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“Black Henna” Tattoos May Put You at Risk

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Black Henna Tattoos May Put You at Risk.

SILVER SPRING, Md., June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Summer vacation season is here… time to hit the beach and perhaps indulge in a little harmless fun. What about getting a black henna temporary tattoo? Who could it hurt? It could hurt you.

Black Henna Tattoos May Put You at Risk.

Learn more at: 
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm343932.htm 
http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productsingredients/products/ucm108569.htm

A henna tattoo is temporary but that doesn’t mean it is risk free. This is especially true if you use “black henna,” which can cause serious skin reactions.

For centuries, traditional henna, a reddish-brown plant extract, has been used to dye skin, hair, and fingernails in parts of Asia and Northern Africa. Henna is safe and permitted for coloring the hair, but not for the skin or areas around the eyes.

“Black henna,” a different substance, is marketed for application on the skin’s surface as a form of temporary tattoo, and it is potentially harmful. Inks marketed as “black henna” – or sometimes simply as “henna” – may actually be hair dye or contain other ingredients. The extra ingredient most often used to darken “black” henna is a coal-tar hair dye containing p-phenylenediamine (PPD), which can cause dangerous sensitization reactions in some people. Coal tar hair dyes that contain PPD are required by law to have a caution statement and directions to patch test before use. However, PPD, by law, is not permitted in cosmetics intended for staining the skin.

You may find “black henna” in temporary tattoo kiosks at beaches, boardwalks, holiday destinations, ethnic or specialty shops. States regulate tattooing, but oversight for tattoo parlors and artists differs from state to state. Even though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate practices in tattoo parlors, we do monitor product safety problems.

Too many consumers have learned the risks of “black henna” the hard way. Dozens have reported their adverse events to FDA, but it is believed that many more problems go unreported. Some experienced reactions immediately after the application of “black henna” temporary tattoos; others occurred up to two or three weeks later. Problems included redness, blisters, raised red weeping lesions, loss of pigmentation, increased sensitivity to sunlight, and even permanent scarring. Some reactions have led to emergency room visits and prolonged skin sensitivity. For example, in one incident, a teenage girl’s back was permanently scarred after getting a black henna tattoo.

Some people may experience cross-sensitization, meaning that because of a previous exposure and bad reaction to one chemical, they become sensitized (allergic) to related compounds, such as rubber and other latex products, certain medications, hair dye ingredients, and textile dyes.  When exposed to one of these products they may develop a rash or other allergic manifestations.

If you have a reaction to a temporary tattoo, contact your health care professional. Also, please contact FDA’s Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program (1-800-FDA-1088 or http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm) or an FDA consumer complaint coordinator (http://www.fda.gov/safety/reportaproblem/consumercomplaintcoordinators). FDA has issued import alerts and warning letters when manufacturers have violated the law. Enforcement can include product seizure and legal actions.

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540; Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

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“Black Henna” Tattoos May Put You at Risk

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Black Henna Tattoos May Put You at Risk.

SILVER SPRING, Md., June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Summer vacation season is here… time to hit the beach and perhaps indulge in a little harmless fun. What about getting a black henna temporary tattoo? Who could it hurt? It could hurt you.

Black Henna Tattoos May Put You at Risk.

Learn more at: 
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm343932.htm 
http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productsingredients/products/ucm108569.htm

A henna tattoo is temporary but that doesn’t mean it is risk free. This is especially true if you use “black henna,” which can cause serious skin reactions.

For centuries, traditional henna, a reddish-brown plant extract, has been used to dye skin, hair, and fingernails in parts of Asia and Northern Africa. Henna is safe and permitted for coloring the hair, but not for the skin or areas around the eyes.

“Black henna,” a different substance, is marketed for application on the skin’s surface as a form of temporary tattoo, and it is potentially harmful. Inks marketed as “black henna” – or sometimes simply as “henna” – may actually be hair dye or contain other ingredients. The extra ingredient most often used to darken “black” henna is a coal-tar hair dye containing p-phenylenediamine (PPD), which can cause dangerous sensitization reactions in some people. Coal tar hair dyes that contain PPD are required by law to have a caution statement and directions to patch test before use. However, PPD, by law, is not permitted in cosmetics intended for staining the skin.

