This Week in Health News: 12 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including new endowments for innovative research, women's health advocacy, and a breakthrough in neuromodulation therapy.

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help healthcare journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

1. Unlocking the Connection: New White Paper from MyFitnessPal Explores the Impact of Nutrition on Mood
   MyFitnessPal – in conjunction with Dr. Jenny L. Taitz, Psy.D. – is publishing a new white paper titled the Food + Mood which demonstrates a link between dietary habits and mood. The average American consumes nearly double the American Heart Association's recommended daily limit of added sugar, which correlates to a higher prevalence of depression.
2. Elanco Receives FDA Approval for Credelio Quattro™ (lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel chewable tablets), the Broadest(i) Canine Oral Parasiticide Protection in a Single Monthly Dose
   Credelio Quattro is the newest addition to the Credelio^® (lotilaner) franchise and the first FDA-approved parasiticide product with four active ingredients. "Zoonotic disease is more common than many might think. One of our own Elanco veterinarians recently found echinococcus tapeworm lurking in her back yard," said Dr. David Gosche.
3. Education industry professionals join at 3rd annual Healthy Building Summit to collaborate on 'Spaces of Connection'
   Sessions at this year's summit dove into topics like how the brain responds to environmental influences, intentional design as a form of advocacy, the culture of space, and how biophilic design enhances spaces of connection and belonging. The summit also welcomed a high school student's perspective on priorities of well-being and engagement.
4. California Takes Bold Step to Revolutionize Youth Sports with 25x25 Coaches Challenge
   The California Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being is teaming up with the Susan Crown Exchange's Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) to launch 25x25: The California Coaches Challenge. This initiative aims to train 25,000 coaches in positive youth coaching across California by the end of 2025.
5. New study by Premise Health finds advanced primary care saves employers and unions 30% on total healthcare costs for attributed members
   Industry watchers are projecting the biggest jump in healthcare costs in a decade for 2025, with Business Group on Health's 2025 Employer Health Care Strategy Survey reporting that employers are expecting nearly 8% increases.
6. Hyundai Hope On Wheels Awards Inaugural Endowed $3 Million Grant to Support Generations of Researchers
   Hyundai Hope On Wheels established the Hyundai Hope On Wheels Endowed Chair in Pediatric Oncology, with a $3 million commitment which will ensure that future generations of researchers continue into perpetuity at leading medical institutions. 
7. Montefiore AIDS Center Awarded $1 Million to Curb Disproportionate Impact of HIV on Women of Color in the Bronx
   Funding will support engagement of approximately 200 women of color in the Bronx, ages 16 and up, by offering HIV testing, sexual and reproductive health workshops, mental health and supportive services as well as employment readiness opportunities, including vocational counseling, interview preparation, clothing vouchers and referrals to childcare resources.
8. Avive Solutions Selected as Preferred Provider for NFL's Smart Heart Sports Coalition "AEDs for Youth" Program
   As part of the AEDs for Youth program, Avive's state-of-the-art Avive Connect AED and exclusive, discounted product bundles for schools and athletics will empower educators, school staff, students, coaches and athletes to respond swiftly to Sudden Cardiac Arrest emergencies.
9. Serving More Than Looks: Maybelline New York Announces Naomi Osaka as The Brand's First Brave Together Ambassador
   As the brand's first-ever Brave Together global ambassador, Osaka will lend her voice and first-hand connection to the mental health program, joining Maybelline on its mission to make one-to-one support for anxiety and depression accessible to all.
10. Olivia Rodrigo to Honor Her Filipino Heritage by Partnering with Jhpiego to Support Women's Health and Empowerment During Her First-Ever Show in the Philippines
    Rodrigo's support for Jhpiego's work in the Philippines is part of her larger commitment to giving back, especially to women and girls. Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, has long worked to improve the health and lives of Filipino women and girls, particularly in underserved and conflict-affected regions.
11. Neurolief Presents Groundbreaking Study Results of its Proliv™Rx Brain Neuromodulation Therapy for Treating Major Depression at the 7th Annual Neuropsychiatric Drug Summit
    The summit, which brought together executives from major pharmaceutical companies and key stakeholders in psychiatric drug development, offered a forum for Neurolief to demonstrate the transformative potential of Proliv™Rx. Dr. Carpenter's presentation generated substantial interest and reflected the pharma industry's growing focus on "beyond the pill" solutions for mental health treatment.
12. Healthline Survey Reveals Critical Gaps in Preventive Care, Majority of Respondents Use Social Media for Health Tactics
    Less than half (42%) of Americans had an annual physical exam in the past year, with even fewer visiting the dentist for a routine exam and cleaning (37%). The findings also reveal surprising trends on where US adults are getting their health information.

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World Mental Health Day

October 10 was World Mental Health Day, and brands, individuals, and organizations around the world spent the week bringing awareness to this important health issue. Millions worldwide experience some form of challenge with their mental health, and in this rapidly changing world, it's more important than ever to take care of ourselves.

Below are just a few stories issued this week regarding mental health and well-being:

• National Poll on Perceptions of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Reveals Most U.S. Adults Believe Suicide is Preventable
• Workplace Psychologist John O'Brien: Five Steps to Overcome Rudeness at Work
• New Data: College Students Want to Push for Mental Health Reform, But Few Know the Policy Issues

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