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February 25, 2011
Fatty liver may impose diabetes risk

Over the years, a fatty liver has become an indicator of obesity and insulin resistance among humans, but researchers have found that people with fatty livers are five times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than their healthier counterparts.

February 25, 2011
Hal Rosenbluth to exit Walgreens

Walgreens on Friday announced that Hal Rosenbluth will retire as president of its health-and-wellness division in April but will continue with the company as a senior consultant to the CEO for healthcare services.

February 25, 2011
Kroger puts spotlight on flu vaccinations

Kroger is highlighting immunization against the flu this season on the company's website.

February 25, 2011
Life…supplemented kicks off 'Why You Want to Be Well' initiative

Life…supplemented on Thursday announced its fundraising initiative, “Why You Want to Be Well,” for Vitamin Angels for March, and will use Facebook to raise up to $5,000.

February 25, 2011
MedfusionRx acquisition boosts SXC's 2010 sales

Pharmacy benefit manager SXC Health Solutions had revenues of $1.95 billion in 2010, compared with $1.44 billion in 2009, according to an earnings report released Thursday.

February 25, 2011
MidWest introduces new gardening gear for ladies

MidWest Gloves & Gear has introduced a new line of fashionable garden wear for women.

February 25, 2011
NACDS to host 2011 Supply Chain and Logistics Conference

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is gearing up to host a conference designed for retail and manufacturer supply chain executives and logistics professionals.

February 25, 2011
P&G seeks LEED certification for all sites

Procter & Gamble is working toward making its sites LEED-certified as part of the company's long-term sustainability commitment.

February 25, 2011
PCMA applauds Cuomo's Medicaid proposal

In his 2011-2012 budget, New York governor Andrew Cuomo included a proposal to update New York’s Medicaid program. The announcement comes at the heels of New Jersey governor Chris Christie's motion to modernize the state's Medicaid plan.

February 25, 2011
Perrigo names new trade promotion manager

Perrigo on Friday named Lynden Johncock to the post of trade promotion manager with the sales department. In this combined marketing and sales role, Johncock will act as a liaison between customers and Perrigo to ensure effective exchange of ideas for business and product line growth.

February 25, 2011
PhRMA: More than 400 rare disease treatments in development, pending approval

More than 400 drugs are in late-stage clinical development or awaiting Food and Drug Administration approval as treatments for rare diseases, according to a report by the drug industry lobby.

February 25, 2011
Protalix receives CRL for Gaucher disease treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve a biologic treatment for a rare genetic disorder by Israeli drug maker Protalix Biotherapeutics, Protalix said Friday.

February 25, 2011
Roger & Gallet arrives at Duane Reade's Look Boutique

Roger & Gallet, the maker of fine French fragrances and body care products, has debuted at Duane Reade's Look Boutique, the retailer's signature beauty department.

February 25, 2011
Savient's Krystexxa launches in the United States

Savient said its newest drug is the first and only therapy available to treat chronic gout in adult patients refractory to conventional therapy.

February 25, 2011
SunChips' compostable bags get quieter

After complaints about Frito-Lay's noisy biodegradable bags for its SunChips brand were made loud and clear by consumers, the bags now deliver the same eco-friendly message on a quieter scale.

February 25, 2011
They call it 'puppy love' ... for girls

Caroline Sunshine, who plays "Tinka" in the new Disney show "Shake it Up," recently came out to the Irvine Spectrum in Orange County, Calif., to sign bottles of her new signature fragrance for tweens and teens, "Puppy Love 4 girlz," from Puppy Love Fragrances.

February 25, 2011
Type 1 diabetics continue to be at risk for kidney disease

Advances in kidney care have not led to successful efforts to improve therapy for patients with Type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

February 25, 2011
Watson seeks regulatory approval for generic Adderall XR

Watson Labs is hoping to be the first to market a generic version of a popular drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

February 24, 2011
Consumers get a peek of what's in the card aisle at AmericanGreetings.com

Greeting card enthusiasts that want to know what's new in the card aisles before hitting the stores now can see the latest innovations online, thanks to a new page on American Greetings' website.

February 24, 2011
Erica Mann to lead Bayer's Consumer Care division

Erica Mann has been named the new head of Bayer HealthCare’s Consumer Care division and member of the Bayer HealthCare executive committee. She will join the company March 14.

February 24, 2011
Fresh & Easy forges ahead with expansion

Fresh & Easy has forged ahead with its expansion plans by opening its eighth and ninth Southern California stores.

February 24, 2011
Heinz to use Coca-Cola's PlantBottle packaging

Expect to see Heinz in a whole new way.

February 24, 2011
Henkel reports U.S. sales, organic growth surge

Henkel's 2010 sales grew 11.2% to nearly $20.8 billion during the year, the company reported in its financial earnings release.

February 24, 2011
Hershey slated to launch Air Delight

Reviewing progress of its consumer-driven approach to core brand investment in U.S. and international markets, Hershey EVP and COO J.P. Bilbrey unveiled the latest Hershey confectionary innovation.

February 24, 2011
HSAs saw dramatic growth in 2010, study finds

Health savings accounts surpassed $10 billion at year-end 2010, according to a survey and the resulting research report conducted by Devenir, an investment firm that specializes in providing investment options for HSAs.

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