You may find “black henna” in temporary tattoo kiosks at beaches, boardwalks, holiday destinations, ethnic or specialty shops. States regulate tattooing, but oversight for tattoo parlors and artists differs from state to state. Even though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate practices in tattoo parlors, we do monitor product safety problems.

Too many consumers have learned the risks of “black henna” the hard way. Dozens have reported their adverse events to FDA, but it is believed that many more problems go unreported. Some experienced reactions immediately after the application of “black henna” temporary tattoos; others occurred up to two or three weeks later. Problems included redness, blisters, raised red weeping lesions, loss of pigmentation, increased sensitivity to sunlight, and even permanent scarring. Some reactions have led to emergency room visits and prolonged skin sensitivity. For example, in one incident, a teenage girl’s back was permanently scarred after getting a black henna tattoo.

Some people may experience cross-sensitization, meaning that because of a previous exposure and bad reaction to one chemical, they become sensitized (allergic) to related compounds, such as rubber and other latex products, certain medications, hair dye ingredients, and textile dyes.  When exposed to one of these products they may develop a rash or other allergic manifestations.

If you have a reaction to a temporary tattoo, contact your health care professional. Also, please contact FDA’s Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program (1-800-FDA-1088 or http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm) or an FDA consumer complaint coordinator (http://www.fda.gov/safety/reportaproblem/consumercomplaintcoordinators). FDA has issued import alerts and warning letters when manufacturers have violated the law. Enforcement can include product seizure and legal actions.

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540; Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

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Father’s Day Focus On High Risk For Heart Disease Amongst Hispanic Men And How Fresh Avocados Can Help

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MISSION VIEJO, California, June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Father’s Day (and always), Fresh Avocados – Love One Today® encourages families to take a closer look at the heart health of the men in their care and ways nutrition promotes healthier living. The Center for Disease Control reports that Hispanic men have a higher risk for high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, which puts them at a greater risk for heart disease, compared to non-Hispanic men. And, in fact, 1 out of 4 Hispanic men dies of stroke or heart disease.1 The good news is that most of the risk factors can be prevented or controlled with education and changes in lifestyle like better nutrition. New Heart-Check certified fresh avocado recipes are now available at LoveOneToday.com to help families fit more fruits and vegetables into a healthy lifestyle as recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA).

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Family members responsible for planning meals, traditionally women in Hispanic households, are urged to take the opportunity to show their love by proactively reducing the risk factors for heart disease each time they shop for groceries. The AHA and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans agree that replacing bad fats (saturated fats) for good fats (unsaturated fats) like those found in fresh avocados is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Further, healthy avocados are a good source of fiber and eating foods rich in fiber has also been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

“Hispanic women should feel confident and empowered knowing the fresh avocados in their shopping baskets are doing more for their families beyond delivering great taste,” said Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, registered dietitian and HAB spokesperson. “Fresh avocados are truly a versatile fruit. Not just in the way they can be served, but also in the many health benefits for men and the whole family.”

As radical diet overhauls can be hard to follow, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes making small dietary shifts to work towards an overall healthy eating pattern. Simple changes like cooking recipes especially designed to be heart-healthy as well as delicious such as Grilled Chicken Breasts with Fresh Avocado Chimichurri Sauce can help make a difference.

Love One Today® is a science-based food and wellness education program developed to encourage Americans to include fresh avocados in everyday healthy eating plan to help increase fruit and vegetable intake and as a delicious, cholesterol-free, whole food source of naturally good fats. To find more easy-to-prepare AHA Heart-Check certified recipes featuring healthy avocados, please visit LoveOneToday.com and in Spanish at SaboreaUnoHoy.com.

