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February 15, 2013

Reports: Study finds salt reduction would reduce cardiovascular-related deaths

A new study indicates that the United States could prevent up to half a million deaths during the next 10 years by reducing salt intake, according to published reports.

June 15, 2012

CRN cites HHS and FDA recommendations in defending virtue of vitamin D, calcium

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Thursday issued a response to a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force draft recommendation around the ineffectiveness of vitamin D and calcium to prevent cancer or fractures.

May 16, 2012

National Consumers League to FDA: NuVal can mislead consumers

A consumer group is urging the Food and Drug Administration to review a proprietary point-of-purchase nutrition rating system that it said is "inconsistent with FDA guidance statements and enforcement correspondence, federal nutrition programs and recommendations from the Institute of Medicine."

February 7, 2012

Walmart calls out healthy foods with 'Great For You' icon

In an effort to assure customers that private-label products are meeting the proper nutrition criteria, Walmart announced it is implementing a transparent initiative called "Great For You," an icon that calls out healthy foods sold in Walmart stores.

September 29, 2011

APhA encourages patients to talk to pharmacists about pain, pain drugs

The American Pharmacists Association is marking Pain Awareness Month by encouraging patients to talk with their pharmacists about pain and pain medications they're taking.

August 1, 2011

Affordable Care Act ensures women receive preventive services at no additional cost

New guidelines that will ensure women receive preventive health services at no additional cost were announced Monday by the Department of Health and Human Services.

November 30, 2010

Caltrate Soft Chews hit retail

On the same day that the Institute of Medicine increased the daily recommended intake of vitamin D to maintain bone health, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Tuesday announced the launch of Caltrate Soft Chews, which incorporate the higher daily recommended vitamin D goals.

November 10, 2010

IOM report highlights pharmacy's role in 2009 H1N1 vaccination campaign

A new report from the Institute of Medicine applauded pharmacy's role in the public health...

November 4, 2010

U.S. healthcare system should look to VA as baby boomers turn to Medicare

That Medicare doesn’t universally cover the use of retail clinics — and even create a...

September 12, 2010

Rewarding health care’s unsung heroes

Nurse practitioners are critical players in today’s healthcare system, and all too often these professionals...

August 2, 2010

Nearly 500 practitioners gather for third annual Retail Clinician Education Congress

The third annual Retail Clinician Education Congress kicked off here Monday, attracting nearly 500 nurse...