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A Simple Nutrition Care Program Improves Health and Quality of Life Among Aging Adults At-Risk of Malnutrition, New Study Shows

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A Simple Nutrition Care Program Improves Health and Quality of Life Among Aging Adults At-Risk of Malnutrition, New Study Shows

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(Nov 2 2022) | (3 min) | (PDF) | (125 KB)

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The first-of-its-kind study from Abbott, and Colombia’s Javeriana University and San Ignacio Hospital demonstrates that a simple nutrition care program is associated with improved nutritional status and other health benefits.

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New Guidance Highlights the Importance of Nutrition to Support People Living with Diabetes and Foot Ulcers

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New Guidance Highlights the Importance of Nutrition to Support People Living...

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(Feb 9 2022) | (3 min) | (PDF) | (88 KB)

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A multidisciplinary team of medical professionals developed guidance for healthcare professionals outlining the importance of nutrition therapy to support wound healing for foot ulcers

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Abbott Launches Similac 360 Total Care with Exclusive Blend of Five HMO Prebiotics and Designed to Support the Immune System, Digestive Health and Brain Development

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Abbott Launches Similac® 360 Total Care® with Exclusive Blend of Five HMO...

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(Nov 16 2021) | (3 min) | (PDF) | (80 KB)

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Abbott Launches Similac® 360 Total Care® is the first and only infant formula with a blend of five different human milk oligosaccharides1 (HMOs) across the three categories of HMOs in breast milk2, the closest prebiotic blend to that of breast milk and previously only available to infants who are breastfed

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Abbott and Real Madrid Team Up to Support the Health and Nutrition of Children Globally

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Abbott and Real Madrid Team Up to Support the Health and Nutrition of Children Globally

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(Oct 18 2021) | (5 min) | (PDF) | (69 KB)

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Abbott becomes Health Sciences and Nutrition Partner of Real Madrid Football Club and Global Partner of the Real Madrid Foundation.

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Abbott Commits to Reducing Malnutrition Globally with Launch of Abbott Center for Malnutrition Solutions

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Abbott Commits to Reducing Malnutrition Globally with Launch of Abbott Center ... 

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(Sep 30 2021) | (5 min) | (PDF) | (105 KB)

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Abbott announced today the creation of the Abbott Center for Malnutrition Solutions, an innovation hub focused on reducing malnutrition around the world.

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Jason Sudeikis Joins Abbott, Real Madrid at New York Stock Exchange to Support Children's Health

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Jason Sudeikis Joins Abbott, Real Madrid at New York Stock Exchange to Support...

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(Oct 18 2021) | (3 min) | (PDF) | (53 KB)

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Jason Sudeikis, award-winning writer, producer, actor and star of Ted Lasso, is joining Abbott and Real Madrid at an event outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today.

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Abbott Refreshes Mealtime for People with Feeding Tubes; Launches Harvest™ Products, Made with Organic Fruits and Vegetables

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Abbott Refreshes Mealtime for People with Feeding Tubes; Launches Harvest™ Products, Made with Organic Fruits and Vegetables

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(Sep 22 2021) | (5 min) | (PDF) | (91 KB)

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Addressing a growing demand for enteral nutrition made from nourishing food blends, Abbott is bringing plant-based protein and organic food ingredients to people who rely on feeding tubes with the relaunch of its PediaSure Harvest and the launch of Ensure Harvest products.

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Half of Americans Living with Diabetes May be Consuming Less Than the Recommended Amount of Protein, which is Associated with Greater Physical Limitations

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Half of Americans Living with Diabetes May be Consuming Less Than the Recommended Amount of Protein, which is Associated with Greater Physical Limitations

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(Jul 29 2021) | (5 min) | (PDF) | (51 KB)

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A new study conducted by The Ohio State University and Abbott showed that half of the adults surveyed living with diabetes did not consume the daily recommended intake of protein, which is associated with lower diet quality, increased carbohydrate intake, and greater physical limitations.

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People Who Exercise Intensely Could Improve Recovery by Adjusting Their Hydration Habits

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People Who Exercise Intensely Could Improve Recovery by Adjusting Their Hydration Habits

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(Jun 24 2021) | (5 min) | (PDF) | (51 KB)

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A new Harris Poll survey finds the majority of adults in the U.S. who exercise intensely understand the importance of maintaining hydration throughout a workout (93%) and that hydration is important for muscle recovery (89%), yet many have misconceptions about the type of hydration that may impact their ability to perform and recover optimally.