About the Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is an agriculture promotion group established in 2002 to promote the consumption of Hass Avocados in the United States. A 12-member board representing domestic producers and importers of Hass Avocados directs HAB’s promotion, research and information programs under supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. Funding for HAB comes from Hass avocado producers and importers in the United States. In 2010, HAB established a nutrition research program to increase awareness and improve understanding of the unique benefits of avocados to human health. For a comprehensive collection of published nutrition and scientific literature, authoritative reports and other articles on or related to avocados, their nutrients and eating patterns that include them, visit avocadonutritioncenter.com.  For tips and recipes in Spanish, visit SaboreaUnoHoy.com or in English visit LoveOneToday.com. Follow HAB on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.                                       

Contact: Vickie Fite for Hass Avocado Board
[email protected]
(310) 613-0937

1. CDC, Hispanic Men and Stroke Fact Sheet

SOURCE Hass Avocado Board

HITN Launches New Programming Block, ‘Tu Planeta’

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HITN Launches a New Programming Block 'Tu Planeta'

BROOKLYN, N.Y. , June 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN, the leading Spanish-language network that offers educational and entertainment content to more than 44 million households across the United States, announced the launch of ‘Tu Planeta,’ a new programming block designed to encourage species conservation and respect for the environment among young Hispanic audiences.

HITN Launches a New Programming Block 'Tu Planeta'

‘Tu Planeta’ will air Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:00 p.m. EDT / 2:00 p.m. PDT starting this June.

“HITN is always looking for ways to improve quality of life for the Hispanic population by offering content and information that make a difference,” remarked Guillermo Sierra, Head of Television and Digital Services at HITN.  “An important part of this effort is promoting environmental awareness and conservation, especially among new generations.  ‘Tu Planeta’ is aligned with and perfectly complements the content strategy we introduced recently with our health and lifestyle block, ‘Vida y Salud Televisión.'”

“The new programming block showcases high-quality productions about the natural world and environmental issues,” added Erika Vogt Lowell, HITN’s Director of Programming and Acquisitions. “‘Tu Planeta’ features acquisitions from the world’s top distributors as well as our own productions, designed to be enjoyed by the entire family and targeting different age groups.  Our digital apps support this new content, and we will soon be announcing initiatives to enable more active audience participation in these important issues.”

The hosts of ‘Tu Planeta,’ Ana Osorio and Mariela Irala – both of whom have extensive experience in US Hispanic television – will present the new programming, along with relevant information, updates and fun facts about the natural world.

For more information about HITN, please visit: www.hitn.tv

ABOUT ANA DANIELA OSORIO
Ana Daniela Osorio is a Venezuelan-American actress and singer with a background in US Hispanic television.  She made her debut on Telemundo International in the hit telenovela ‘Santa Diabla‘ in 2013.  Since then, she has appeared in ‘Demente Criminal‘ on UniMás as well as ‘Dueños Del Paraíso‘ and ‘Eva La Trailera‘ on Telemundo.   In 2016, she was a finalist and the only Latina in a CBS talent competition.

ABOUT MARIELA IRALA
Mariela Irala was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and grew up in Miami, Florida, where she moved at the age of seven.  She began her artistic career in the Disney Argentina series Jake and Blake, followed by the comedy ‘Enséñame a Vivir‘ on Pol-ka.  In 2011 she joined Yahoo Latam as the host of an entertainment show, giving her the opportunity to interview celebrities such as Matt Damon, Will Ferrell, Mauricio Ojeda and Cameron Diaz.  She has also contributed to Batanga and Homosapiens TV.

ABOUT HITN

HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family.  It reaches more than 44 million viewers in the US and Puerto Rico via DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, Frontier Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism and Cablevision.  For more information, please visit www.hitn.org.

HITN Inks a Deal for Lifestyle Content (PRNewsFoto/HITN)

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San Francisco Deltas and San Jose Earthquakes Clash in U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The San Francisco Deltas and the San Jose Earthquakes, the Bay Area’s two professional soccer teams, will meet in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round on Wednesday, June 14 at Avaya Stadium in San Jose.

“I think the upcoming game between our team and the Quakes is significant because it’s exciting for Bay Area fans to have an opportunity to see soccer played at the highest level between two local teams,” said SF Deltas head coach Marc Dos Santos. “The fans see San Francisco against San Jose as a rivalry and we understand that.”

Fans from both sides have begun to call Wednesday’s contest the “101 Derby” because Highway 101 connects the two cities. A derby is a common term in soccer that refers to a game between two teams from the same town, city or region.

The U.S. Open Cup is a knockout competition in American soccer; the Cup is the third-longest-running open soccer tournament in the world and is the country’s oldest annual team competition. The Cup is open to all amateur and professional soccer teams affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and consists of eight rounds between May 10 and September 20.

