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April 25, 2011
Pozen, AstraZeneca file suit against Dr. Reddy's over generic Vimovo

A generic drug maker is being sued for patent infringement for its version of a fixed-dose combination drug co-created by Pozen and AstraZeneca.

April 25, 2011
RediClinic introduces Weigh Forward

RediClinic, which operates 29 clinics inside H-E-B grocery stores in Houston, Austin and San Antonio, is launching in May the new Weigh Forward medically supervised weight-loss program.

April 25, 2011
Seacret ­Minerals from the Dead Sea boosts product offerings

Seacret ­Minerals from the Dead Sea skin care products, which since the mid-2000s has operated hundreds of stands in malls across the United States and other countries, has expanded the availability of its products via the Web, the company has announced.

April 25, 2011
Snickers wants consumers to show 'love' for Peanut Butter Squared

Snickers really wants consumers to "love" its latest confection.

April 25, 2011
Walgreens collects more than 15,000 lbs. of unused, expired medications

Walgreens’ Safe Medication Disposal Program, launched in September 2010 in partnership with Sharps Compliance, has collected more than 15,000 lbs. of unused or expired medications, Walgreens announced Monday.

April 25, 2011
With instability of oil-supplying countries, issues with gas prices could get messy

NEW YORK — Oil demand worldwide hit record levels in 2010 and is expected to increase another 1.4% through 2011. That increase in demand coupled with the volatility within many oil-producing countries is what is fueling the speculation of ever-rising gas prices. Here are the countries to watch for in the news:

Libya

April 25, 2011
Zippity Doo's products arrive in Navarro Discount Pharmacy

A line of head lice prevention hair care products has made its way to a Florida-based pharmacy chain.

April 22, 2011
CDC kicks off Flu App Challenge

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday announced its CDC Flu App Challenge to identify innovative and creative uses of technology that would help raise awareness of influenza and/or educate consumers on ways to prevent and treat the flu. All told, the challenge will award up to $42,500 in prizes.

April 22, 2011
CDC: Half of all states have smoke-free worksites, restaurants and bars

By 2020 or sooner, the entire nation could have laws banning smoking in all indoor areas of private sector worksites, restaurants and bars, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday has found.

April 22, 2011
Council for Responsible Nutrition, Natural Products Association respond to British Medical Journal meta-analysis

Two associations representing dietary supplement companies criticized a British Medical Journal meta-analysis published April 20 that concluded calcium and vitamin D supplementation may increase risk of heart attack and stroke.

April 22, 2011
FiberChoice promotes healthy living on Twitter

FiberChoice is encouraging Americans to make healthy decisions and lifestyle changes with a new Twitter campaign.

April 22, 2011
Fresh & Easy gets green

Just in time for Earth Day, Fresh & Easy has introduced its private-label household cleaning and paper products.

April 22, 2011
Impinj to make IPO

A company that makes tracking technology for retailers and drug companies is making an initial public offering.

April 22, 2011
Inaccurate meta-analyses cause dietary supplement industry to take a hit

Calcium causes heart attacks! Vitamin E kills! Vitamin D makes your eyeballs explode! OK, the last headline was just made up, but these are the kind of B-movie headlines many of these inaccurate meta-analyses generate, especially across the dietary supplement industry.

April 22, 2011
Kellogg's continues sustainable efforts, on track with future goal

Kellogg's said that nearly half of its facilities worldwide send 5% or less of waste they generate to landfill, an achievement announced in the company's third global corporate responsibility report.

April 22, 2011
Link between Type 2 diabetes, diet soda consumption may not exist

The link between diet soda and diabetes may not be as strong as previously thought, according to a study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health.

April 22, 2011
LIU's Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences celebrates 125th anniversary

Long Island University’s Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences celebrated its 125th anniversary with a founding day celebration Thursday.

April 22, 2011
Logos are in the eye of the beholder

Another story this week is a reminder of how important even the most subtle finesses of a corporate logo can be in the minds of the consumer.

April 22, 2011
Montini's promotion will help move Rite Aid in right direction

Newly promoted Rite Aid EVP merchandising Tony Montini isn’t new to the company, having served brief stints there in the late 1980s and early 2000s. But the retailer’s latest initiatives, and the leading roles that Montini and SVP merchandising Bryan Shirtliff will take in them, are the kinds of things that will let the two really leave their mark on the company — and on the industry.

April 22, 2011
O.N.E. Coconut Water kicks off Facebook campaign to benefit nonprofit

Coconut water brand One Natural Experience is continuing its partnership with Healthy Child Healthy World, a leading environmental health nonprofit dedicated to preventing childhood exposure to harmful chemicals that exist in everyday life.

April 22, 2011
Report: Many Type 1 diabetics have other immune diseases

Many children with Type 1 diabetes have other autoimmune disorders as well, according to published reports.

April 22, 2011
Report: Pennsylvania stores may roll out kiosks for hard liquor

Pennsylvania soon will be piloting hard-liquor kiosks in grocery stores, according to a report published Thursday by The Patriot-News.

April 22, 2011
Report: Stop & Shop to implement mobile shopping app

About one month after launching a mobile application that syncs customers' loyalty cards to provide access to online accounts, Stop & Shop is forging ahead with new technology, according to published reports.

April 22, 2011
Sergeant's introduces generic flea, tick treatments

Sergeant's Pet Care Products will be launching generic versions of popular flea and tick topical treatments next month.

April 22, 2011
Study: Pirfenidone could improve kidney function among diabetic nephropathy patients

An investigational antifibrotic and anti-inflammatory drug could help treat a common complication of diabetes.

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