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Crystal Farms Cheese Launching 10 New Midwest-Sourced Innovations

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Farms Dairy Co. is introducing 10 new items in the cheese aisle. With a focus on bold flavors like Ghost Pepper, unique shredded blends like Perfect Grilled Cheese and nutritious, on-the-go snacks like Gouda Snack Cubes, the Midwest-based company is providing consumers more unique options to add to their cheese drawer.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Farms Dairy Co. is introducing 10 new items in the cheese aisle.
  • The lineup includes new premium processed cheese slices, Deluxe Melts, available in Classic, Smoky & Peppered, Ghost Pepper and White American flavors.
  • Crystal Farms is also expanding its snack line by introducing new Snack Cubes available in Gouda, White Cheddar, Pepper Jack and Marble Jack flavors.
  • Sourcing a majority of its dairy from the Midwest each year, Crystal Farms is committed to supporting the heartland and investing in the future of farming.

Promising Pathways to Simplified Alzheimer's Diagnosis Unveiled in Groundbreaking Study

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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These findings will enhance the field’s ability to provide a more economical, timely, and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and speed enrollment into clinical trials.

Key Points: 
  • These findings will enhance the field’s ability to provide a more economical, timely, and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and speed enrollment into clinical trials.
  • GAP is proud that we succeeded in ensuring that the participants in this study reflected the diverse underrepresented populations afflicted with dementia.
  • With the recent approval of disease-modifying Alzheimer’s treatments, there is a growing need to simplify and accelerate an accurate diagnosis.
  • Dr. Richard Mohs observed that “This paper moves the field ahead in simplifying the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

Racial Minority Groups Increased Their Homeownership Rates While Still Facing Significant Homebuying Challenges

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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While homeownership rates improved across all racial and ethnic groups over the past decade, the homeownership rate among Black individuals continues to trail at 44.1%.

Key Points: 
  • While homeownership rates improved across all racial and ethnic groups over the past decade, the homeownership rate among Black individuals continues to trail at 44.1%.
  • Homeownership rates for racial minorities increased in 2022, with Asian and Hispanic Americans achieving historic peaks.
  • Despite these advancements, disparities persist among racial and ethnic groups, notably with Black homeownership lagging.
  • Despite fast-rising mortgage rates, minority groups saw increased homeownership rates in 2022.

Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation Launches "Do You Know?" Kidney Awareness Campaign

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation Launches "Do You Know?" Kidney Awareness Campaign

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  • March is National Kidney Month and the Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation has launched the "Do You Know?"
  • kidney awareness campaign, to educate, empower, and inspire individuals to take proactive steps toward kidney health and shed light on the importance of early detection, prevention, and treatment options.
  • Just in time for National Kidney Month, National Donate Life Month and National Minority Health Month, the Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation (MNITF) is proud to announce the launch of its latest initiative, the "Do You Know?"
  • campaign represents our dedication to raising awareness, empowering individuals, and saving lives through education and action," said Nicole Mendez, Executive Director of Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation.

Renowned Actor and Artist Ice-T Works Alongside the International Myeloma Foundation to Raise Awareness of Multiple Myeloma in the African American Community During Black History Month

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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STUDIO CITY, Calif., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Working alongside the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), American songwriter, actor, producer, and well-known artist Ice-T is on a mission to help raise awareness of multiple myeloma in the African American community.

Key Points: 
  • STUDIO CITY, Calif., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Working alongside the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), American songwriter, actor, producer, and well-known artist Ice-T is on a mission to help raise awareness of multiple myeloma in the African American community.
  • In the U.S., 1 out of every 5 myeloma patients is African American—constituting about 20 percent of all myeloma patients.
  • These disparities are mostly caused by existing socioeconomic differences and barriers to healthcare access among African Americans with myeloma.
  • That’s why it’s so important to get the word out in the African American community to raise awareness about this lesser-known disease.

