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October 9, 2012
A nose for hair removal

Depilatories are experiencing double-digit growth, according to 52-week data ended Sept. 9 from SymphonyIRI Group, and Nad’s is looking to snap up some sales with its new Nose Wax for men and women.

October 9, 2012
High-fashion looks for low cost raise sales

Nail polish continues to be the rock star of the beauty world, and it shows no signs of slowing. A recent report by Packaged Facts, titled “The Nail Care Market in the U.S.,” addresses the robust growth of the nail care market and suggests “several intertwined factors are driving 
the market.”


October 3, 2012
Study: Lilly, BI drug lowers blood sugar in elderly Type 2 diabetes, adult diabetic nephropathy patients

A drug marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly reduced blood sugar in elderly patients with Type 2 diabetes and in adults with diabetic nephropathy, according to results of three studies presented at a diabetes meeting in Berlin.

October 1, 2012
Reckitt Benckiser taps Pfizer Consumer vet to lead U.S. consumer marketing

Reckitt Benckiser recently named Tiffany McLaud to the position of consumer healthcare marketing director.

September 21, 2012
Amgen drug approved for osteoporosis in men

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new usage for an Amgen drug, the drug maker said.

September 19, 2012
Helen of Troy introduces new Beauty Chic at-home spa products

Helen of Troy has announced the availability of Beauty Chic, a new line of home spa products for feet, face and skin.

September 18, 2012
Legs made for walking

Earlier this summer Hyland’s introduced its Leg Cramps Ointment to complement its line of homeopathic Leg Cramps tablets. Expect the leg cramp market to grow.

September 18, 2012
Phone app helps hair coloring go hi-tech

L’Oréal Paris is looking to make the hair color aisle at mass easier to shop and is eliminating the guesswork out of choosing the right hair color shade with its new “My L’Oréal Colorist” mobile app, which serves as a personal color consultant.


September 13, 2012
Nad's introduces nose wax

Hair removal brand Nad's has announced the launch of Nad's nose wax for men and women, a complete do-it-yourself nose wax system for removing nose hair.

September 12, 2012
HeadBlade introduces new head shaving model

After three years in development, HeadBlade is introducing its most innovative design since the original HeadBlade Classic in 1999. Enter the HeadBlade ATX All Terrain Razor.

September 4, 2012
FDA's Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee to meet on Oxytrol Rx-to-OTC switch

According to a Food and Drug Administration post Friday, the FDA's Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee will be meeting Nov. 9 regarding the partial switch application from prescription to over the counter of Oxytrol (oxybutynin transdermal system), as submitted by MSD Consumer.

September 4, 2012
Impax settles with Genzyme over kidney dialysis drugs

Generic drug maker Impax Labs has settled with a subsidiary of Sanofi regarding generic versions of two drugs for dialysis patients, Impax said Tuesday.

September 4, 2012
Lilly Diabetes launches mobile app to support Type 1 diabetes patients

Lilly Diabetes announced that it has launched a new mobile application designed for caregivers and healthcare providers who support people with Type 1 diabetes.

August 30, 2012
Study: Aspirin regimen could benefit prostate cancer patients

Men who have been treated for prostate cancer, either with surgery or radiation, could benefit from taking aspirin regularly, according to a multicenter study published in Tuesday's issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

August 29, 2012
Abbott's Humira gets support for expanded use

A panel of outside advisers to the Food and Drug Administration has backed wider use for Abbott Labs’ rheumatoid arthritis drug, Humira, for treating a type of inflammatory bowel disease.

August 23, 2012
J&J, GSK start phase-3 trial program for rheumatoid arthritis drug

A division of Johnson & Johnson has started a late-stage clinical trial program for a drug for rheumatoid arthritis under a partnership with British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline.

August 15, 2012
FDA approves Wockhardt enlarged prostate drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug for enlarged prostate made by generic drug maker Wockhardt, the company said.

August 14, 2012
Target Clinics offering cosmetic services

Target’s in-store health clinics recently started offering consultations for eyelash lengthening and the treatment of hyperpigmentation of the skin and unwanted facial hair, according to a local news report.

July 31, 2012
MinuteClinic, American Heart Association collaborate for hypertension management

CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic has teamed up with the American Heart Association in a nationwide effort to improve the identification, treatment and management of high blood pressure.

June 28, 2012
FDA approves overactive bladder drug made by Astellas

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating overactive bladder made by Astellas Pharma, the agency said Thursday.

June 21, 2012
False lashes are a true winner

False lashes a faux pas? No way! Thanks in large part to celebrities who have popularized false eyelashes and lash extensions, sales of false lashes have been, and continue to be, on the upswing — in a big way.


June 13, 2012
Fans for the Cure partners with Walgreens on prostate cancer awareness baseball tour

Ed Randall's Fans for the Cure on Wednesday announced that it once again has teamed with Walgreens to increase awareness about prostate cancer in baseball ballparks across the United States.

February 22, 2012
Mode introduces new Natural Skin High Performance Hydrating foundation

Mode beauty brand, which was developed by second-generation cosmetics purveyors Cristina Samuels and Jennifer Isaac, has created the new Natural Skin High Performance Hydrating foundation.

February 8, 2012
NPD: Men's facial skin care represents 'huge opportunity'

While many men report using some sort of grooming product, there still is a significant opportunity in facial skin care for men, according to a new study by market research firm NPD Group.

February 8, 2012
Takeda launches Edarbyclor

Takeda Pharmaceutical has launched a drug for treating high blood pressure in adults, the company said.

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