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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
DHN and National CineMedia Partner on 3rd Annual CINEHEALTH International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival
NCM To Showcase Festival Winners Through National Theatrical Network on Noovie Preshow 'This is an amazing opportunity for the winners of the festival to have their content promoted on movie screens to a diverse range of audiences who enjoy the theater experience. via the Noovie show.'— Tracey Yaw, CineHealth Festival Director LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 / / -- Digital Health Networks, a global leader in healthcare-focused original content production and OTT streaming, announces a partnership with National CineMedia ( NCM ) on the Third Annual CINEHEALTH International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival. NCM will be announcing the winners of the CINEHEALTH Awards through a month-long campaign via its Noovie preshow in movie theaters beginning Friday, September 19th. Hosted by Emmy-award winner Maria Menounos, Noovie is a film pre-show that features a diverse group of Hollywood insiders and influencers who have become fan favorites that share what's now and what's next on the big screen with their millions of followers and with moviegoers everywhere. CineHealth will be taking place from September 9th through 11th as part of Fierce Pharma Week, held by Questex, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA. It will culminate in a live red-carpet dinner awards ceremony on September 10th where awards will be presented in the following categories: Feature Films, Short Films, Episodic Series, Social Media Shorts and Podcasts. The festival is the largest international film festival focusing exclusively on health and wellness. CINEHEALTH works to bring the community together through patient and HCP engagement using innovative storytelling. The judging panel consists of individuals who span across the entertainment and healthcare sectors including celebrities and producers as well as life sciences and media executives. Fierce Pharma Week is a leading event for the life sciences community, dedicated to advancing pharma marketing innovation. It is an immersive, informative, and thought-provoking event featuring top-tier keynote speakers, insightful case studies, engaging panel discussions, and much more. It is organized by the Fierce Pharma editorial and conference teams at Fierce Pharma, part of Questex. 'This is an amazing opportunity for the winners of the festival to have their content promoted on movie screens to a diverse range of audiences who enjoy the theater experience. via the Noovie show' Said Tracey Yaw, CineHealth Festival Director and Director of Media Business Affairs for Avalere Health. 'We are excited about the partnership and opportunity with NCM and look forward to a continued relationship.' 'Telling stories on the big screen is a truly distinct experience in today's fragmented media environment,' said Beth Hoff, Senior Vice President, Business Development at NCM. 'We are thrilled to partner with Digital Health Networks on the 3rd Annual CINEHEALTH Awards and to be brining health-focused narratives to millions of highly engaged moviegoers across our national theater network' Registration to attend the event can be reached on the CINEHEALTH website at About Digital Health Networks Founded in 2018 and made up of key executives from the film, television, agency, medical profession, and pharmaceutical media industries, Digital Health Networks focuses on important consumer health verticals such as cancer, diabetes, chronic pain, autism, healthy ageing, and many others. The network provides inspirational content and human stories that allow people to have an emotional and personal connection while providing educational resources about their conditions. DHN features thousands of hours of streaming content across its channel portfolio and operates a genre-based studio that produces and distributes original feature films, television series, and live events targeting healthcare communities across the globe. About National CineMedia, Inc. National CineMedia, Inc. (NCM, NASDAQ:NCMI) is the largest cinema advertising platform in the US. With unparalleled reach and scale, NCM connects brands to sought-after young, diverse audiences through the power of movies and pop culture. A premium video, full-funnel marketing solution for advertisers, NCM enhances marketers' ability to measure and drive results. NCM's Noovie® Show is presented exclusively in 42 leading national and regional theater circuits including the only three national chains, AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (a subsidiary of Cineworld Group PLC). NCM's cinema advertising platform consists of more than 17,500 screens in over 1,350 theaters in 184 Designated Market Areas® (all of the top 50). NCM is the managing member and owner of approximately 100% of National CineMedia, LLC. For more information, visit For Media Inquiries please contact Tracey Yaw, Festival Director, CineHealth: [email protected] # # # Tracey Yaw CineHealth +1 610-937-9364 [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Toronto Star
6 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
SUCCESS® Magazine's Media Issue Hits Newsstands
DALLAS, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, SUCCESS® magazine revealed Maria Menounos, Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and wellness entrepreneur of Heal Squad x Maria Menounos, on the cover of its September/October 2025 issue. Dubbed the Media issue, the magazine's exclusive content is highlighting influential media professionals across news, television, and social media, who are using their platforms to spark meaningful conversation and create content that drives impact in business and personal development. 'Producing brilliant media content and setting the standard for new and creative innovative forms of communication, the media industry is empowering audiences and accelerating entertainment,' says Kerrie Lee Brown, editor-in-chief and VP Publishing of SUCCESS® Enterprises. 'I had the opportunity to sit down with Maria Menounos, a multihyphenate media star balancing wellness, ambition, and passion. We discussed her dynamic career as an entrepreneur, journalist, and mom—and how she has shared her vulnerable yet courageous health journey while continuously uplifting entertainment while staying true to her core values.'
