As part of its commitment to greener operations, Supervalu announced plans to transition 40 Albertsons banner stores to zero-waste operations before the end of the fiscal year on Feb. 29, 2012.

Walgreens on Wednesday unveiled plans to establish deeper roots on its home turf with its “Chicago Hometown Investment Initiative,” a plan that will create an estimated 600 new jobs in the city over the next two years and will quadruple the number of Walgreens’ food oasis stores.

A cobranded Type 2 diabetes treatment may help reduce blood-sugar levels among patients when combined with insulin (with or without metformin), according to a late-stage clinical trial.

CamelBak has introduced new reusable bottles that are made of Tritan plastic.

Skin care brand Eucerin has introduced a tool that helps consumers understand the financial benefits of good skin care habits.

A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson and Gilead Sciences will collaborate to develop a combination drug for HIV, the two companies said Tuesday.

John Frieda has hit the road to provide women with hair care advice.

American Beverage has reformulated its Little Hug Fruit Barrels beverage line for kids.

The Obama administration recently called on the public for ideas to streamline federal regulations. In response, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has sent its suggestion to the Food and Drug Administration.

A new study indicated that two insulin products made by French drug maker Sanofi lower blood-glucose levels to a greater extent than premixed insulin, and with improvements in quality of life and less hypoglycemia.

It seems that some Americans look for such claims as "natural," "organic" and "grown in the USA" on food labels.

This fall, an acclaimed film trilogy is making its Blu-ray debut.