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April 11, 2013
Pharmavite: SoyJoy earns gluten-free certification from Gluten-Free Certification Organization

Pharmavite on Wednesday announced receipt of the brand's official gluten-free certification across its SoyJoy line from the Gluten-Free Certification Organization.

April 11, 2013
Unilever unveils humor campaign in support of its SlimFast brand

Unilever on Thursday announced a new branding campaign behind SlimFast called "Get What You Really Want."

April 11, 2013
Walgreens partners with Shine America on original 'Biggest Loser' webisodes

Walgreens and NBC’s hit weight-loss competition series "The Biggest Loser" joined forces to launch a new web series that follows former contestant Filipe Fa's journey to lose weight and keep it off once and for all.

April 10, 2013
Chattem launches Cortizone 10 Poison Ivy Relief Pads featuring trademarked Snapplicator

Chattem introduced Cortizone 10 Poison Ivy Relief Pads featuring a new anti-itch format trademarked the Snapplicator.

April 10, 2013
Nordic Naturals launches Nordic CoQ10 Ubiquinol

Nordic Naturals launched Nordic CoQ10 Ubiquinol, formulated with 100 mg of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10) ubiquinol in a soft gel delivery format.

April 10, 2013
Report: Don't entrust healthcare savings to patients older than 40

Those older than 40 years may be making a negative impact on the future of the U.S. economy with the way they eat, live and keep track of their health, according to a white paper released Wednesday by the MetLife Mature Market Institute and co-authored by the Center for Healthy Aging.

April 9, 2013
Advanced Vision Research names new VP professional relations

Advanced Vision Research named Diane Houtman VP professional relations.

April 9, 2013
Astroglide launches lubricant for sensitive skin

Astroglide announced the launch of its new Astroglide Sensitive Skin Gel, a thicker personal lubricant formulated without common ingredients known to irritate sensitive skin.

April 9, 2013
Cosmederm Bioscience claims superior anti-itch efficacy for TriCalm

Cosmederm Bioscience announced that a study recently published in the journal Acta Dermato-Venereologica has established its TriCalm anti-itch product has greater anti-itch efficacy as compared with products containing hydrocortisone or diphenhydramine.

April 9, 2013
i-Health launches Culturelle in adult-strength chewable format

i-Health released an adult-strength chewable version of their probiotic brand — Culturelle Digestive Health Probiotic Chewables.

April 9, 2013
P&G launches Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test

Procter & Gamble launched Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test, the only ovulation test that can identify a woman’s four best days to get pregnant, two more days than any other test on the market, according to the company.

April 9, 2013
Sierra Research Labs issues third license to amino acid compound amid increased demand

The developer of an amino acid compound is issuing a new license for the product.

April 8, 2013
COTY, GNC among finalists for Virgo's inaugural Insights Awards

Virgo announced the finalists of its inaugural Insights Awards, to be awarded May 1 at the SupplySide MarketPlace opening presentation at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

April 8, 2013
CRN issues marketing guidelines for caffeine-containing dietary supplement products

The Council for Responsible Nutrition issued recommended guidelines for caffeine-containing dietary supplement products, expanding its self-regulatory initiatives that encourage best practices within the supplement industry.

April 8, 2013
CRN signs six new members, including Reckitt Benckiser

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Monday named six new members, including Aurora Algae, Nature’s Sources, Reckitt Benckiser, Sirio Pharma, Watson and international member JJ Health.

April 8, 2013
GNC directly engages pro-active consumer base through branding campaign contest

GNC last week launched a nationwide campaign for customers to enter their own personal health-and-wellness success stories in the "Me on GNC" photo and video contest.

April 5, 2013
Advil Relief in Action to support both Habitat for Humanity and Wounded Warrior Project

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare on Thursday launched its Advil Relief in Action campaign in support of both Habitat for Humanity and Wounded Warrior Project.

April 5, 2013
Boehringer-Ingelheim helps sponsor Walgreens team for St. Louis colon cancer run

Boehringer-Ingelheim helped sponsor Team Walgreens/Team Tori to a tune greater than $1,000 for colon cancer research at the 2013 St. Louis Undy 5000, a family-friendly 5K run/walk created by the Colon Cancer Alliance. BI is a regular sponsor of Undy 5000 events under its Dulcolax brand.

April 5, 2013
District Court orders FDA to lift prescription restriction of Plan B One-Step for underage women

The Food and Drug Administration has 30 days to approve over-the-counter availability of the emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step to women of all ages, according to a decision issued by Judge Edward Korman of the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York.

April 5, 2013
Medical community commends court ruling to make Plan B One-Step available as OTC to women under 17

The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine Friday morning commended a U.S. District Court ruling that expands over-the-counter access of Plan B One-Step to women under the age of 17.

April 5, 2013
Merz introduces new Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy packaging

Merz on Friday announced the introduction of new packaging for its Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy that "addresses major retail challenges."

April 5, 2013
NAD recommends Matrixx discontinue preventive claims for Zicam cold remedies

The National Advertising Division on Friday recommended that Matrixx Initiatives discontinue advertising claims that suggest its homeopathic Zicam Cold Remedy products prevent users from catching a cold.

April 5, 2013
NIH funds drug-herb interaction research at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy

The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy on Wednesday announced that it is the recipient of a five-year, $2.1 million grant to train graduate and postdoctoral students in natural product drugs and dietary supplements.

April 3, 2013
Basketball All-Star Lisa Leslie joins Chattem on 'Allegra Outdoor Challenge'

Basketball All-Star Lisa Leslie and Chattem created the "Allegra Outdoor Challenge," a series of workout tips to help inspire people to stay active outdoors during spring allergy season.

April 3, 2013
Birchwood Laboratories launches B-Sure Absorbent Pads

Birchwood Laboratories on Wednesday launched B-Sure Absorbent Pads, a thin and highly absorbent alternative to diaper-like undergarments that provide a discreet solution to light fecal incontinence associated with childbirth.

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