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Breaking: We are announcing our intention to separate our global Nutrition business into an independent, publicly traded company. The new company will be a global leader in the fast-growing healthy nutrition market with a portfolio of iconic, category-leading brands. Learn more: https://abbo.tt/4jyUiVq

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, yet blood shortages remain a persistent challenge. With donations from younger generations declining, raising awareness and encouraging new donors is more important than ever. Many of us will either need blood ourselves or know someone who does. In our latest newsletter, we explore the ongoing need for blood donations and how the We Give Blood competition is helping inspire the next generation of donors.

🩸 Quick quiz: From emergency rooms to cancer treatment centers, donated blood helps save lives every day. But before a donation can help a patient, it must be screened for infectious diseases. Let’s test your knowledge: What percentage of the world's blood supply is screened using Abbott’s health technology? Tell us your guess below, and find the answer here: https://abbo.tt/4rP24wd.

Want to make an impact? One blood donation can help save up to three lives. Join former USC quarterback Matt Leinart and thousands of donors making a difference through the We Give Blood competition. Sign up to give blood, save lives, and back your Big Ten team at bigten.org/abbott.

How many supplements are you stacking? Muscle health matters at every age, and it’s not just for athletes. "People are thinking about muscle health differently. Supporting muscle health doesn’t need to be complicated or require juggling multiple supplements. We know shake fatigue is real," said Bridget Cassady, PhD, RDN, LD, dietitian with Abbott. Meet Abbott's new Ensure Max Protein 3-in-1 Muscle Support. Whether you are pursuing strength or endurance goals, it helps to simplify your routine by having protein, creatine and HMB together in one supplement. Get the scoop at https://abbo.tt/4y5B652.

Did you know hospital admissions for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) have increased over 55% during the past decade?⁴ Most people living with diabetes don’t have a blood ketone meter at home² and early signs of rising ketones are often mistaken for common infections, resulting in delayed treatment.⁵ʼ⁶ʼ⁷ That’s where the world’s first dual glucose-ketone sensing technology³ steps in. Libre Duo 10 Day system provides a more complete picture with glucose and ketone data to help people make informed decisions from real-time information. Learn more about our two-in-one biowearable: https://abbo.tt/4rZ35lL

Your blood type plays an important role in saving lives. We’re breaking down which blood types are compatible so you can see how every donation makes a difference. 🩸 Not sure of your blood type? Sign up to donate at bigten.org/abbott and find out after your donation.

"A blood donation is so much more than a bag of blood. It is time, strength and possibility. And for someone in the middle of the fight for their life, it is hope.” As a leukemia survivor, actress Ashley Park knows firsthand the difference blood donors can make. During treatment, she relied on both blood and platelet transfusions from people she’d never met, who helped save her life and became a part of her story. Now, the University of Michigan alum is calling on the Big Ten community to step up and make the same difference for others. Read Ashley’s story and see how you can help save lives: https://abbo.tt/47uA47P

Up to 60 million Americans are due for recommended colorectal cancer screening. The SimpleScreen™ CRC blood test provides another option for adults who otherwise may remain unscreened. Read more: https://abbo.tt/4AFUYON