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Study: 80% of Singapore Elderly at Risk of Malnutrition Have Low Muscle Mass, but Nutrition Intervention Can Improve Physical Function and Health

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Study: 80% of Singapore Elderly at Risk of Malnutrition Have Low Muscle Mass, but Nutrition Intervention Can Improve Physical Function and Health

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(Jan 15 2021) | (5 min) | (PDF) | (139 KB)

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PHASE TWO OF SHIELD STUDY BY CHANGI GENERAL HOSPITAL, SINGHEALTH POLYCLINICS AND ABBOTT EVALUATES THE EFFECTS OF NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION ON HEALTH OUTCOMES

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Improved Mental and Physical Condition is Directly Linked to Nutrition, Study Shows

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Improved Mental and Physical Condition is Directly Linked to Nutrition, Study Shows

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(Nov 5 2020) | (3 min) | (PDF) | (146 KB)

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Researchers at the University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign, Abbott and, the U.S. Air Force Research Lab announced today the results of a new study that found a direct link between physical fitness, cognitive performance, and optimal nutrition.

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Nutrition Is the Missing Ingredient in Home Health Today, New Study Shows

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Nutrition Is the Missing Ingredient in Home Health Today, New Study Shows

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(Jun 24 2019) | (3 minutes) | (PDF) | (89 KB)

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New research from Advocate Health Care and Abbott found that prioritizing nutrition care* for home health patients at risk for malnutrition had a dramatic impact on helping keep them out of the hospital - resulting in millions of dollars in healthcare cost savings.

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Despite America’s Protein Craze, Adults Are Still Missing the Mark According to New Study

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Despite America’s Protein Craze, Adults Are Still Missing the Mark According to New Study

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(Feb 20 2019) | (3 minutes) | (PDF) | (305 KB)

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Research reveals more than 1 in 3 Americans 50+ aren't meeting the recommended protein intake and it's saying a lot about their diets and health

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Hospital Patients Are Leaving Their Plates Half Full and It’s Putting Their Lives at Risk, Study Shows

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Hospital Patients Are Leaving Their Plates Half Full and It’s Putting Their Lives at Risk, Study Shows

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(Jan 29 2019) | (3 minutes) | (PDF) | (301 KB)

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The largest analysis to date of U.S. hospital malnutrition prevalence confirms 1 in 3 adults are at risk

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New Research Shows Why Nutrition Should Be Back on the Table for Surgical Patients

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New Research Shows Why Nutrition Should Be Back on the Table for Surgical Patients

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(Jun 20 2018) | (3 minutes) | (PDF) | (189 KB)

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Implementing a nutrition care program for malnourished surgical patients showed a nearly 50 percent reduction in readmission rates, according to new data from Advocate Health Care and Abbott

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Major Scientific Breakthrough in Child Nutrition That Improves Immune and Digestive Health

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Major Scientific Breakthrough in Child Nutrition That Improves Immune and Digestive Health

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(Oct 17 2017) | (3 minutes) | (PDF) | (129 KB)

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More than 15 years of research, including 20 clinical and pre-clinical studies, endorse Abbott in the scientific breakthrough of including Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs)* in infant formula.

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New Data Show Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) Improves the Balance of Bacteria in Formula-Fed Babies’ Digestive Systems

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New Data Show Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) Improves the Balance of Bacteria in Formula-Fed Babies’ Digestive Systems

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(May 12 2017) | (3 minutes) | (PDF) | (353 KB)

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Research shows presence of HMO, the third largest component of Breast Milk, increases both good bacteria and metabolic activity beneficial to babies’ health

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Abbott Introduces Science-Based Nutrition Drinks to Help Patients Have a Better Recovery from Surgery

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Abbott Introduces Science-Based Nutrition Drinks to Help Patients Have a Better Recovery from Surgery

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(Apr 26 2017) | (3 minutes) | (PDF) | (514 KB)

 

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More than 48 million surgeries happen in the U.S. eachyear,1 and for many of those patients, food is off the table in the hours prior to their procedure.

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New Study: Babies Fed Infant Formula with 2’-FL Human Milk Oligosaccharide+ Had Immune Response More Like Breastfed Babies.

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New Study: Babies Fed Infant Formula with 2’-FL Human Milk Oligosaccharide+ Had Immune Response More Like Breastfed Babies.

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(Oct 26 2016) | (3 minutes) | (PDF) | (265 KB)

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Levels of five immune markers were nearly identical in breastfed babies and babies fed formula with 2’ – FL Human Milk Oligosaccharide

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