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SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating a rare blood and marrow cancer that affects older adults, the agency said Tuesday.

The FDA announced the approval of Pfizer's Bosulif (bosutinib) for chronic myelogenous leukemia, or CML. According to the FDA, about 5,430 men and women will be diagnosed with CML this year.

The drug is designed for patients with chronic, accelerated or blast-phase Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML, who can't tolerate other therapies or for whom those therapies don't work.

INDIANAPOLIS — Banana Boat sun care is racing through Indianapolis as part of its sponsorship with Chip Ganassi Racing Teams for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series racing season.

The two brands teamed up to help Indianapolis 500 fans stay cool and protected from the extreme sun and heat at the upcoming race with the brand's new Banana Boat Sport Performance CoolZone continuous spray sunscreen. The new line promises to instantly cool and refresh skin while providing protection against UVA and UVB rays.

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Stonyfield is extending the Greek yogurt trend to its kids' line.

Stonyfield said its YoKids brand now includes YoKids Greek, organic Greek yogurt that touts 6 g of proten, and is available in raspberry and strawberry varieties.

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble’s Scope hit the road this summer to encourage people to breathe easy after savoring the flavor of their favorite foods — especially onions and garlic. Appearing at food festivals across the country, Scope introduced its latest collection of products featuring new Dual-Blast technology, which helps eliminate strong food odors, such as onion and garlic, while killing bad breath germs.

The new offering includes Scope Dual-Blast mouthwash and Crest Complete Multi-Benefit Extra White + Scope Dual-Blast toothpaste.

LOS ANGELES — Blast Powder Nutrition Co. on Thursday announced its entry into the energy shot/drink market with its Blast Powder, a packet that can be added to a beverage and contains 300 mg of caffeine. 

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid’s philanthropic arm is donating to relief efforts in Japan.

The Rite Aid Foundation announced Wednesday that it was donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross' Japan earthquake fund.

“Our hearts go out to the victims, families and communities affected by this devastating tragedy,” Rite Aid Foundation president Mary Sammons said. “We are proud to partner with the American Red Cross and assist them in their mission of helping the people of Japan in their time of need.”

Move over Snuggie and ShamWow — more direct-response products are coming to retail.


“Over the past five years, there’s been an explosion of these products at retail,” said Tom Haire, editor of Response Magazine, a publication that covers the direct-response industry. “Retailers see products that fly off the shelves because they’ve been advertised so heavily, and manufacturers see an opportunity to extend the life of the brand.”

BETHEL, Conn. — Procter & Gamble’s Duracell brand, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council, on Monday kicked off a national battery donation program. The Power Those Who Protect Us program is designed to help equip the more than 730,000 volunteer firefighters with supplies they need to help power such firefighting gear as flashlights, breathing apparatuses and emergency personnel locators.

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. — Arctic Ease on Tuesday announced its sponsorship of a fundraising event that will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb. 20.

The event will occur at and in conjunction with the Daytona 500, known as the "Great American Race."

MINNEAPOLIS Dining in is getting delicious with new Romano’s Macaroni Grill frozen entrees from General Mills.

Made with 100% natural ingredients, Romano’s Macaroni Grill frozen entrees are available in four restaurant-inspired varieties: