Weekly Recap: 13 Health Press Releases You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including the upcoming Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, new statistics on youth mental health and more.

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2025 /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. National Poll Reveals Complex Reality of Youth Mental Health Co-published research by Hopelab and Data for Progress reveals stark disparities and emphasizes youth voices in solutions. The study examines what young people currently believe affects their mental health and well-being, their hopes and fears about the future, and their key sources of emotional and social support.
2. Burn Boot Camp Launches Campaign Highlighting Strength, Resilience, and Confidence at Every Age Burn Boot Camp is creating a space where strength is celebrated in every form—physical, mental, and emotional—and where people everywhere are inspired to carry that strength into their lives, their communities, and the moments that matter most.
3. Garmin announces historic research collaboration with King's College London The agreement identifies Garmin as the exclusive smartwatch provider for the Enhanced Maternal and Baby Results with AI-supported Care and Empowerment (EMBRACE) program of research, which will collect smartwatch and fitness tracker data from up to 40,000 adult participants – comprised of women and their partners – worldwide.
4. National Sleep Foundation's 2025 Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® is November 2-8 NSF data show 95 percent of Americans think drowsy driving is risky, but a majority of drivers do it anyway. 6 in 10 drivers (62%) have driven a car when they were so tired that they had a hard time keeping their eyes open, a projected 150+ million US motorists.
5. Lilly announces plans to build $5 billion manufacturing facility in Virginia
   The new site will be the company's first dedicated, fully integrated active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and drug product facility for Lilly's emerging bioconjugate platform and monoclonal antibody portfolio. Expected to be completed within the next five years, the manufacturing site will bring more than 650 new high-paying jobs to Virginia.
6. Improving Maternal Care Remains Critical in U.S. In honor of this year's World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) theme – "Safe care for every newborn and every child" – ECRI published findings from a data analysis on contributing factors to safety events in maternal care, and resources to mitigate risk and improve outcomes for moms and newborns.
7. Former Leaders of Thorne HealthTech and Tempus Launch Brain Health and Wellness Company BEVIMI at Inaugural CG Well Summit Serving its mission of becoming a global leader in the advancement of cognitive longevity, BEVIMI is being built on a foundation of scientific rigor, innovation, and preventative health.
8. AllRock Bio Announces $50 Million Series A to Advance Lead Clinical Program for Pulmonary Hypertension The funding will advance the first-in-class pan-ROCK inhibitor through Phase 2a testing in PAH and ILD-PH patients. Topline data from the ROC-101 Phase 1 study demonstrates favorable safety and tolerability, and no associated hypotension.
9. ProofPilot Acquires Lokavant to Transform Clinical Trial Performance with Predictive Analytics This acquisition combines ProofPilot's powerful trial execution capabilities with Lokavant's advanced analytics, creating an unparalleled platform for sponsors and research organizations to optimize clinical research and accelerate the delivery of new therapies.
10. National Plan Outlines Steps to Reduce Falls Among Older Americans Developed by multiple experts over a year, the 2025 National Falls Prevention Action Plan outlines six integrated goals. "It's time to stop falls in their tracks, so we can save lives and money," said Ramsey Alwin, National Council on Aging president and CEO.
11. Wounded Warrior Project: The Power of a Simple Check-in: How Human Connection Can Save a Life Research shows that strong social ties not only improve quality of life but also serve as a critical protective factor against suicidal ideation. During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, WWP is shining a light on the power of social connection and that something as simple as checking in with someone can help them feel seen, valued, and less alone.
12. Drug Hunter Secures Seed Investment Led by Teamworthy Ventures to Expand Drug Discovery Knowledge Platform Drug Hunter is already relied upon by researchers at over 200 leading organizations investing in pharmaceutical R&D, including Eli Lilly, Biogen, Merck KGaA, Isomorphic Labs, Deerfield Management, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
13. La Roche-Posay Teams Up with Global Gaming Phenomenon Ninja for Gaming for Cause, a 24-Hour Livestream Charity Event to Champion Skin Cancer Awareness and Prevention By leveraging the large reach and influence of the gaming community, La Roche-Posay aims to engage particularly Gen Z and men, who are often less aware of the critical importance of sun safe behaviours. This is evidenced by studies showing, for example, that only 18% of men regularly use sunscreen on their face, compared to 42% of women, highlighting a significant behavioral gap in preventative habits.

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