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November 29, 2010
CVS/pharmacy hopes to boost flu shot rates among African-Americans

CVS/pharmacy is encouraging African-Americans to get a seasonal flu shot as African-Americans have lower influenza and pneumococcal immunization rates, compared with the rest of the population

November 24, 2010
Antiviral drugs could cause insulin resistance, study finds

Since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the early 1980s, one of the greatest advances has been antiviral drugs that have helped extend the lives of patients with viral infections.

November 22, 2010
Millions of J&J OTC allergy and pain meds recalled

Johnson & Johnson is recalling millions of packages of OTC drugs for allergies and pain due to manufacturing problems ...

November 22, 2010
New drug from Gilead may prevent HIV infection, study finds

NEW YORK A daily dose of an anti-retroviral pill appears to prevent HIV infection, according to results of a study conducted by University of California at San Francisco researchers, published in The New England Journal of Medicine on Tuesday.

November 22, 2010
Omron teams up with AHA to promote heart health

Blood pressure monitor manufacturer Omron Healthcare is working with the American Heart Association to promote heart health ...

November 21, 2010
Motif rolls out hand washes at Target

A new line of hand soaps promises a luxurious scent at an affordable price ...

November 21, 2010
NYC New York Color unveils 2011 product offerings

NYC New York Color, a Coty brand, is gearing up for spring 2011 ...

November 21, 2010
OcuSoft's Zytaze now available at chain drug stores

Drug maker OcuSoft has launched a prescription supplement designed to enhance botulinum toxin injections, the...

November 21, 2010
Vaseline Intensive Rescue seeks to end dry skin

Vaseline Intensive Rescue, a Unilever brand, is on a mission to rescue dry skin this...

November 18, 2010
Hard to make cents out of pending FSA overhaul

No matter how you slice it, the flexible spending account changes that are part of...

November 17, 2010
Keep the smell of the holidays all season long with ScentSicles

Consumers wanting to keep their homes smelling of fresh-cut trees during the holidays can look...

November 16, 2010
FDA advisory committee recommends expanded use of Gardasil

A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has recommended expanded approval of a vaccine for...

November 16, 2010
Inko's new white tea drinks cater to schools

Inko's line of ready-to-drink white teas has expanded to include two new flavors....

November 16, 2010
Merck's cardiovascular drug improves cholesterol levels in patients during late-stage trial

Patients taking an investigational treatment for cardiovascular disease showed big improvements in cholesterol levels, according...

November 15, 2010
EvoraPlus gains distribution at Winn-Dixie

Biopharmaceutical company Oragenics has expanded retail distribution of its oral care probiotic EvoraPlus through an...

November 15, 2010
FDA urges consumers to be smart about antibiotic use

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control...

November 15, 2010
Generic versions of Alimta, Abilify get shut down by district courts

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has upheld a patent held by...

November 15, 2010
Matrixx taps Andrea Pennington for cold, flu awareness campaign

Matrixx Initiatives on Tuesday announced a partnership with health expert and former medical director for...

November 15, 2010
Sangart granted orphan drug designation for sickle cell drug

The Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug designation to a drug for treating...

November 14, 2010
Carving a niche in self-test

Identigene last month officially unveiled its Identigene STD test kit, which tests for chlamydia and...

November 14, 2010
Hugo Naturals earns gluten-free seal

Hugo Naturals, a maker of natural personal care products, has received the gluten-free seal from...

November 14, 2010
Reporters Notebook

A new national survey of U.S. adults has found that 72% of Americans believed there...

November 14, 2010
Reporting for duty

Arm & Hammer’s new Double Duty clumping cat litter’s breakthrough formula allows cat owners to...

November 14, 2010
Study: Mild asthma patients may be overusing drug combinations

Most patients with mild persistent asthma overuse a drug combination despite an apparent lack of...

November 11, 2010
Flu cards just tip of functioning health-reform iceberg

There currently are about 1,200 retail clinics and more than 100,000 certified immunizing pharmacists. Expect...

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