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06/07/2013 - 10:56am
Study measures efficacy of lice remedies

Head lice have long been the scourge of schoolchildren and their families. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 6 million to 12 million lice infestations occur each year among children ages 3 to 11 years.

06/07/2013 - 10:19am
CRN defends herbal ingredient Ginkgo biloba

The Council for Responsible Nutrition strongly criticized the Center for Science in the Public Interest earlier this week as that organization petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to prohibit the sale of Ginkgo biloba.

06/07/2013 - 9:53am
PacificHealth Laboratories fields 'all-natural' energy shot with Body Glove Surge

PacificHealth Laboratories recently announced the launch of Body Glove Surge, an energy shot billed as "all natural."

06/06/2013 - 1:35pm
Giant-Carlisle launches prescription-savings card

Supermarket operator Ahold USA has completed rolling out prescription-savings cards at the chains it operates with the introduction of the cards in Giant Food Stores.

06/06/2013 - 1:19pm
Vermont state No. 27 to employ NPLEx in the fight against PSE diversion

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Thursday applauded the Vermont legislature and Gov. Peter Shumlin for their passage of House Bill 522, which makes Vermont the 27th state to adopt the pseudoephedrine-tracking system known as the National Precursor Log Exchange.

06/06/2013 - 12:23pm
Gold Bond introduces powder spray

Gold Bond Powder announced the company is releasing its classic powder formula in an easy-to-use spray.

06/06/2013 - 11:43am
Study: Aspirin may be effective for reducing cancer deaths

Recent data suggests that aspirin may be effective for reducing cancer deaths in addition to preventing heart attacks, raising the question whether the combined health benefits outweigh the risks of gastrointestinal bleeding and stroke for middle-aged men, researchers announced Wednesday.

06/06/2013 - 11:32am
Study: Fish oil supplements may protect heart in stressful situations

Fish oil supplements may protect the heart in stressful situations, according to a study published in the May edition of the American Journal of Physiology – Regulatory, Integrative, and Comparative Physiology.

06/06/2013 - 10:53am
Gamification and Type 1 diabetes management? There's now an app for that

MySugr Companion, one of Europe's leading and award-winning diabetes apps for iPhone, is now available for download in the U.S. App Store, the app developer announced.

06/05/2013 - 11:21am
Survey finds widespread ignorance about triglycerides' role in cardiovascular health

Most Americans have little understanding of the importance of managing fats known as triglycerides to maintain cardiovascular health, according to a new survey.

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