Hamilton Spectator
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Horoscope for Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Yesterday may have been a bit of a wash, but today promises more excitement. There's room for big wins and small victories, too. The need to feed our imaginations and connect with others will be high. We're invited to mingle with new and old friends and get curious about the world around us. The current cosmic weather is perfect for exploring new venues, activities and interests. For those of us who love learning, it's an excellent day for taking a class or teaching one. There will be lots of creativity to go around. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Writing, reading, or making things by hand could provide you with a welcome distraction from the more stressful stuff going on. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It pays to be strategic with money. That said, you may have skills that can help you earn some extra cash. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your positive attitude enables you to attract the right people and opportunities for you. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A prayer may soon be answered. In the meantime, make space to rest and recharge. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Having a playdate or a conversation with a close friend can be good for your soul. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Goals that may have once seemed impossible may feel more achievable now. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) New paths and possibilities lie before you. It's just a matter of deciding which one you'll take. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Today is useful for doing any project that requires a deep dive or a deep clean. On another note, a request for funds could also be granted. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The kindness of a friend or stranger could make your day. Also, seek opportunities to pay it forward. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Use the day to get a jump start on the week ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You can find a lot of joy in a creative hobby. Rediscovering an activity you loved to do as a kid can also be good medicine. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) It's a great day for family fun and connection. If you're on the market for a new home or apartment, you may find the right fit for the right price. FOR TODAY'S BIRTHDAY You tend to have an open heart and an open mind. You have a way of inspiring co-operation and kindness in others. You don't think twice about helping people, and you tend to feel your best when you're a part of a winning team. You're self-motivated and high-energy. You always have a myriad of projects you're working on at any given time because you are skilled at multi-tasking and enjoy staying busy. Your creativity is a gift. This year, betting on yourself will lead to a big win. BIRTHDATE OF: Maria Menounos, television host; Keenen Ivory Wayans, actor/producer; Frank Grillo, actor.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Bachelor vet Hannah Brown reveals 'shocking' double uterus diagnosis
Former Bachelorette Hannah Brown revealed that she was diagnosed with a rare uterine abnormality that affects only 0.3 percent of the female population. While appearing on Maria Menounos' podcast, Heal Squad, the reality star opened up about finding out that she has a double uterus at age 30. 'It was definitely a shock,' the God Bless This Mess said of her health condition, before detailing how it may affect her fertility down the line. While she has not undergone the exploratory surgery to learn more about her double uterus, Brown explained 'it looks like they're attached in some way.' 'It's just like a split,' Brown, who is set to wed fiancé Adam Woolard, told Menuonos, said. While she hasn't 'quite gotten to' the stage of wanting to have a child, just yet, the TV personality noted her doctor advised she freezes her eggs soon. Brown said after she gets married this year, she 'will get right on that.' Women, who have a double uterus (uterus didelphys), do have an increased risk of pregnancy complications, such as miscarriage and preterm birth. The condition can also potentially affect fertility as some women with it may experience difficulties conceiving. Others, however, many others have no issues getting pregnant and can carry to term, according to Mayo Clinic. Despite the possibility of some complications, Brown pointed out: 'There have been cases of people having double uteruses and having babies and being perfectly fine.' Although the news took her by surprise, she is grateful for the knowledge as she figures out her future plans. 'I definitely think I would love to have a child, and I don't want to miss out on that experience,' she said. 'But I haven't been quite ready yet, which I think makes sense. I want to get married first. I want to be able to do that.' 