Caring.com Study Finds 4 in 10 Americans Don't Think They Have Enough Assets to Create a Will

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caring.com, a leading senior living referral service and the nation's top site for senior care reviews, published its annual Wills & Estate Planning Study that explores estate planning in the U.S. and the reasons Americans do or do not engage in this end-of-life planning process. In the 2024 survey, responses from over 2,400 American adults indicated that only 32% have a will – a decrease of 6% since 2023 and the lowest rate of estate planning since 2020.

Key Points: 
  • "While many Americans feel anxiety about the economy, it's a serious misconception that they think they do not have sufficient assets to justify an estate plan," says Jim Rosenthal, CEO of Caring.com.
  • The prevalence of estate planning among Black Americans has risen from 26% in 2020 to 31% in 2024, an increase of 19%.
  • Other key highlights from this year's study include:
    Younger Americans are 50% more likely to have an estate plan than in 2020.
  • Caring.com has conducted its annual Wills & Estate Planning Study since 2015 to educate American adults and raise awareness about the importance of estate planning.

EQL BAND Aims to Silence Green Light Bias In Smartwatches with the Power of Sound

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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More than 70 million Americans rely on smartwatches to track their health and use the data generated to inform lifestyle and treatment decisions.

Key Points: 
  • More than 70 million Americans rely on smartwatches to track their health and use the data generated to inform lifestyle and treatment decisions.
  • EQL Band is the manifestation of exactly that – we reimagined smartwatch technology, to create a product that’s accurate and equitable for all.
  • EQL Band is an innovation born from necessity, the necessity of clinical equality,” said Kathleen Nanda, Chief Creative Officer at FCB Health New York.
  • Recently, EQL Band took home four awards at the LIA Awards 2023 including Golds for “Evolution: Product Innovation” and “Design: Prototype” and medals in Health & Wellness categories “Prototype” and “Innovation.”

Black Americans face discrimination in business social media – New EPoS Research Reveals

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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Black Americans face higher initial barriers when using online business networks compared to White Americans.

Key Points: 
  • Black Americans face higher initial barriers when using online business networks compared to White Americans.
  • “We provide the first causal evidence that Black Americans face discrimination when trying to build a job network,” says Wladislaw Mill from the EPoS Economic Research Center.
  • Once black profiles have overcome the initial barrier and are part of a professional network, there is hardly any evidence of discrimination.
  • “Our results specifically suggest that improving networking opportunities for Black individuals, e.g., through mentorship programs could be an effective measure to tackle discrimination.”

Nearly 60% of Native Americans Living with Type 2 Diabetes Face Serious, Costly Behavioral Health Challenges

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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For example, 57% of those surveyed report that in addition to type 2 diabetes, they are also living with a chronic behavioral health condition.

Key Points: 
  • For example, 57% of those surveyed report that in addition to type 2 diabetes, they are also living with a chronic behavioral health condition.
  • Native Americans living with type 2 diabetes are also facing myriad mounting challenges when it comes to managing and maintaining their personal health and well-being.
  • The survey found that nearly half (45%) of Native Americans living with type 2 diabetes believe it’s harder to access high-quality care compared to other races and ethnicities.
  • The Podimetrics survey found broad support for inclusion of clinical support with RPM technology among Native Americans with type 2 diabetes.

Bentley University-Gallup Survey Finds Fewer Americans Back Businesses Wading Into Current Events

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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41% of U.S. adults believe businesses should take a public stance on current events, down from 48% in 2022.

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  • 41% of U.S. adults believe businesses should take a public stance on current events, down from 48% in 2022.
  • Most Democrats (62%) believe businesses should take a public stance on current events, compared with just 17% of Republicans and 36% of independents.
  • Respondents' race/ethnicity also has a significant, independent effect on their attitudes toward businesses weighing in on current events.
  • Though Americans generally oppose businesses weighing in on current events, there are some issues for which they support businesses taking a public position.