“There’s a lot of pride that comes from clubs playing in the U.S. Open Cup. As an American, it’s fun to have an interleague competition where anything can happen,” said SF Deltas forward Tommy Heinemann. “To play against a team that has a lot of tradition and history will be special for our club.”

This will be the second matchup between the two Bay Area rivals. The Deltas previously won against the Quakes 1-0 in a preseason friendly on February 15. Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. at Avaya Stadium. Tickets are available at www.sjearthquakes.com/tickets.

About the SF Deltas
The San Francisco Deltas are an American professional soccer team based in San Francisco, California. The club was founded in 2015 by a diverse group of entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley and Brazil and began their inaugural season in 2017. Home games are played at Kezar Stadium, formerly the home of the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders. To learn more, visit www.sfdeltas.com. Follow the Deltas on Twitter and Instagram at @sfdeltas and Facebook at www.facebook.com/sfdeltas.

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Genius Plaza Invites Parents and Students to Participate in the Learning Summer Victory Challenge

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Prevent Summer Learning Loss

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y., June 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Genius Plaza unveiled its Learning Summer Victory Challenge as it continues to work to close the achievement gap. Genius Plaza is an education technology social enterprise working to ignite the genius in every child, and specializing in creating teaching platforms and apps for students from PreK through 12th grade.  During the summer months, all students will have access to Genius Plaza to read eBooks, play math and language arts games, practice exercises, write their own eBooks, and even create their own games.  Students who finish the “daily learning workout” from Monday through Friday will earn virtual prizes, and also be entered to win fun prizes, including VR sets and tablets. 

“Each year, we hear about summer learning loss and how it widens the achievement gap between lower- and higher-income students.  At Genius Plaza, we are focused on the potential of every student, and creating a movement that is fun while helping us close that gap,” said Michelle Emirzian, Chief Academic Officer, Genius Plaza.

Research shows that the estimated learning loss in math and literacy rates over the summer months is approximately one to 2.6 months of grade-level equivalency, with lower-income students seeing a greater impact.  “We know there are geniuses in every zip code, which is why we are focused on providing access to all students.  During the summer months, parents and students will have free access to our platform so they can read, practice math and vocabulary, play games, and even create content for ten minutes each day while winning prizes,” added Emirzian.

The level of time a student should spend studying each day, ranges between 10 to 45 minutes, depends on their grade level.

Prevent Summer Learning Loss

Parents can access Genius Plaza at www.geniusplaza.com/summer and create accounts for their kids.  Each week, Genius Plaza will announce new winners from those students completing at least ten minutes of work on the Genius Plaza platform.

About Genius Plaza

Genius Plaza is a digital education platform created to ignite the genius in every child.  It is the first multicultural education company that provides culturally relevant math and language arts resources, combined with a research-based didactic approach, and state-of-the-art parent engagement tools in eight languages.  Genius Plaza brands include Plaza Bilingüe and PreK12 Plaza.

Media Contact: Emily Pascual, 518-280-9550, [email protected]

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Video: Take A Look At The Exclusive Sneak Peek Of The New Season For Telemundo’s Super Series™ “El Señor De Los Cielos”

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MIAMI, June 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In the new season of “El Señor de los Cielos”, Rafael Amaya’s Aurelio Casillas returns to prepare for an impending war with his nephew, which will end in a life-or-death struggle against his own family. The highly acclaimed Super Series™ premiering Tuesday, June 20 at 10pm/9c, also stars Fernanda Castillo, Carmen Aub, Mariana Seoane, Maricela Gonzalez, Sabrina Seara and Vanessa Villela.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8121351-el-senor-de-los-cielos-nueva-temporada

The cast also includes Lisa Owen, Alejandro Lopez, Jorge Luis Moreno, Plutarco Haza, Ofelia Medina, Jesús Moré, Ivan Tamayo, Manuel Balbi, Wendy de los Cobos, Ivan Arana, Rafael Novoa, Carlos Mata, Patricia Vico, Emanuel Esparza.  