'I've never been to just like, just waiting, waiting, waiting for that to happen,' she continued. 'But I do think I'll I'm going to want to have that experience, when it's time.' Back in 2021, Brown revealed in her memoir that she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at age 11 and underwent a surgery which removed the tumor. When she was in fifth grade, she underwent an MRI in order to find out what had been causing her frequent stomach aches. However, the procedure revealed she had a 'tumor the size of an egg' on her pancreas. 'They sent me for a biopsy, and a day or so later, my dad got a call with the results — not from our regular doctor, but from an oncologist. The tumor was malignant. Cancer. Pancreatic cancer — one of the deadliest forms of cancer there is,' she said. However, Brown was given some peace of mind after the oncologist informed her the cancer had not spread. 'On the day of my surgery, I wasn't scared about what was going to happen to me. At all,' Hannah wrote. 'Even though my mother was in tears and my dad looked as worried as I'd ever seen him in my life as the nurses came to wheel me into the operating room, I looked up at my mom from my hospital bed and said, "Mama, I'm going to be okay."' The tumor was entirely removed during the procedure and she did not have to go through radiation and chemotherapy. Brown also previously revealed that she suffers from 'horrible and haunting' sleep paralysis, narcolepsy, inflammation, anxiety and PCOS. In her book, she speculated that her battle with narcolepsy was 'a direct symptom of the trauma of' learning her aunt LeeLee and her two young cousins, Robin and Trent, were murdered. Additionally, she has been open about suffering from asthma since she was five. In December 2022, she had an asthma attack on a flight that was so severe her plane had to be 'diverted' and she was met with a stretcher. 'I was shaking uncontrollably and trying to grab my inhaler — but I couldn't take in the air,' she told People. 'It was embarrassing.' Brown told the outlet that she feels like she 'spent most' of her 'childhood in a doctor's office, doing my homework and playing I Spy.' 'I was a pretty sick kid, catching everything going around school,' she explained.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Minivans aren't cool. These parents say shut up and drive.
Kelsey isn't a minivan mom ... yet. But boy, would she love to be. 'I. Want. A. Minivan!' the 34-year-old content creator, who asked not to share her last name, declared in a TikTok last year. 'Y'all can keep your Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilots, Yukons, Tahoes. You keep them, babe. Give me those sliding doors. I want that bucket seats and bench in the back.' That's especially true now that Kelsey — who is currently driving a Hyundai Santa Fe because (a) it's paid off, and (b) her husband isn't sold on minivan life just yet — is due to have her third child in May. 'I want a minivan for the convenience,' she says. 'I could go for a cool mom car,' she adds, rattling off some popular SUV models. 'But there are features of the minivan that just stand out.' Those include ample trunk space, a low-to-the-ground design that makes it easy for toddlers to hop in, and bells and whistles like built-in vacuum cleaners and cameras in the back seat. And don't get her started on the sliding doors — a godsend for any parent whose kid has caused a parking lot ding. 'I could tell my 4-year-old over and over to 'be careful opening the door; we are parked close to a car,' and she will swing that thing open with such purpose and certainly hit that car,' Kelsey says. 'Give me a sliding door!' TV personality Maria Menounos is also a minivan fan. 'I don't know why people hate on minivans,' she said in a TikTok video called 'Momming in My Minivan' last April. 'I've got a sunroof, I've got automatic doors ... I've got a nice, comfy captain's chair.' However, all the creature comforts in the world haven't helped minivans ditch their reputation as the Jan Brady to the SUV's Marcia. 'It is the least cool vehicle ever designed, yet the most useful,' the Atlantic's Ian Bogost observed in an article last fall bemoaning 'the death of the minivan.' Indeed, just over 325,000 minivans were sold in 2024; in 2000, it was 1.3 million. But try telling that to the diehard minivan fans (who, yes, are mostly moms) who have not only embraced their family-friendly ride but sing its praises on social media too. Consider 2023's wave of Michael Bublé-soundtracked TikToks in which pregnant women showed off their minivans with the caption: 'A minivan may not be sexy to drive ... but someone thought I was sexy enough to fill the seats.' Or content creators like Bailey Feeney, the mom of three behind Minivan Mom, who poke fun at their supersize vehicles while also showcasing their comfort and convenience as they ferry multiple children in car seats to Target and the playground. (Also notable: the number of followers gushing about their minivans in the comments. 