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October 26, 2012
FDA approves Teva's Synribo for blood and bone marrow cancer

The Food and Drug Administration has approved what it called the second new drug in two months for a form of leukemia, the agency said Friday.

October 26, 2012
Supervalu banners partner locally with Iams Home 4 the Holidays to raise pet adoption awareness

A number of Supervalu banners on Friday announced that select locations will host Iams Home 4 the Holidays initiative on Nov. 2 and 3. As part of the events, neighborhood shelters will introduce shoppers to deserving puppies, kittens, dogs and cats that are up for adoption.

October 25, 2012
CDC recommends Tdap for pregnant women

A panel at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that pregnant women get vaccinated for whooping cough, the CDC said.

October 23, 2012
Sam's Club's Simply Right brand donates $500K to vitamin program for the needy

Sam's Club, via its Simply Right wellness brand, has donated $500,000 to Vitamin Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing availability, access and use of micronutrients among at-risk populations in need.

October 19, 2012
Study: Regular blood glucose monitoring increases medication adherence

Blood glucose monitoring is associated with reduced A1C levels and greater adherence to medication in Type 2 diabetes patients who do not take insulin, according to a study published in the September issue of Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.

October 18, 2012
CDC study finds drops in cholesterol levels since 1988

An uptick in the use of cholesterol drugs since the late 1980s and changes in Americans' diets may account for a fall in cholesterol levels, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

October 17, 2012
Study: Out of 20 hand sanitizer brands, Purell only one to deliver on FDA monograph

Gojo Industries on Wednesday announced the results of a series of independent lab studies testing the ability of instant hand sanitizers to meet Food and Drug Administration Healthcare Personnel Handwash germ kill requirements at various dosage levels.

October 16, 2012
Cepacol Sensations ready to soothe this cough-cold season

Reckitt Benckiser this fall launched Cepacol Sensations, pictured here in a CVS, for those consumers looking for sensational relief to help soothe their sore throat irritation.

October 15, 2012
New recommendations out for pneumococcal vaccine in high-risk adults

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has updated its recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine in high-risk adults.

October 12, 2012
Foods in prominent supermarket locations feed unhealthy choices, researchers say

An article recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine examines the role that impulse marketing and customer psychology in supermarkets contributes to obesity and related health problems.

October 12, 2012
Nipro Diagnostics garners Consumer Reports recommendation for the second consecutive year

Nipro Diagnostics' TRUEresult Blood Glucose Meter for the second consecutive year received a “recommended“ rating from Consumer Reports as part of the publication's review of blood glucose meters in its October issue.

October 11, 2012
Vitamin Shoppe to host 'Share the Health Expo' at each of its stores

Vitamin Shoppe will be hosting a "Share the Health Expo" at store locations Oct. 13, the specialty channel retailer announced earlier this week.

October 9, 2012
Meijer partners with PrescribeWellness in flu shot campaign

A group pushing to increase the number of people vaccinated against influenza has a deal with a Midwestern retailer to encourage vaccination in the region.

October 9, 2012
Retailers, suppliers address diabetes at community level

Diabetes is one of the country’s most serious public health crises, and it will likely remain so for some time. According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million Americans now have the disease, with another 79 million at risk, and most of those with the disease have Type 2 diabetes — the kind that results from lifestyle choices.


October 9, 2012
Shoppers Drug Mart to offer flu vaccinations in Ontario

In light of a decision by the Ontario government to expand the scope of practice for pharmacists to include administering flu shots, Shoppers Drug Mart has announced that it will offer vaccination clinics in more than 750 stores in Ontario and across Canada.

October 8, 2012
Buddy Fruits launches fruit gel pouch

Buddy Fruits has launched what it calls the first 100% fruit gel pouch to hit the market.

October 5, 2012
Study: Hypercholesterolemia patients adherent to medication regimen may be healthier, but at a price

Patients with high cholesterol who take statins may be healthier than those who do not, but their overall healthcare costs may be slightly higher than their counterparts, according to a new study.

October 4, 2012
Digestive Aids

The September/October 2012 Digestive Aids Ingredient Guide breaks down the indication, ingredients, purpose and dosage of Tums, Di-Gel, Zantac, Pepcid AC, Prilosec OTC, Prevacid 24HR, Dulcolax, Senokot and Pepto-Bismol.

October 4, 2012
Gillette promotes Odor Shield antiperspirant/deodorant via 'My City is My Gym' campaign

Procter & Gamble’s men’s grooming brand Gillette has announced the launch of its “My City is My Gym” campaign, which encourages men to take their exercise routines outdoors and put Gillette’s Odor Shield antiperspirant/deodorant to the test.

October 4, 2012
More than 60% never immunized against whooping cough, Walgreens study finds

While most adults in the United States believe immunizations are important, consumer sentiment doesn't always drive behavior, according to a new survey by Walgreens.

October 3, 2012
Sagent launches drug for apnea of prematurity in infants

Sagent Pharmaceuticals has launched a drug used to treat apnea of prematurity in infants, the drug maker said Wednesday.

October 3, 2012
Vichy Laboratoires launches three new skin care products in October

Vichy Laboratoires has announced three new launches for October: Normaderm Total Mat, ProEven All-in-One Flawless Mineral BB Cream and ProEven Daily Eye Corrector.

October 2, 2012
P&G expands Pantene portfolio with new Expert Collection hair care lines

Procter & Gamble has introduced its Pantene Expert Collection, which addresses the needs of both aging hair and extreme hair damage.

October 1, 2012
SunTech Medical introduces new reusable, one-piece blood-pressure cuffs for clinical settings

SunTech Medical on Monday announced the launch of a new line of reusable cuffs for blood-pressure monitoring in a clinical setting.

September 28, 2012
Bayer hires Wendy Diamond for cat health campaign

Bayer HealthCare has signed a deal with a pet expert in a campaign focused on cat health, the company said Friday.

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