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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
New to The Street Proudly Presents: IMG Academy to Be Featured in Original Special Broadcast on Bloomberg Television
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2025 / New to The Street, the nationally recognized business television series, proudly presents an exclusive original broadcast spotlighting IMG Academy, the world leader in sports education. The feature will air Saturday, May 31 at 6:30 PM ET on Bloomberg Television as sponsored programming. This televised special provides a rare inside look at IMG Academy's elite campus, transformative development model, and the innovative tools preparing the next generation of leaders both on and off the field. The segment will highlight how IMG Academy integrates world-class athletic training, rigorous academics, and personalized development to shape future collegiate athletes and high-character individuals. IMG Academy Highlights: Top 3 finalist for the World's Best School Prize - "Supporting Healthy Lives" (only U.S. finalist in the category)100% college acceptance rate for the Class of 202410 student-athletes accepted to Ivy League institutions20 student-athletes admitted to top 25 U.S. universities3 student-athletes accepted to U.S. Military Academies332 student-athletes committed to NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA programs4.35M+ athlete profile views on NCSA by college coaches in 202440,000+ college coaches on the NCSA recruiting platform31,000+ athlete college commitments in 202414 partnerships with national sports governing bodies Strategic Brand Alliances IMG Academy's mission is reinforced through strategic partnerships with top global brands that share its commitment to performance, innovation, and excellence. These include: Under Armour, Gatorade, Therabody, Merrill, Uni, Dunlop, and NTT Sonority. Cross-Platform Distribution The Bloomberg Television premiere will be amplified across New to The Street's media ecosystem, including distribution to its 2.5M+ YouTube subscribers, syndication across major social platforms, and iconic billboard exposure throughout Times Square and the NYC Financial District. About IMG AcademyIMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, offering a holistic model that prepares student-athletes to succeed in sport, college, and life. Based in Bradenton, Florida, IMG Academy delivers a comprehensive suite of development programs through its state-of-the-art boarding school and sports camps. Its innovative online platform, IMG Academy+, provides personalized coaching with a focus on personal growth through athletic performance. Through its NCSA recruiting network, IMG Academy also connects student-athletes with more than 40,000 college coaches, offering unparalleled access, tools, and guidance to navigate the collegiate recruitment process. To learn more, visit About New to The StreetNew to The Street is a nationally syndicated business media platform known for long-form interviews with founders, executives, and public company leaders. Broadcasting weekly across Fox Business and Bloomberg Television as sponsored programming, the show reaches over 219 million U.S. households. With a digital footprint that includes 2.5+ million YouTube subscribers, 700K+ social followers, and the most powerful billboard presence in Times Square and NYC's Financial District, New to The Street is the only financial media brand delivering high-impact exposure across broadcast, digital, social, and out-of-home channels. Media Contact:Monica BrennanMonica@ SOURCE: New To The Street
Malaysia Sun
25-05-2025
- Health
- Malaysia Sun
WHO honors Chinese aging specialist with health award
At an awards ceremony held during the 78th World Health Assembly on Friday, five prestigious World Health Organization (WHO) awards were presented to outstanding individuals and groups in the global health sector. Wang Huali, chief physician at Peking University's No. 6 Hospital, received "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Prize for the Promotion of Healthy Aging." This marks the first time a Chinese expert in the field of mental health has received this honor. In her acceptance speech, Wang said China places great importance on promoting healthy aging. "I am particularly grateful for the guidance from China's National Health Commission, which has given me the opportunity to participate in promoting and implementing the national action plan to address dementia in old age," she said. The award, she added, "is not only a recognition of me personally but also an affirmation of all dementia prevention and control workers in China and around the world." Wang said she would continue working with colleagues to promote active aging, dementia care and prevention, and the mental health of older adults. Wang Huali (C, front) has advocated for greater awareness of dementia care and prevention. /courtesy of Dementia Care and Research Center, Peking University's Institute of Mental Health In an interview, Wang also noted that population aging is a significant global challenge, and that healthy aging is receiving increasing attention in the health sector. She emphasized the importance of international cooperation in advancing the field. Peking University Sixth Hospital has long served as a WHO Collaborating Center, and Wang expressed hope for closer collaboration with the WHO in the future to amplify China's voice on the international stage and share the country's achievements more widely. According to information provided by the WHO, Wang has made significant contributions to promoting healthy aging both nationally and globally. She participated in drafting China's "14th Five-Year Plan for Healthy Aging" and the "National Action Plan to Address Dementia in Old Age (2024-2030)." In collaboration with the WHO, she co-authored global dementia guidelines and the iSupport online course. Wang has implemented a comprehensive management approach to dementia care, compiling care guidelines and technical implementation plans that have been promoted in 19 provinces in China. She also developed a community-based interdisciplinary service model that integrates professional and family support, currently being deployed by 150 teams across 27 regions. Since 2006, she has advocated for the adoption of cognitive stimulation therapy in over 20 provinces. Source: CGTN
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
These Fluoride Products Are The Latest To Be Targeted By RFK Jr. And The FDA