'Van for life ... I won't ever go back until my kids are big,' reads one reaction to a Feeney post.) Brian Moody, executive editor at auto resource guide Kelley Blue Book, says there's a lot for parents to like: 'sliding doors, the easy access to the third row, the proximity to the ground that allows an easy entry for toddlers, the trunk space — and many minivans have some great features like built-in vacuums, cameras in the back seat, etc.' And while minivans have seen a significant drop in sales and models — in the early 2000s, there were more than 10 models to choose from, compared with just five now — there are positive signs. A shift to hybrid minivans is appealing to some drivers, and the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz (aka the 'electric bus') earned a spot on Autotrader's list of 'Best New Cars of 2025.' According to Moody, the 'retro-inspired' electric vehicle 'proves that the minivan is very much having a moment.' One common refrain among the minivan-loving moms on social media: I didn't see this coming. 'Never in my life did I think that I would get a minivan,' content creator Jane Williamson admits in a recent TikTok announcing her family's purchase of a Toyota Sienna. Ultimately, the convenience factor ('all I want is just easy') and testimonials from other minivan moms ('someone even told me it was their greatest possession,' Williamson laughs) won over the Utah mom. Podcaster Kylie Kelce — who just welcomed her fourth child with husband Jason Kelce — was also forced to eat her words when she 'reluctantly' added minivans to her list of things that are 'in' for 2025. Speaking on her Not Gonna Lie podcast in January, Kelce explained why minivans made sense for her growing family, much as it pained her to admit it. 'I don't need a wellness check, although I have told you before that that is what it would take if I ever said I was getting a minivan,' the then pregnant Kelce shared. 'I'm about to have four car seats — four! — in one car.' She added that her family plans to make a 'three-year commitment' to minivan life. 'We're gonna grind it out, and then we're gonna pretend it never happened, OK?' But Mikaela Nelson, a military spouse, mom of three and content creator in North Carolina, is in it for the long haul. She and her husband got their first minivan about eight years ago after having their second baby; they're now on their second, a Honda Odyssey with a 'this isn't a minivan it's a M.I.L.F. mobile' sticker slapped on the back window. It's also got lots of room, a TV to keep the kids entertained, a built-in vacuum cleaner that easily sweeps up their crumbs and two travel potties in the back. 'I just classify myself as an absolute hot mess and my minivan is the same: an absolute hot mess.' And she wouldn't have it any other way. 'I don't ever want anything else,' Nelson tells Yahoo Life. 'I've even said that once the kids are grown, I honestly could not see myself not having a minivan because there's so much space, you can literally do everything with it and in it. It's just so convenient. So I am not counting down the days till I don't need a minivan anymore.' And don't count out the minivan dads. When Chris Kuna and his wife welcomed two sons a year apart — meaning two rear-facing car seats and two strollers stashed in the back — they realized their SUV wasn't cutting it. At first they upgraded to a bigger SUV, a Nissan Armada, but found it too 'bulky,' which made parking — not to mention squeezing out two infant carriers — a hassle. 'That's when we're like, 'Maybe we should just get a minivan,'' Kuna, a transportation expert in Chicago, tells Yahoo Life. 'And whenever we traveled on trips with our kids, we would rent a minivan and we saw that it was just so much easier — [thanks to] the sliding doors and just how low it is to the ground — to pull the car seats out.' Though he was initially opposed to getting a minivan — 'Just like everybody else, you're always, like, in the stage [of thinking], 'Oh, never a minivan, SUVs are just the way to go,'' he says — Kuna was eventually impressed by its practicality. And as a car guy, the Chrysler Pacifica he drives now has plenty to keep him happy: It's a plug-in hybrid, easy to drive, boasts a rear entertainment system, self-parks and has adaptive cruise control. Plus, he points out, an SUV with those same features would cost about double what he paid. He didn't appreciate it, then, when a friend mocked his new ride as they left a social gathering. 'You guys did not buy a minivan,' the woman, who Kuna notes had just purchased a new luxury SUV, repeated in disbelief. 'She was making fun of us in front of everybody who just got out of that restaurant,' he recalls. They are now no longer friends. 'I don't care what people think,' Kuna says. 'From a practical standpoint, if you have two kids, it's just absolutely amazing.'
