On World Refugee Day cities worldwide stand #WithRefugees

On World Refugee Day (June 20), mayors from more than 50 cities around the world, including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Los Angeles, Manchester, Mexico City, New York, São Paulo and Sydney, are calling for more local authorities and municipalities to join them in welcoming and including refugees in their communities. The Cities #WithRefugees initiative highlights the increasingly important role cities have taken on in accommodating refugees. Nearly two out of three refugees settle in urban areas whose residents are often the first to help refugees when they flee danger or later…

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On World Sickle Cell Day, ASH Takes Action to Improve Global Health Outcomes

This year, approximately 300,000 babies around the world will be born with sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited, chronic blood disorder which can cause severe pain, stroke, organ failure, and other complications, including death. The United Nations has designated SCD as a global public health problem. While simple public health measures such as newborn screening, vaccinations, and early interventions have been proven to greatly improve childhood survival in several countries, including the United States, SCD continues to be a major global public health issue. It remains a major killer of…

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1 in 3 people know someone with macular disease

One in three people know someone with macular disease, according to a survey by leading sight loss charity the Macular Society. Macular disease affects more people in the UK than Alzheimer’s, yet many people remain unaware of what it is and who is affected. According to the survey only 63 per cent of people know of the condition, despite 600,000 people living with itin Britain, and around 200 people being diagnosed every day. The Macular Society has produced a short film to raise the profile of the debilitating condition, which…

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SodaStream Unveils Limited Edition Set “Love is Love” in Celebration of Pride Month

In celebration of Pride Month, SodaStream International LTD, the No. 1 sparkling water brand in the world, released today its limited edition, collectible “Love is Love” bottles, portraying same-sex families. The bottles are promoted by a sincere and touching animated video. The video depicts a man and woman spending an ordinary day in the park with two small girls, playing on swings and sharing ice cream cones. We see the two adults comforting one of the children who fell down. The camera then shows all four characters returning home. The man and woman eventually part ways to two separate houses and embrace their…

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Important Boating Safety Reminders for Fourth of July High-Boating Traffic from the Safe Boating Campaign

While many people will be enjoying time on the water this Fourth of July, it’s important to be responsible and take necessary precautions during the highest-boating traffic time of the summer. Three key things that boaters can do to prevent a boating accident is to always wear a life jacket, use an engine cut-off device and never boat under the influence. “The July 4th holiday is a great time to celebrate our freedom with family and friends,” said Yvonne Pentz, communications director of the National Safe Boating Council and lead…

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