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December 16, 2010
Shaw's, New England Patriots Foundation continue to tackle hunger relief

A supermarket chain, part of the Supervalu family of grocery stores, teamed up with the charitable arm of a professional football team to donate funds to end hunger in the area.

December 14, 2010
CPGs earn top spots in memorable product launch survey

A recent survey regarding memorable product launches in 2010 found that — not surprisingly — the Apple iPad ranked No. 1 among this year's new innovations.

December 3, 2010
Intimacy health remains issue among seniors

According to a report in the December 2010 issue of the Harvard Health Letter, Americans are maintaining intimacy through their 60s, 70s and even 80s.

November 24, 2010
J&J recalls lots of Tylenol product over labeling

Johnson & Johnson recalled lots of its Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom liquid products due to insufficient labeling, the company said Wednesday.

November 11, 2010
Roadside announces partnership to further 'drive' wellness programs

Two companies have formed a partnership to provide services for long-haul truck drivers....

November 4, 2010
Merck releases results from phase-3 studies of hepatitis C drug

An investigative treatment for hepatitis C got strong results in patients who had failed previous...

October 14, 2010
Medco: Poor adherence may cause lack of response to medication

When a patient isn’t showing a response to a medication, a common tactic the doctor...

October 12, 2010
Wegmans landing in Massachusetts

Wegmans will be making its debut in Massachusetts early next year as the anchor store...

October 10, 2010
Drug makers fight infectious diseases with 400 drugs in pipeline

Humanity has come a long way since the days when people thought sickness came from...

September 30, 2010
Air pollution may be linked to diabetes, study finds

Diabetes could partially be related to air pollution, according to a new study....

September 30, 2010
CVS/pharmacy's fundraising for ALS rakes in $4.1 million

CVS/pharmacy's ninth annual in-store Research a Cure fundraising campaign to support the fight against amyotrophic...

September 26, 2010
Study: Humidifiers may aid in reduction of airborne flu viruses

A study sponsored by Kaz, the manufacturer of Vicks humidifiers, found that such devices as...

September 9, 2010
PhRMA: Drug, vaccine development for infectious diseases grows

Close to 400 drugs and vaccines are in development for fighting infectious diseases, according to...

September 1, 2010
CardStar extends customized couponing app for iPad

A maker of mobile loyalty card applications launched one of its popular smart phone apps...

August 30, 2010
Study: SAMe may benefit patients taking antidepressants

A new study conducted by investigators at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital suggested...

August 12, 2010
Codman Square Health Center launches Fruit and Veggie Rx program

Codman Square Health Center on Thursday hosted a press conference to celebrate the launch of...

August 11, 2010
Mass. health regulators seek to curb Rx abuse

Prescription drug abusers who go “doctor shopping” in search of prescriptions will face a new...

August 10, 2010
Wahlstrom returns to lead Shaw's

The former president of Supervalu-owned supermarket Shaw's once again will lead the chain....

May 19, 2010
TuAnalyze puts diabetes on the map

A nonprofit organization's Web site -- which connects people touched by diabetes and raises diabetes...

April 22, 2010
The Little Clinic CIO recognized for implementing Boston WorkStation kiosks at clinics

The Little Clinic chief information officer Mat Waites was the recipient of Boston Software Systems'...

April 20, 2010
MassBiologics grants licensing agreement to Merck for tetanus-diphtheria vaccine

A biotech developer owned by the University of Massachusetts Medical School has granted drug maker...

February 12, 2009
Boston bans tobacco sales in retail pharmacies

A few months after San Francisco drug stores cleared their inventories of anything with tobacco,...

October 19, 2008
Steal this column

Why not? I did. I stole every idea from Health and Human Services secretary Mike...

February 20, 2008
Gillette introduces five-blade razor for women

Procter & Gamble’s Gillette brand announced on Thursday its biggest launch since the 2001 introduction...

February 13, 2008
Cena becomes latest celeb to team up with Gillette

Gillette, which is part of Procter & Gamble, has teamed up with WWE Superstar John...

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