Studies and Surveys

06/10/2011 - 11:47am
H1N1 flu variant may be resistant to certain treatments

A new strain of swine flu has emerged that appears somewhat resistant to flu drugs, according to published reports.

06/10/2011 - 10:54am
NPD, SymphonyIRI unveil Q1 beauty sales trends

Total U.S. beauty sales in both the food/drug/mass and prestige channels experienced similar trends in first quarter 2011, according to market research providers NPD and SymphonyIRI, although makeup sales fared slightly better within the food/drug/mass channel.

06/10/2011 - 9:07am
When it comes to health and beauty purchases, social influence trumps TV ads

Increasingly, social media is leveling the playing field for small- and mid-sized brand marketers, opening new, more affordable and more effective avenues to communicate with consumers versus such traditional media as TV and radio. And new research suggests the balance of power already may be tipping in favor of social marketing, particularly in certain categories and definitely among certain consumers.

06/09/2011 - 1:47pm
Abbott: LCIG may improve Parkinson's disease symptoms among patients

Patients with Parkinson’s disease treated with an investigational drug made by Abbott saw a decrease in the amount of time their symptoms resurfaced, while the time in which their symptoms stayed under control increased, according to results of a late-stage clinical trial that Abbott announced Thursday.

06/08/2011 - 1:14pm
O-I keeps it 'glassy' with new campaign

Glass container manufacturer Owens-Illinois has launched a campaign that showcases the use of glass packaging by food and beverage brands.

06/08/2011 - 12:53pm
Statin users can save money if they adhere to therapies, Medco finds

In a year and a half, patients taking statins to lower their cholesterol can save more than $900 when they take their medications as prescribed, according to a new study in the June 1 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology.

06/07/2011 - 2:31pm
NPD: Lip color gets its groove back

The total prestige lip segment rose 7% to $185.2 million in U.S. department stores, with the shining star being lip color, according to beauty market research conducted by NPD.

06/07/2011 - 11:51am
New Consumer Reports survey sheds light on poor customer service

As evidenced by the 10% upswing in Better Business Bureau complaints over 2009, Consumer Reports will be sharing its survey around a consumer outcry of poor customer service in its July 2011 issue.

06/07/2011 - 11:13am
Mintel: Many African-Americans diet to maintain general wellness, not weight

A new report by Mintel may shed new light on the reasons why African-Americans diet.

06/07/2011 - 9:42am
U.S. News ranks best dieting plans

U.S. News Media Group on Tuesday ranked the best dieting plans by health goal — identifying the best plans for weight loss, heart health and diabetes.

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