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About Telemundo:
Telemundo is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content across its multiplatform portfolio to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The network features original scripted dramas from Telemundo Studios – the #1 producer of Spanish-language primetime content – as well as non-scripted productions, theatrical motion pictures, specials, news and first-class sports events, reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 17 owned stations and 54 broadcast affiliates. Telemundo is part of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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eMerge Americas Launches Its Fourth ‘Journey Through Innovation,’ The Premier Technology Platform Connecting And Inspiring Businesses And Entrepreneurs

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Inspiration, Innovation, and a Nod to the Future Take Center Stage at eMERGE Americas 2016

MIAMI, June 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas officially kicked-off its high-impact technology event today at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Thousands of attendees from around the world are expected. Participants include investors, entrepreneurs, government leaders, brand marketers and global technology companies who come to eMerge Americas to share ideas and form new business partnerships. The two-day conference runs through Tuesday, June 13th.

Inspiration, Innovation, and a Nod to the Future Take Center Stage at eMERGE Americas 2016

The fourth installment of eMerge Americas will feature the newest innovations and brightest minds, next to long-standing industry visionaries. Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple Computer, Inc., Uri Levine, Co-Founder of Waze and Marcelo Claure, CEO of Sprint will keynote. Additional program highlights include conversations with key executives from SAP, Visa, Magic Leap, Google, NBC Universal, Cisco, Facebook, YouTube, Cyxtera and many more of the world’s largest and most well-known technology brands. The Women, Innovation & Technology Summit (WIT) and the eGov Summit, round out a packed agenda.  These programs aim to inspire people to build better, smarter cities and to embrace gender diversity in technology.

Attendees will also hear from former New York Yankees player, Alex Rodriguez, and recording artist and entrepreneur, Armando Christian Perez, also known to the world as Pitbull. Both A-Rod and Pitbull will lead discussions of how technology is a disrupter in the non-traditional tech worlds of sports and entertainment.

“eMerge Americas is the place for entrepreneurs to connect with investors and launch their next big idea. It’s also where the world’s largest technology companies look for growth from untapped markets,” said Xavier Gonzalez, CEO of eMerge Americas. “eMerge Americas is in the unique position of connecting the global markets of Europe, LATAM and the United States. The city of Miami has a special place in global technology landscape as the gateway to the Americas.”

Throughout the event, attendees have access to dynamic keynotes, fireside chats, and networking events across five stages, beachside hotels, and special event venues. The more than 400 participating companies are creating a knowledge and talent transfer that has positioned Miami as the technology hub of the Americas.

For more information about eMerge Americas 2017, visit emergeamericas.com. For the latest eMerge Americas news, connect with us on Facebook (@emergeamericas), Twitter (@eMergeAmericas), Instagram (@emergeamericas) and LinkedIn (@eMerge Americas).

About eMerge Americas

eMerge Americas serves as the preeminent innovative thought exchange transforming Miami into the technological hub of the Americas. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with America’s top business executives, IT decision-makers, and entrepreneurs, partnerships are forged that spur visionary innovation and technological advancements for the betterment of business and society. eMerge’s founding partners include: Medina Capital, A Rod Corporation, Greenberg Traurig, Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, and the Miami Herald. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: emergeamericas.com. 

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Refreshed 2018 Honda Fit Launches Next Month with More Aggressive Styling, New Sport Trim and Available Honda Sensing®

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Refreshed 2018 Honda Fit Launches Next Month with More Aggressive Styling, New Sport Trim and Available Honda Sensing®

TORRANCE, Calif., June 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda today revealed the 2018 Fit with fresh new styling, the addition of a Sport trim and the availability of Honda Sensing® on its popular hatchback. Updated styling at the front and rear, and a splash of additional color add vibrancy and infuse the versatile Fit with an enhanced youthful, sporty and emotional character. The availability of Honda Sensing® brings the suite of advanced safety and driver assistive technologies to the subcompact Fit.

Refreshed 2018 Honda Fit Launches Next Month with More Aggressive Styling, New Sport Trim and Available Honda Sensing®

“With sporty new styling and additional feature content, the 2018 Honda Fit ups the ante with new styling and sophistication not typically found in the subcompact segment,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. “Fit has always represented a great value for subcompact customers and the addition of available Honda Sensing® to its fun-to-drive performance and unmatched versatility will keep the Honda Fit as the industry’s benchmark subcompact.”

The 2018 Honda Fit features new, sportier styling, starting with a horizontally layered, two-piece chrome and piano black grille with a larger, more prominent “H” mark. The more integrated and sophisticated headlights blend into the side edges of the upper fascia’s wing creating a unified yet more aggressive design. The front bumper sports top chrome accents and features a full-width splitter, along with more angular fog lights pods.

At the rear, the Fit’s low and wide sporty styling continues with a redesigned bumper featuring a full-width character line in piano black and a splitter-shaped lower section. A newly styled taillight combo completes the Fit’s sharper looking rear.

Positioned between the LX and EX trims, the new Fit Sport trim features an even more aggressive and sporty look with aero form features at the front, sides and rear, and a low and sharp front splitter highlighted in bright orange. An exclusive black finish on the 16-inch alloy wheels further adds to the sporty look. At the rear, a three-strake diffuser with bright orange upper trim line, chrome exhaust finisher and Sport badge complete the Fit Sport’s aggressive exterior styling.

Two new vibrant colors – Helios Yellow Pearl (replacing Mystic Yellow) and Orange Fury – join an expanded color pallet that includes White Orchid Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Milano Red and Aegean Blue Metallic.

Available on LX and Sport trims and standard on EX and above, Honda Sensing® includes Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation Brake Braking System™ (CMBS™), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) incorporating Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) incorporating Road Departure Warning (RDW). This makes Fit the most affordable car in America with such a robust suite of available advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies and the only vehicle within its segment to do so.

This is the third-generation Fit’s first update since the launch of the 2015 model in 2014. More in-depth information about the upgrades to the 2018 Fit, including expanded feature content will be provided in the near future.

Media information including high-resolution photography is available at www.hondanews.com/channels/fit. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/future-cars. To join the Accord community on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/hondafit. 

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2016, more than 95% of all Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Honda Logo. (PRNewsFoto/American Honda Motor Co., Inc. )

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One Drop Expands Features and Subscription Programs to Provide More Accessible Care to People With Diabetes Worldwide

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NEW YORK, June 9, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — One Drop today announced a significant expansion of its accessibility features and educational programming, including integration with Amazon’s Alexa voice technology. One Drop’s new Alexa interface empowers people with diabetes to track blood glucose, food, and physical activity, and provides voice command access to all their diabetes data. This innovation opens up the world of data-driven diabetes care to the visually or physically impaired and provides One Drop’s award winning technology, evidence-based American Diabetes Association recognized education* and coaching services to even more people living with diabetes worldwide.

One Drop also announced the launch of two new specialized One Drop | Experts diabetes education programs — “Overcoming Diabetes Burnout” and “Advanced Carb Counting” — for its ADA-recognized diabetes education* and coaching service One Drop | Experts. These offerings reaffirm One Drop’s commitment to providing the most advanced diabetes education and care to everyone with diabetes and a smartphone.

Additionally, Nicole Johnson DrPH, MPH, MA — former Miss America and award-winning diabetes advocate — has joined the One Drop | Experts Advisory Board.

Lastly, One Drop will present the detailed findings of several clinical studies at this year’s American Diabetes Association® 77th Scientific Sessions. These findings demonstrate the powerful clinical effectiveness of the One Drop platform at reducing A1C and improving blood glucose levels.

ACCESSIBIILITY

One Drop has significantly expanded its accessibility features. One Drop adapted Amazon Alexa voice technology with the One Drop | Mobile app to create a quick and seamless data entry, tracking, and reporting experience for people with diabetes and their caregivers. Through integration of Amazon Alexa voice technology with One Drop | Mobile, people with diabetes can log blood glucose, food, and physical activity throughout the day and receive data summaries of those records without ever having to open the app or manually enter data. Additionally, caregivers in separate locations can access these same data summaries just by asking Alexa (e.g., “Alexa, did mom take her medication today?”). One Drop will continue to expand the Alexa feature set and capabilities to facilitate communication between One Drop users and their One Drop | Experts, eliminating the need for manual entry in the One Drop | Mobile app. One Drop’s Alexa integration is set to launch on June 15th, 2017 and will be available exclusively through the Amazon Alexa Skills store.

