Health & Wellness

04/22/2013 - 2:54pm

Nutrisystem launches weight-loss kits at Walmart stores

Nutrisystem has launched its 5-Day Nutrisystem Jumpstart Your Weight Loss Kit at nearly 2,000 Walmart stores, the company said.

04/22/2013 - 2:31pm

Cough, cold medicines often given to children younger than 4, poll finds

Many parents give young children medicines for cough and cold that they shouldn't use, according to a new poll by the University of Michigan.

04/22/2013 - 1:29pm

Target customers frequently turn to pharmacists for allergy advice, survey finds

More than half of allergy sufferers seek advice from pharmacists and doctors, a new survey by Target has found.

04/19/2013 - 1:23pm

Panel advocates letting Canadian pharmacists prescribe some drugs

A new action plan and panel discussion aim to improve Canada's healthcare system and save $8.5 billion to $11 billion over three years at various levels of government.

04/19/2013 - 12:10pm

Meal Measure looks to curb oversize portions

A new product from Apothecary Products that has been featured on "The Dr. Oz Show" and "The Today Show" is hoping to remove the guesswork of proper food portions when cooking a meal at home.

04/19/2013 - 11:59am

Tradition, heritage drive Hispanics' protein consumption habits, study finds

Hispanics often tick to their own traditions when it comes to selecting protein-rich foods, according to a new study.

04/19/2013 - 10:49am

Heartworm risk in pets increases with warmer weather, veterinary group warns

A veterinary group in Texas is urging pet owners to protect their cats and dogs from heartworms.

04/19/2013 - 9:21am

CHPA's Stop Medicine Abuse campaign named honoree for the 17th Annual Webby Awards

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Stop Medicine Abuse campaign was selected as an official honoree in the 17th Annual Webby Awards in the Family/Parenting category, the over-the-counter association announced.

04/18/2013 - 4:54pm

Physician-authored article sees 'freeing' nurses as one answer to healthcare crisis

“It’s time to unlock the gates to the primary care club” and allow nurse practitioners to practice to the full extent of their education and training. That was a key message of a physician-authored article in Slate magazine.

04/18/2013 - 2:33pm

Nearly one-third of women don't fill new osteoporosis prescriptions, study finds

A new study by Kaiser Permanente finds that a large percentage of women with osteoporosis fail to pick up new prescriptions for the condition.