WASHINGTON (AP) — US health regulators announced an effort Tuesday to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements sometimes used to strengthen children's teeth, opening a new front in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s effort against a mainstay of dental care. The Food and Drug Administration said it will conduct a scientific review of the children's products by late October with the aim of removing them from the market. Formally withdrawing medical products requires a lengthy rulemaking process that can take years. Instead, the FDA will ask manufacturers to voluntarily pull their products, according to an administration official. Fluoride tablets and lozenges are sometimes recommended for children and teens at increased risk of tooth decay or cavities because of low fluoride in their local drinking water. Companies also sell drops for babies. Related: Donald Trump Claims The US Will "Take Over" Gaza, And MAGA Supporters Are FINALLY Realizing What They Voted For FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the products pose a risk when swallowed because they may interfere with healthy gut bacteria that are critical to digestion, immunity, and other key bodily functions. He also referenced studies showing possible associations between excess fluoride intake and other problems, including decreased IQ. Previous reviews by public health experts and dental professionals have not shown any serious health risks with the products. Related: A Picture Of Donald Trump's Face Being Two Completely Different Colors Is Going Viral For Obvious Reasons As state and local governments begin removing fluoride from their water, the need for supplemental fluoride is expected to grow. Officials in Utah — the first US state to ban fluoride from drinking water — recently made fluoride supplements available without a prescription. Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 1962, the agency set guidelines for how much should be added to water. Kennedy, a former environmental lawyer, has called fluoride a 'dangerous neurotoxin' tied to a range of health dangers. Last month, he announced a task force to scrutinize fluoride's use, while at the same time saying he would order the CDC to stop recommending that it be added to tap water. A report last year by the federal government's National Toxicology Program concluded that drinking water with more than twice the CDC's recommended level was associated with lower IQs in kids. The study was based on research conducted in Canada, China, India, Iran, Pakistan, and Mexico. 'Ending the use of ingestible fluoride is long overdue,' Kennedy said in a statement Tuesday. 'This decision brings us one step closer to delivering on President Trump's promise to Make America Healthy Again.' An influential government health panel recommends fluoride supplements for children between the ages of six months and 5 years if they live in areas with low fluoridation levels. The US Preventative Services Task Forces judged the recommendation to have 'high certainty,' based on the available evidence. A 2010 paper from the American Dental Association recommended supplemental fluoride for children up to 16 years old who are at high risk of cavities. The recommendation was based on a review of studies across different age groups. The most common side effect associated with the products is spotting or discoloration of the teeth, caused by extra fluoride. The ADA did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The FDA regulates most dental products, including fluoride-containing toothpastes, supplements, mouthwashes, and rinses. But in Tuesday's press release, the FDA said the ingestible products targeted by the agency have 'never been approved.' Its plan wouldn't affect toothpastes, mouthwash, or fluoride treatments used by adults or offered in dentists' offices. In recent weeks, fluoride-containing products have increasingly been targeted with lawsuits and legal actions. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation early this month into the marketing of fluoride toothpastes by Colgate-Palmolive and Proctor and Gamble. A press release from his office described the companies' promotions as 'misleading, deceptive, and dangerous.' This article originally appeared on HuffPost. Also in In the News: "We Went From 'Lower The Price Of Eggs' To 'Lower Your Standard Of Living'": 39 Of The Best, Most Brutal, And Very Relatable Political Tweets Of The Month Also in In the News: "We Don't Import Food": 31 Americans Who Are Just So, So Confused About Tariffs And US Trade Also in In the News: People Who Voted For Trump Are Getting Very Honest About Donald Trump's Latest Truth Social Post
Qatar Tribune
07-05-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
UDST receives ‘Great Place to Work' recognition for 3rd consecutive year
Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has been certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the third consecutive year, following an independent and rigorous evaluation by Great Place to Work Middle East. The certification process includes an anonymous survey completed by employees and a comprehensive evaluation of organisational practices. This ensures that the recognition is based on genuine employee experiences, providing both job seekers and stakeholders with a credible indicator of an exceptional work environment. Dr Salem Al-Naemi, president of UDST, celebrated the achievement, stating: 'Earning this prestigious recognition for the third consecutive year is a testament to the passion and dedication of our faculty, staff, and interns. At UDST, we firmly believe that our people are our greatest asset, and their commitment drives our mission of excellence in applied education and research. Together, we continue to build a workplace that promotes innovation, inclusivity, and growth.' The Great Place to Work survey evaluates key elements of the workplace environment, including trust among colleagues, leadership quality, communication effectiveness and other aspects. The University's exceptional score in this assessment reflects its dedication to a transparent, collaborative, and inclusive work culture, providing employees with the necessary support to achieve success and excellence. UDST has established itself as a hub for professional and personal development. Employees have access to a wealth of opportunities, including Professional Development Days held twice annually, featuring workshops, training, and expert-led sessions. They also participate in international conferences and have access to cutting-edge resources. The University also prioritises health and well-being through comprehensive initiatives that promote work-life balance. As an FISU Healthy Campus Platinum Label recipient in the MENA region, it demonstrates the advanced quality of its sport and wellness facilities and its ongoing commitment to providing a healthy and sustainable work environment. With UDST achieving Great Place to Work certification for the third consecutive year, it continues its commitment to encouraging a positive and empowering work environment that supports innovation and excellence while contributing to the development of talent and the creation of future leaders.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