One Drop also introduced “Light Mode,” a new accessibility feature within the One Drop | Mobile app designed to improve readability for the visually impaired.

“Accessibility is a foundational value at One Drop,” said Jeff Dachis, CEO and Founder of One Drop. “Now, with new voice and alternative visual interfaces, we are extending our commitment to accessible care with features and programs that allow access to data-driven diabetes care for those with vision challenges, advanced neuropathy, or limited dexterity/mobility, the elderly, caregivers, as well as those challenged by the visual/tactile interfaces associated with smartphones.”

“We are a group of people with diabetes designing products and services for people with diabetes,” said Dachis. “My team’s commitment to increasing access, lowering costs, and relentlessly improving the lives of everyone on the planet with diabetes and a smartphone continues by providing access to professional diabetes care and education where and when you need it, affordable diabetes supplies delivered right to your home, and worldwide free access to the world’s most seamlessly integrated digital diabetes management experience.”

ONE DROP | EXPERTS

One Drop | Experts is the first and only digital diabetes education and coaching program recognized by the American Diabetes Association and, starting today, two new specialized One Drop | Experts programs are available worldwide:

  • One Drop | Experts: Overcoming Diabetes Burnout is a 10-week diabetes education and coaching program designed to help people with diabetes tackle burnout, find motivation, and learn how to deal with difficult emotions around diabetes, while providing the tools and skills needed to prevent burnout in the future. Available exclusively at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/) in-app and online worldwide.
  • One Drop | Experts: Advanced Carb Counting is an 8-week diabetes education and coaching program designed to help people with diabetes master the fundamentals of carb counting, navigate difficult situations (eating out, holidays, special occasions, etc.), and learn the skills needed for long-term success. Available exclusively at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/) in-app and online worldwide.

All One Drop | Experts programs are delivered entirely via One Drop | Mobile through an in-app chat interface. Each One Drop | Experts participant has his/her own dedicated “Expert” (Certified Diabetes Educator) available 24/7 for guidance, support, and anytime care. Participants can communicate with their Experts any time; all data recorded in the app is available to Experts in real-time, allowing them to provide relevant behavioral guidance in the moments when people need it most — no appointments necessary. The above-mentioned specialized programs are available worldwide as a one-time purchase starting at $39.95. The original subscription programs — One Drop | Experts: On Track and One Drop | Experts: On Call — are also available worldwide as standalone subscriptions starting at $11 per month.

Secondly, One Drop officially announced this week that Nicole Johnson DrPH, MPH, MA has joined the One Drop | Experts Advisory Board. Ms. Johnson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a college student in 1993, and her work moved to the national stage when she was named Miss America 1999. She has remained a dedicated diabetes advocate since her diagnosis and has been recognized for her work in diabetes around the world.

The One Drop | Experts Advisory Board is composed of healthcare professionals and clinical researchers, as well as people living with diabetes, who provide guidance, feedback and advice on the One Drop | Experts program to help ensure program content reflects the latest research findings, as well as best practices in treatment and education. The Advisory Board is consistently focused on the One Drop user experience, ensuring that users can collect health data in a comprehensive, easy-to-understand form, and use that data to inform their diabetes management. Ms. Johnson adds her expertise to a highly-accomplished Board including David Marrero PhD, Martha M. Funnell MS, RN, CDE, FAADE, Carla Miller PhD, Heather Gabel, and Doug Warren.

NEW OUTCOMES DATA

At this year’s American Diabetes Association® 77th Scientific Sessions, One Drop will announce the results of several clinical studies demonstrating the effectiveness of One Drop’s digital diabetes management platform. Details of the three accepted abstracts are presented below:

  • “Impact of a Diabetes Mobile App with In‐App Coaching on Glycemic Control”
    • Session: Sunday, June 11, 12p-1p (63‐LB in category 08 Diabetes Education)
    • Objective: We evaluated a diabetes mobile app with in-app coaching by a CDE (One Drop | Mobile and One Drop | Experts, Informed Data Systems, Inc., New York, NY) on the glycemic control of people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
  • “The Accuracy of Self‐ Reported A1C among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes”
    • Session: Monday, June 21, 12p-1p (721‐P in category 08 Diabetes Education)
    • Objective: We assessed the accuracy of self-­reported A1c among people with T2D and what individual characteristics were associated with that accuracy.
  • “The One Drop Mobile App with In-App Coaching Improves Blood Glucose and Self-Care”
    • Session: Monday, June 21, 12p-1p (885-P in category 11 Psychosocial, Behavioral Medicine)
    • Objective: We assessed the effects of the One Drop | Mobile app with in-app coaching (One Drop | Experts) on the blood glucose and self-care of people with type 2 diabetes and A1c ≥ 7.5%.

