A dramatic jump in the rates of misuse of prescription stimulants over the past four years is linked to lax attitudes on the part of parents, according to a new study, though misuse and abuse of prescription opioids has remained flat.

Barbara's, a natural foods company, announced the expansion of its Snackimals product line to the cereal aisle with two flavors of cereal for kids.

Clif Bar and Company announced the launch of a new protein bar to expand the company's offering to 10, 20 and 30 g protein bars.

Hawaiian Tropic has retired its Miss Hawaiian Tropic Bikini Contests and is looking for a woman who will serve as the "new face" of the brand, which is owned by Energizer Personal Care, a division of Energizer Holdings.

Luna, maker of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, today introduced Luna Carrot Cake, the newest offering in the line of snacks with select essential nutrients for women.

Sandoz U.S. Generics Operating Unit VP sales and marketing Rich Tremonte will leave the company.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new contraceptive drug made by Warner Chilcott, the drug maker said.

Allermates today announced it is introducing EpiPen, Auvi-Q and asthma inhaler carrying cases.

As the nation celebrates the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day, the National Community Pharmacists Association announced that the student team from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy won its recent student video competition on the Dispose My Meds program.

Peeps candy, a Just Born brand, will roll out two new summertime flavors to retailers nationwide, the company announced today. Just Born also announced Mike and Ike Lemonade Blends will return for its fourth consecutive summer.

Giant Food of Landover, Md., is one of several retailers promoting environmental awareness as part of Earth Day, the Ahold USA-owned retailer said.