California, other states sue to block Trump administration cuts to health department
California and a coalition of other states sued the Trump administration Monday to block sweeping cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, arguing they are unconstitutional and endanger Americans. The lawsuit specifically challenges department Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s March 27 directive firing 10,000 full-time HHS employees, consolidating 28 department divisions into 15 and shuttering five of 10 regional offices, including one in San Francisco. The moves have upended an array of critical services, the states argue, including by shuttering laboratories monitoring the nation's current measles outbreak. The lawsuit — brought by California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and the attorneys general of 18 other states and the District of Columbia — argues the cuts are "arbitrary and capricious" and unconstitutional, violating the Administrative Procedure Act and going "beyond the scope of presidential power" by usurping the authority of Congress to appropriate funding toward certain government services, Bonta's office said. "The Trump Administration does not have the power to incapacitate a department that Congress created, nor can it decline to spend funds that were appropriated by Congress for that department," Bonta said in a statement. "That's why my fellow attorneys general and I are taking the Trump Administration to court — HHS is under attack, and we won't stand for it." The lawsuit asks the courts to declare the cuts illegal, block or reverse their implementation and undo the firings, Bonta's office said. Read more: California has sued Trump 15 times in his first 100 days. Where do those cases stand? Health and Human Services characterized the changes as a "dramatic restructuring" of the agency in line with an executive order by President Trump in February that tasked advisor Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency with "eliminating waste, bloat, and insularity" in the federal workforce, including through mass firings. The department said the overhaul also would help it focus on Kennedy's priorities of "ending America's epidemic of chronic illness by focusing on safe, wholesome food, clean water, and the elimination of environmental toxins." "We aren't just reducing bureaucratic sprawl. We are realigning the organization with its core mission and our new priorities in reversing the chronic disease epidemic," Kennedy said in a statement. "This Department will do more — a lot more — at a lower cost to the taxpayer." Kennedy said that "bureaucracies like HHS become wasteful and inefficient" over time, "even when most of their staff are dedicated and competent civil servants," and that the overhaul would "be a win-win for taxpayers and for those that HHS serves." "That's the entire American public, because our goal is to Make America Healthy Again," he said, repeating a slogan the Trump campaign took up after Kennedy suspended his own presidential bid to back Trump in August. Kennedy was confirmed by the Senate as Health and Human Services secretary in February amid sharp criticism from Democrats, who lambasted the eccentric scion of the politically storied Kennedy family as an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist who for years has spread dangerous, unscientific beliefs about a host of health issues and viruses, from HIV to COVID-19. Kennedy has continued to cause alarm since, including through his handling of the nation's measles outbreak, which in recent months has swept through large parts of the Southwest where vaccination rates have lagged. Rather than push for greater vaccination, which has proved highly effective and safe, Kennedy has directed his department to look for new treatment options. Scientists have derided the move as a foolish and likely ineffective diversion of resources in the face of a serious and deadly threat — and one that is unnecessary, given the effectiveness of the existing measles vaccine. In their lawsuit, the states refer to Kennedy's "history of spinning conspiracy theories" and advocating for the dismantling of Health and Human Services, Bonta's office said. Already, his directive downsizing the agency is causing harm, crippling support for programs such as Head Start, ending production of N95 masks and shuttering laboratories that monitor infectious diseases such as measles, Bonta's office said. Read more: California's high-speed rail leaders sound alarm over project's financial future The Associated Press has reported that HHS cuts under Kennedy appear to have eliminated more than a dozen data-gathering programs that track deaths and diseases across the nation. Congress provided Health and Human Services with a budget of $1.8 trillion in 2024, and has passed various laws that outline its mission, Bonta's office said. Including departures from an earlier buyout, the department has lost about 20,000 of its 82,000 employees since the start of the Trump administration, Bonta's office said. The states argue in their lawsuit that Health and Human Services fell into disarray after termination notices went out April 1, thousands of employees were "immediately expelled from their work email, laptops, and offices," and work across the department "came to a sudden halt." "Throughout HHS, critical offices were left unable to perform statutory functions. There was no one to answer the phone, factories went into shutdown mode, experiments were abandoned, trainings were cancelled, site visits were postponed, application portals were closed, laboratories stopped testing for infectious diseases such as hepatitis, and partnerships were immediately suspended." Joining Bonta in the lawsuit are the attorneys general of Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin. The lawsuit is the 17th filed by Bonta's office against the Trump administration. It has separately sued the Trump administration over Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to cut billions of dollars in federal public health grants aimed at increasing state resilience to infectious disease, based on similar arguments about the administration overreaching its authority to contradict decisions by Congress on federal spending. California leaders also have raised concerns about the planned closure of the Health and Human Services office in San Francisco. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) said the move was "shortsighted" and would have "detrimental impacts to our public health response capabilities," and that she was "examining all possible avenues to fight back" against the cuts. Get the L.A. Times Politics newsletter. Deeply reported insights into legislation, politics and policy from Sacramento, Washington and beyond, in your inbox twice per week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