One Drop previously reported preliminary findings from the aforementioned studies, demonstrating that after only four weeks, people with diabetes using both One Drop | Mobile and One Drop | Experts:

  • Reduced average blood glucose from 185 mg/dL (A1c 8.1%) to 158 mg/dL (A1c 7.1%);
  • Reduced average percentage of high blood glucose readings from 19% to 4%;
  • Nearly doubled the number of in-range blood glucose readings; and
  • Consistently tracked food and blood glucose over time.

ABOUT ONE DROP

One Drop (Informed Data Systems Inc.) is a digital health company harnessing the power of mobile computing and data science to bring evidence-based, clinically effective, affordable, accessible diabetes care to everyone with diabetes and a smartphone. To date, One Drop users have contributed over 350,000,000 health data points, which power One Drop’s machine learning algorithms and data science efforts, delivering real-time insights that drive behavior change, cost savings, and better health outcomes.

One Drop’s current offerings include:

  • One Drop | Chrome: One Drop’s FDA Approved, CE Certified Bluetooth wireless blood glucose monitoring designed to not only meet the highest standards of clinical accuracy, but also wirelessly transmit blood glucose data directly to the cloud via the One Drop | Mobile app for iOS and Android.
  • One Drop | Plus: One Drop’s subscription offerings, providing 50 to 100 blood glucose test strips per month for One Drop | Chrome PLUS unlimited coaching via One Drop | Experts for as low as $13 per month.
  • One Drop | Premium: One Drop’s unlimited subscription offering, providing unlimited blood glucose test strips for One Drop | Chrome and unlimited coaching via One Drop | Experts for as low as $33 per month.
  • One Drop | Experts: One Drop moves diabetes education out of the clinic and into the lives of people with diabetes. Each One Drop | Experts subscriber has his/her own dedicated “Expert” (Certified Diabetes Educator) available 24/7 for guidance, support, and anytime care. Experts deliver personalized digital therapeutics programs, including ADA-recognized diabetes education, to help people with diabetes define and achieve their health management goals. Subscribers can communicate with their Experts anytime via in-app chat; all data recorded in the app is available to Experts in real-time, allowing them to provide relevant behavioral guidance in the moments when subscribers need it most — no appointments necessary. One Drop | Experts is available as a standalone subscription for as low as $11 per month.
  • One Drop | Mobile: One Drop’s free, award-winning, cloud-based diabetes management solution delivered entirely via mobile app on iOS and Android. One Drop | Mobile provides real-time and historical blood glucose data and analytics to subscribers and their healthcare providers, allowing both to see relationships between specific health behaviors and health outcomes. One Drop | Mobile also includes a fully-featured Apple WatchOS app for logging and analyzing diabetes data on the go. One Drop | Mobile is the only diabetes management platform that offers comprehensive self-care, peer-support, and expert support all in one place.
  • One Drop | Professional: One Drop’s HIPPA compliant enterprise solution, for insurers, health care provider networks, self-insured employers, pharma, and device manufacturers that want to dramatically improve the outcomes for their patients, lower, the cost of caring for people with diabetes and drive toward outcomes based solutions. One Drop | Professional delivers real-time data, real time messaging, custom branding, custom news and information, custom educational support, and offers the most affordable, most effective, turnkey solution in market and powers some of the world’s largest health insurers.

One Drop | Chrome is sold exclusively by One Drop (iOS, Android, and http://onedrop.today/), Amazon (http://www.amazon.com), and Apple (http://store.apple.com). One Drop’s consumer subscription services are available for purchase in-app (iOS and Android) and at http://onedrop.today. The One Drop | Mobile solution is available for free download worldwide (iOS and Android). For more information, contact [email protected].

*The American Diabetes Association recognizes this education service as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.

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