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February 5, 2013
WebMD launches allergy app

WebMD Health launched the WebMD Allergy app for the iPhone, a mobile resource that empowers consumers to take control of their allergies.

February 4, 2013
Merz North America names VP Merz Aesthetics unit, moves OTC under Aesthetics umbrella

Merz North America on Monday named Jim Hartman VP of the Merz Aesthetics business unit, which includes Xeomin, Radiesse and Belotero Balance.

February 1, 2013
FDA approves new drug for potentially deadly ammonia conditions

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating some disorders that harm the body's ability to remove ammonia from the blood, the agency said Friday.

January 31, 2013
All American Pet Co. ships nutrition bars for dogs to Walmart

The All American Pet Company said its new line of nutrition bars for dogs is on its way to Walmart.

January 31, 2013
Monistat survey: 75% of women experience yeast infections, but misconceptions persist

Research has shown that 3-in-4 women will experience candidiasis, more commonly known as a vaginal yeast infection, and 67% are embarrassed by it, Insight Pharmaceuticals announced, citing an independent survey commissioned for Monistat.

January 29, 2013
Oceans Omega launches omega-3 enhanced water

Oceans Omega launched Omega Infusion, an omega-3 EPA/DHA enhanced water product with initial placement within Giant Food.

January 28, 2013
FDA approves new use of Pfizer vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use for a pneumococcal vaccine made by Pfizer, the drug maker said.

January 28, 2013
Q&A: Optimizing pharmacy’s function

In August 2012, the American Association of Diabetes Educators highlighted recommendations and research confirming that more than one-third of the 25 million Americans with diabetes don’t take their insulin as prescribed. Collaborative Care recently had the opportunity to interview Jerry Meece, a pharmacist, certified diabetes educator and author of the AADE’s recommendations, about what pharmacists are — and should be — doing to address the problem.

January 28, 2013
Survey: 7-in-10 consumers track health conditions, but only half record progress

As many as 7-in-10 U.S. adults track a health indicator for themselves or for a loved one, according to a Pew Research Center study.

January 28, 2013
Vitamins & Supplements 2013

The January/February 2013 Vitamins & Supplements Ingredient Guide breaks down the indication, ingredients, purpose and dosage of Centrum, One-A-Day, NatureMade, VitaFusion, Alive, VirMax-T, MoveFree, Bioglan and Voots products.

January 24, 2013
Disease from Down Under: New Australian norovirus strain responsible for most outbreaks in U.S., CDC says

A new strain of norovirus from Australia accounts for more than half of outbreaks around the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

January 22, 2013
International probiotic association to sponsor documentary sequel on probiotics

Health Point Productions announced the second part of a three-part documentary on probiotics will be going into production.

January 22, 2013
J&J introduces innovation to diabetes diagnostics and insulin delivery space

During its annual business review Tuesday, Johnson & Johnson announced that the recent introduction of the OneTouch Verio Glucose testing platform represented one of the first diabetes care devices to alert and display high/low patterns that deliver more meaningful and actionable insights to help patients better understand and manage their diabetes.

January 22, 2013
Three Lansinoh products awarded Parent Tested Parent Approved Seals of Approval

Lansinoh Laboratories announced that three of its products — Lansinoh HPA Lanolin, Lansinoh mOmma NaturalWave Nipple featuring the mOmma Feeding Bottle, and mOmma Spill-Proof Cup — have been awarded Parent Tested Parent Approved Seals of Approval by PTPA Media.

January 17, 2013
FDA approves Flublok, a trivalent influenza vaccine not made with eggs

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Protein Sciences' Flublok, the first trivalent influenza vaccine made using an insect virus (baculovirus) expression system and recombinant DNA technology.

January 16, 2013
Safeway secures 200,000 additional flu shots due to high demand

Safeway on Wednesday shipped an additional 200,000 doses of flu vaccine to its pharmacies in the U.S.

January 15, 2013
Reports: Otsuka can block Apotex's generic version of Abilify

Drug maker Otsuka Pharmaceuticals can keep generic versions of its schizophrenia drug off the market, according to published reports.

January 14, 2013
BMI an appropriate gauge of health risks, study finds

A new study indicates that body mass index is a reliable indicator of obesity-related health risks.

January 14, 2013
Enough flu vaccines to go around - just not everywhere at once

Amid an unusually strong flu season that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called an epidemic, supplies of flu vaccines are running low, and some people hoping to get immunized are having trouble finding them.

January 10, 2013
Medela launches Calma breastmilk feeding system into mass, specialty

The Calma breastmilk feeding system from Medela, which helps emulate the breastfeeding experience for babies, is now available in major national retail stores, Medela announced Thursday.

January 10, 2013
Study: Misconceptions about antibiotics linked to poor health literacy levels in Latino population

A recent study found that poor heath literacy among Latino parents is associated with incorrect beliefs on the proper use of antibiotics, particularly for upper respiratory infections, which can lead to an increase in antimicrobial resistance.

January 9, 2013
Small pet market rebounding after recession, report says

For most Americans who own pets, that word refers to the kinds with four legs and a predilection for purring or tail wagging. But more than 100 million Americans also own pets other than cats and dogs, representing a significant share of the market, according to a new report.

January 8, 2013
iHealth Labs launches two new Apple-compatible diagnostic devices at Consumer Electronics Show

iHealth Labs on Monday unveiled two new additions to its suite of devices — the iHealth Wireless Smart Gluco-Monitoring System and iHealth Pulse Oximeter — at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

January 8, 2013
Vitamin Shoppe proposed acquisition of Super Supplements delayed

The Vitamin Shoppe's proposed acquisition of Super Supplements has been delayed, the company recently announced.

January 8, 2013
Walgreens promoting exclusive line of 'natural' dietary supplements

Walgreens has begun promotion of its exclusive PureLife Naturals line of health supplements, a line launched in September in its weekly circulars.

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