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July 18, 2010
Type 1 diabetic women may not benefit from omega-3 consumption

Women with Type 1 diabetes may not necessarily reduce their risk of heart disease if...

NEW YORK Women with Type 1 diabetes may not necessarily reduce their risk of heart disease if they consume omega-3 fatty acids, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study.

July 18, 2010
Unique retail concept casts health and wellness in 3-D

The closest development that might best capture the spirit behind the new health-and-wellness concept called...

July 15, 2010
Senate passes financial reforms, draws praise from retail industry

The Food Marketing Institute on Thursday praised the Senate for approving the Conference Report to...

July 13, 2010
Dr. Scholl's Custom Fit Orthotic Centers now available nationwide

Merck Consumer Care on Tuesday announced the nationwide availability of its Dr. Scholl's Custom Fit...

July 12, 2010
Innovation, new growth opportunities must be tackled for CPGs to stay afloat

According to the Grocery Manufacturers Association and PricewaterhouseCoopers' "2010 Financial Performance Report" released Tuesday, consumer...

July 8, 2010
Keith McFarland named keynote speaker at CRN's annual symposium

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Thursday announced that business consultant and author Keith McFarland...

July 7, 2010
Life imitates art with new 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' costume

This Halloween, getting rid of the "mean reds" will be as easy as dressing up...

July 7, 2010
Merck announces global consolidation plan

Merck will close down eight of its research and development sites and eight of its...

July 6, 2010
Coppertone launches MyUVAlert app

Sun care brand Coppertone has developed an iPhone application to help consumers stay sun safe....

NEW YORK Sun care brand Coppertone has developed an iPhone application to help consumers stay sun safe.

With the Coppertone MyUVAlert app, consumers can get local UV index forecasts, custom sunscreen reapplication reminders, individualized product recommendations, coupons and sun protection tips.

The custom reapplication reminders allow for more frequent reminders when swimming or sweating and can be set based on activity or personal preferences.

July 6, 2010
CVS Caremark study: Less-restrictive generic laws could curb state Medicaid costs

Changing generic substitution laws in favor of less-restrictive regulations could save states struggling to pay...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. Changing generic substitution laws in favor of less-restrictive regulations could save states struggling to pay for increasing healthcare costs through their Medicaid programs more than $100 million over the next several years, according to a new CVS Caremark study.

June 29, 2010
Local hospital system opens clinic in Walmart supercenter

Baptist Healthcare System is opening a second clinic in the Louisville area, according to local...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Baptist Healthcare System is opening a second clinic in the Louisville area, according to local reports.

 

Business First of Louisville reported that the new Baptist Express Care clinic will be located in a Walmart supercenter in LaGrange. The clinics offer such healthcare services as check-ups, screenings, immunizations and treatments for other minor injuries.

 

 

June 29, 2010
Rite Aid launches private-label brand

Rite Aid on Wednesday launched its new private label, called Simplify, as part of the...

June 27, 2010
Conair to kick off 'hair-raising' promotion

During this year's Fashion Week swimwear shows in Miami, Conair is helping fashionistas "beat the...

June 27, 2010
Pepto-Bismol sponsors hot dog-eating contest

Procter & Gamble and Major League Eating on Monday announced that Pepto-Bismol will be the...

June 27, 2010
Special edition 'Shark Week' arrives on Blu-ray, DVD

Gaiam has released a special collection of Discovery Channel's monster hit....

June 24, 2010
CRN: Dietary supplement manufacturers must be GMP-compliant

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Friday noted that all dietary supplement manufacturers without exception...

June 23, 2010
Merck gets nod from FDA for Dulera

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug by Merck for treating asthma...

June 23, 2010
Professional skin care market takes a hit, Kline reports

The recession has taken its toll on the professional skin care market, but that hasn't...

June 22, 2010
Nostalgic candy saluted in new Mariah Carey fragrance

Elizabeth Arden and Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of Topps Co., have teamed up to...

June 21, 2010
NCPA asks feds to carefully review Alabama’s new Medicaid pay plan

Does the path away from the Medicaid margin morass lead out of Alabama?...

June 20, 2010
Revlon named official partner for 'Britain's Next Top Model'

Revlon has announced that it is the official makeup partner for "Britain's Next Top Model,"...

June 17, 2010
CDC: Obesity, diabetes on the rise among Americans

A new survey released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National...

WASHINGTON A new survey released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics found that obesity and diabetes rates are at peak levels since the data collection for such conditions began more than 10 years ago.

June 17, 2010
Cutting brands, products? You're asking to lose money

New research released by Nielsen suggesting that retailers must be cautious when trimming SKUs as...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT New research released by Nielsen suggesting that retailers must be cautious when trimming SKUs as they risk losing customers if the wrong products are slashed clearly addresses an important issue and comes just on the heels of Drug Store News' June 7 report titled "7 Deadly Sins of SKU Rationalization."

June 17, 2010
NCPA fights 'improper and unwarranted' Part B recoupment efforts

Independent pharmacy clearly has found its voice....

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Independent pharmacy clearly has found its voice.

(THE NEWS: Indie pharmacy applauds move in Congress to end aggressive Part B recoupment efforts. For the full story, click here)

June 15, 2010
Barilla, Disney make pasta magical with multiplatform partnership

"The choice of Italy" just got magical....