andrew will be available to share some of his fool-proof tips to make sure your holiday shopping is stress free.
In 1997, Old Orchard Brands expanded beyond its frozen juice business to begin bottling various fruit juice beverages from its family-owned and run operations in rural Michigan. The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Old Orchard’s bottled juice business, which has grown to become one of the leading shelf-stable juice brands in the country. To celebrate, Old Orchard will be giving away two FREE truckloads of juice – one truckload to its fans, and one truckload donated to local food pantries. Thirsty fans can enter to win their share of the bounty via the Bottle Bash Sweepstakes on Old Orchard’s website.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/8011151-old-orchard-celebrates-20-years/
You stock your kitchen’s pantry shelves with quality food. Why would you skimp on the shelves of your bathroom cabinet? With cold and flu season upon us, it’s a great time to purge the medicine cabinet. Better to shop and prepare now than scramble when you are sick. Clean out clutter, get rid of anything that’s expired or you aren’t using, and stock up on the staples. A fresh start can make all the difference.
Well-known RN and health expert, Linda Ciampa has been helping families stay healthy for over a decade. On Wednesday, January 18th, Linda will be available for live interviews to share her best tips for preparing your medicine cabinet for the colder weather. She will also provide viewers with an easy-to-use option for keeping track of your family’s medical and fitness information.
WebMD and Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) today announced a new investigative study designed to improve researchers’ and health care professionals’ understanding of what contributes to healthy pregnancies and positive pregnancy outcomes. The Healthy Pregnancy Study will use WebMD’s newly redesigned and enhanced Pregnancy app for iPhone. Incorporation of the Apple ResearchKit software framework will enable survey participants to eConsent, easily and anonymously answer questions, and share connected device data about their pregnancies with researchers for analysis.
“Pregnant women are one of the least studied populations in medical research,” said Dr. Eric Topol, director of STSI and editor-in-chief of Medscape. “The results of our Healthy Pregnancy Study -- on the foundation of an exceptionally popular smartphone app -- will ultimately provide expectant mothers, researchers, and health care professionals with new medical insights to avoid complications during pregnancy.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7579757-webmd-stsi-healthy-pregnancy-study-app/
New York Yankees all-time great Bernie Williams is teaming up with Boehringer Ingelheim to raise awareness of a lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) that his father suffered from for years before he passed away in 2001. His father, Bernabé, inspired Williams to play baseball and make it to the Major Leagues, and taught him to play guitar which has become William’s second career since retiring from baseball.
In honor of his father’s battle with IPF, Williams has joined the Breathless™ campaign to turn his family’s devastating experience with this rare lung disease into a chance to help other families. Williams hopes to educate and empower others who think they may have IPF to seek early diagnosis and treatment and is encouraging people to visit the campaign website – www.BreathlessIPF.com – and share the videos and educational content through social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8058551-bernie-williams-ipf-breathless-campaign/
Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, commemorated its 50-year anniversary by awarding $150,000 in total grants to three organizations that share its goal to improve healthcare: The American Red Cross, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and Autism Speaks.
At a ceremony at the company’s flagship clinical laboratory in Teterboro, NJ, the company’s chairman, president and CEO Steve Rusckowski presented Health In Your Hands grants of $50,000 to representatives from each organization. Paul Brown, M.D., founder and former CEO of Quest’s predecessor company Metropolitan Pathology Laboratory, Inc. or MetPath, established in April, 1967, was also recognized at the event.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8080751-quest-diagnostics-50th-anniversary/
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and the American Diabetes Association today revealed common challenges affecting the millions of Americans living with type 2 diabetes as part of the program America’s Diabetes Challenge: Get to Your Goals. Last year, award-winning artist Tim McGraw, renowned actress S. Epatha Merkerson and Chef Leticia Moreinos Schwartz called on patients and their loved ones to share their stories – from inspirational successes to daily struggles. Thousands of people from across the country responded, and revealed common challenges like eating healthy, exercising, sticking to a treatment plan and coping with the disease.
“Type 2 diabetes has affected my family, friends and fans, so I’ve learned it can be challenging to manage. It was great to hear from so many people, and I’m impressed by everyone’s dedication to their health,” said McGraw. “The stories we received shed an important light on the similar hardships people in the community face as they work toward achieving their blood sugar goals.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7988751-merck-americas-diabetes-challenge-tim-mcgraw-s-epatha-merkerson-chef-leticia-moreinos-schwartz/
After more than 40 years, Red Baron® pizza’s iconic male brand character, the Red Baron, is stepping aside to make way for the Baroness, an authentic and relatable new character created to appeal to one of the brand’s most important audiences - moms.
The Baroness will debut in a new 30-second spot called “War Stories” airing online today. Inspired by real stories moms share with each other every day, “War Stories” features the Baroness and seasoned, influential mom Kristin Hensley exchanging the humorous and sometimes gross realities of parenting. The spot ends with the Baroness rewarding Kristin’s small victories.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8104451-red-baron-pizza-baroness-wing-mom/
Capatriti Olive Oil teams up with celebrity chef and owner of “Streets” restaurant in Brooklyn, NY, Roblé Ali, to create viral videos featuring delicious spring and summer themed dishes to benefit celebrity-backed NYC charity organization, God’s Love We Deliver. Consumers can join in on the effort to donate funds toward the amazingly honest and sincere mission of God’s Love We Deliver to help those with severe and chronic illnesses through nutritious meals. Share Capatriti’s Honest Olive Oil campaign videos featuring Chef Roblé on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and tag @CapatritiOliveOil and #HonestOliveOil. For every share, repost or retweet on social media, Capatriti will donate $1 to God's Love We Deliver, up to $5,000.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8077251-capatriti-gourmet-factory-honest-olive-oil-campaign/
Facebook is a place where people come together to connect with their communities and support one another in meaningful ways. Today, we are giving people another way to mobilize around causes they care about by introducing personal fundraisers to everyone over 18 in the US.
People can create a fundraiser to quickly raise money on Facebook and easily reach their friends in a few taps, without leaving Facebook, and can share fundraisers to help build momentum.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8104951-introducing-facebook-personal-fundraisers/
Still searching for the perfect gift to give to a generous dad this Father’s Day? Look no further – Crown Royal is giving dads the royal treatment and enabling you to “Crown Your Father,” this month, creating a unique digital portrait that you can share with dad on social. Now through June 19th, sons, daughters and spouses who are 21+ can visit www.CrownYourFather.com to create a portrait of their dads, husbands or father-like figures as a regal, shareable gift, honoring the generous spirit of fathers everywhere.
Users can choose from five different royal backgrounds, each specially created for the “Crown Your Father” experience, that depict dad in kingly poses – standing atop a cliff next to a lion or relaxing on a throne with a glass of Crown Royal in hand.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8116851-crown-royal-fathers-day-crown-your-father/
