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December 13, 2012
Skin care brand Own creates app to track skin health

Skin care brand Own — which recently launched in Duane Reade stores in New York City, followed by Whole Foods Market in the Northern California region — has developed an app that brings the power to measure and track the aging process to users’ fingertips.

December 13, 2012
Survey: Americans want greater control over their own health care

According to a new Wolters Kluwer Health survey, 80% of consumers believe the greater "consumerization" of health care — or the trend of individuals taking a greater and more active role in their own health care — is positive for Americans.

December 13, 2012
Target to hire approximately 200 new team members with Baltimore store opening

Target announced plans to open a new store in Baltimore by October 2013. The retail giant has said approximately 200 new team members will be hired for the new location, part of the Canton Crossing Shopping Center on Boston Street.

December 13, 2012
ThinkThin protein bars arrive at select Target locations

The No. 1 ranked weight-management bar in the natural channel, thinkThin, is now available in select Target locations throughout the United States, the company announced Thursday.

December 12, 2012
Avon to cut jobs, exit two markets as part of cost-savings plan

Avon, a direct seller of beauty products, has outlined initial steps toward its previously announced cost-savings initiative, which includes the reduction of about 1,500 global jobs.

December 12, 2012
CDC, CHPA remind holiday travelers that medicines should be 'Up and Away and Out of Sight'

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association Educational Foundation, in partnership with the PROTECT Initiative, issued a reminder for Americans this holiday season about the importance of safe medicine storage at home and on-the-go, as part of the Up and Away and Out of Sight educational programs.

December 12, 2012
FDA accepts application for Takeda, Lundbeck antidepressant

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted a regulatory approval application from Takeda and Lundbeck for an experimental drug to treat depression, the companies said Wednesday.

December 12, 2012
Galderma Pharma to acquire Spirig Pharma

Swiss skin drug maker Galderma Pharma will acquire another Swiss drug maker also focused on treatments for skin conditions, Galderma said.

December 12, 2012
GSK sponsors community health event in St. Louis, part of nationwide tour

GlaxoSmithKline is sponsoring a national campaign to investigate ways to build healthier communities in the United States and has made its latest stop, in St. Louis, the company said Wednesday.

December 12, 2012
Haggen president, CEO stepping down

The head of a regional supermarket chain based in the Pacific Northwest is stepping down, according to published reports.

December 12, 2012
J&J subsidiary seeks approval for Type 2 diabetes drug

A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson is seeking regulatory approval for a new Type 2 diabetes drug.

December 12, 2012
Kinney Drugs hosting holiday gift programs

Kinney Drugs has kicked off the holiday season by hosting two separate gift-giving programs in all of its drug store locations to benefit less fortunate children and seniors.

December 12, 2012
Markwins closes acquisition of Physicians Formula

Markwins announced on Wednesday that it has acquired all of the outstanding securities of Physicians Formula for $75 million or $4.90 per share in cash.

December 12, 2012
NABP implements nationwide effort to oversee compounding pharmacies

A national group representing state boards of pharmacy has announced its support for efforts to strengthen regulations on compounding pharmacies.

December 12, 2012
NeoStrata's new Age Reverse HydraFirm promises to lift, firm and hydrate skin

NeoStrata, the creator of the original lunchtime glycolic acid peel, has unveiled its new Exuviance Age Reverse HydraFirm, which targets all visible signs of aging and rehydrates the skin at deep levels so skin looks and feels younger.

December 12, 2012
New Xtreme Lashes eye repair serum geared toward lash extension wearers

Xtreme Lashes is aiming to revolutionize the way lash extension wearers manage their daily anti-aging eye care regimen with its new Total Eye Repair Serum.

December 12, 2012
NPD Group: Men's grooming tools are hot this holiday

Men’s grooming tools are all the buzz this holiday as men’s grooming appliances purchased for the holidays gained 34%, now representing 12% of dollar sales for the year, according to the NPD Group.

December 12, 2012
Number of customers engaging SoloHealth digital kiosks continues to climb

SoloHealth announced that its SoloHealth Station digital kiosk has seen consumer engagement rise more than 200% since late summer.

December 12, 2012
Organix-South develops new TheraNeem Naturals dental floss

Organix-South, whose products are sold at health food stores, pharmacies, yoga studios and other outlets, has expanded its oral care line by introducing TheraNeem Naturals dental floss in mint and cinnamon flavors.

December 12, 2012
OTC use on the rise

As many as 26% of consumers increased their usage of over-the-counter products in the past year, according to an online survey of more than 900 AccentHealth viewers conducted in September. Anticipated increases in OTC use for the upcoming year are driven by those who have already reported a rise in usage in the past year.

December 12, 2012
Pfizer Consumer introduces Robitussin CoughCast, an online tracking tool capturing area cough activity

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare on Wednesday introduced Robitussin CoughCast, a new interactive tool that allows people to track cough activity in their local area.

December 12, 2012
Prime Therapeutics' mail-service business receives full URAC accreditation

The mail-order pharmacy business of pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics has received accreditation from the Washington-based healthcare accrediting organization URAC, Prime said Wednesday.

December 12, 2012
Specialty patients in Los Angeles could be forced to use mail-order, advocates say

Thousands of patients in Los Angeles with serious, chronic diseases could soon find themselves unable to get their drugs from community pharmacies, advocates for the pharmacies said.

December 12, 2012
Survey indicates growing importance of mobile health apps

More than 10% of Americans consider Web-enabled, mobile health apps a part of their health care and key to living long lives, according to a new survey by a division of electronics manufacturer Philips.

December 12, 2012
Teva granted global license to experimental pain drug

Xenon Pharmaceuticals is licensing an experimental pain drug to Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in a deal worth up to $376 million, the companies said.

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