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When millions of Americans resumed paying their student loans in October 2023 after the more than three-year pandemic payment pause, they were given a year-long “on-ramp” period. During that time, missed payments didn’t impact borrowers’ credit.

What do you think of when you think about a job in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)? Beakers, lab experiments and equations on whiteboards probably come to mind.

A lot of things we commonly hear about diabetes may be based on misconceptions or stereotypes.

As a competitive powerlifter, Nathan Zenero has a unique talent for lifting heavy things. He’s also taken on more than a few challenges in his life, including sports injuries and thyroid cancer.

'One cupcake won't kill you,' 'I'm going to get diabetes just looking at that,' 'That person doesn't look like they have diabetes.' New survey results and a film released today by Abbott highlight how everyday comments like these may affect people living with diabetes.

Partnership will support the goal of Boston Athletic Association being an industry leader in sustainability

The Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition surveyed more than 100 of the world’s experts in virology, epidemiology and infectious diseases to bring their latest thinking forward.

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) is partnering with the Big Ten Conference and its 18-member university athletic departments to boost the U.S. blood supply through a blood donation competition.

To help affected families and communities, Abbott and Abbott Fund are working with our longstanding disaster relief partner organizations, including Feeding America, Direct Relief, Americares and World Central Kitchen, to deliver aid where it’s needed most.

Abbott's 2023 Global Sustainability Report tracks progress towards the global healthcare company’s 2030 Sustainability Plan goals to deliver strong sustainability performance across its operations.

Our biggest goals are unlikely to come easy. That means late nights and early mornings — with loads of dedication in-between. But even with plenty of hustle in store, there are also savvy ways to tackle some of the biggest challenges ahead.

“My mom had diabetes for the longest time. I didn’t know,” Harry Ma begins.

No one person, one group or one approach stands a chance against diabetes, a disease that threatens to sap the "quality" out of "quality of life" for hundreds of millions of people around the world.

The global healthcare company Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) have joined together to increase access to healthy foods and improve health through the Innovation Incubator initiative.

Real Madrid will visit the U.S. for a summer tour that will combine action on the pitch with action on nutrition education.

Abbott and Feeding America provide nutrition disaster relief packs to local food banks in areas at risk of hurricanes, including Florida, Louisiana, Puerto Rico and Texas.

From our priority of innovating for greater access in health, to protecting a healthy environment, to building the diverse, innovative workforce of tomorrow, our 2023 Global Sustainability Report highlights progress toward our goal of improving the lives of 3 billion people .

More and more people, whether they’re weekend warriors or people living with diabetes, are coming to understand the impact that glucose has on their mood, sleep and health.

The collaboration is the largest National HIV Testing Day event in the Nation

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for two new over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems – Lingo™ and Libre Rio™

Just a week before the pro football draft, Abbott held a high-profile draft day experience for our HeartMates program.

Here is our “In and Out” list that can help guide what you do to lower your risk for heart disease if you or a loved one have diabetes.

Abbott, Real Madrid and the Real Madrid Foundation announced the extension of their partnership through Real Madrid's 2026-27 season.

Results from the pilot study reveal that mixed reality "is an innovative technology that holds promise to increase donor engagement, satisfaction, and retention," researchers said.

Debora Magembe didn't know what to do. Heavy rains blocked roads from her home in Bantu village in Tanzania to the city of Tanga. While she would have been fine to stay home any other night, her baby had other plans.

Abbott (NYSE: ABT), a global leader in science-based nutrition, announced today the launch of its new PROTALITY™ brand.

“Olive oil is my favorite oil,” nutrition educator Alex Marapao says, her words wafting out along with the smell of herbs and greens sizzling in a pan.

Abbott earns top overall industry score for 11 years, leads in health access on global sustainability benchmark DJSI.

Mercy Ships proudly joined “Give Miami Day” on November 16, 2023, to amplify the spirit of philanthropy exhibited by the incredible South Florida community. Representatives from the hospital ship charity shared inspirational stories of patients and caregivers at the first annual signature event in the U.S., “A Transformational Journey.” They also expressed gratitude for the generous Miami business executives and philanthropists who came together to support and celebrate in the mission of hope an

Today Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Roofing, held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark construction toward a new, state-of-the-art roofing manufacturing and distribution center in Bryan, Texas. This multi-year project reaffirms Saint-Gobain’s position as the leader in light and sustainable construction, allowing the company to better serve its customers with quality roofing products in the southern United States.This press release features multimedia. View the f

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Abbott to lead the sustainable agriculture company through global growth as it transforms agriculture with its patented crop nutrition innovations and upends the $190B nitrogen market1Company crosses the $100 million revenue threshold, with more than 60% year-over-year growth and fourth consecutive year of revenue and acreage gains.New facilities across the Midwest will double manufacturing capacity to meet soaring demand.Co-founder and current CEO Karsten Temme to become Chief Innovation Officer.A truly breakthrough innovation in agriculture and one of the industry’s most promising climate solutions, Pivot Bio’s crop nutrition technology harnesses nature to solve agriculture’s biggest challenge: delivering nitrogen to plants to feed a growing population without the negative impacts of synthetic fertilizer. 

Largest HIV testing event in the United States increases access and supports a more coordinated, re-energized response to HIV

Largest Coordinated HIV Testing Event in the Nation

Executive coach and former Chief Diversity Officer of Anthem, Inc. brings experience in building organizations and products grounded in diversity, equity and inclusion.

MolinaCares also distributes food at Austin event hosted by Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott

Firm investing $10 million to prepare Texans for the future of work, bringing total investment in Texas’ workforce to more than $25 million over the last five years

Successful demonstration paves way for new product range, Marlex® Anew™ Circular Polyethylene

Funds to be applied to studies in biological science, nursing and design

Today, the iBIO Institute EDUCATE Center kicked off its third annual STEMgirls Summer Camp hosted at Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School in Waukegan. This week-long learning experience provides 125 young girls (grades 3-8) with opportunities to learn more about careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through challenging and fun hands-on activities. Campers will take part in a wide range of activities throughout the wee

Gladney Center for Adoption is an Official Charity Partner of the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon. The race will take place on November 5, 2017.

MetLife Foundation Announces $250,000 Contribution to the American Red Cross and Employee Match Program

Our thoughts are w/our friends & neighbors impacted by devastating floods & R providing support for impacted #Texans