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A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire, including Novo Nordisk's affordable semaglutide initiative and the fifth anniversary of COVID-19. NEW YORK , April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each month, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help healthcare journalists and consumers stay on top of the month's most popular releases and newsworthy trends, here's a recap of some of the past month's most read- and engaged-with stories.
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. For more news like this, check out all of the latest health-related releases from PR Newswire .
Trending Topics In addition to the newsworthy headlines above, the PR Newswire team identified several trends shaping health industry news in March: COVID-19 Five-Year Milestone: It may be five years since the pandemic's onset , but medical research shows no signs of slowing down when it comes to the treatment and prevention of COVID-19. Pharmaceutical companies like Soligenix and Inovio presented breakthrough findings showcasing their ongoing efforts to develop more effective booster treatments and monoclonal antibodies. Diving deeper into clinical impacts, CalciMedica reported critical data for severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients.
Consumer health preparedness also remained a priority with iHealth's at-home testing making health monitoring easier than ever. World Sleep Day: Did you snooze your alarm on World Sleep Day, March 14 ? If so, catch up with these dream-worthy insights. The National Sleep Foundation shed light on the critical intersection of sleep health and overall well-being .
New research also highlighted a concerning statistic: 31% of Americans diagnosed with sleep apnea are not receiving treatment. Brands like Garmin and Love to Dream leveraged the awareness day to promote innovative sleep solutions, showcasing that a good night's rest isn't just a luxury, it's a necessity. National Nutrition Month: From grocery carts to fitness apps, press releases in March were geared towards making healthy eating more accessible.
Celebrating National Nutrition Month, the American Diabetes Association and Instacart simplified nutritious shopping, while MyFitnessPal revealed surprising nutritional blind spots and Eggland's Best partnered with Club Pilates. From CVS's innovative weight management program to GENYOUth's mission to secure student nutrition , we noticed nutrition awareness becoming increasingly personalized, making healthy eating less of a puzzle. Looking ahead: April is full of must-follow awareness initiatives including World Health Day ( April 7 ) and National Minority Health Month.
April 1 also marks the beginning of National Autism Awareness Month and National Stress Awareness Month. We anticipate significant wire activity around these initiatives, with releases likely spotlighting health equity, innovative medical technologies and mental health and wellness. Do you have a health press release to distribute? Sign up with PR Newswire to share your story with the audiences who matter most.
Helping Journalists Stay Up to Date on Industry News These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about. To be notified of releases relevant to their coverage area, journalists can set up a custom newsfeed with PR Newswire for Journalists . Once they're signed up, reporters, bloggers, and freelancers have access to the following free features: Customization: Users can create customized newsfeeds that will deliver relevant news right to their inbox.
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