HEALTH

Walgreens to sell Lexie Lumen hearing aids OTC
Starting Oct. 17, Lexie Lumen hearing aids can be purchased at Walgreens stores nationwide, including Puerto Rico, for $799.
CBD Move Free, Arbor Hemp join forces on sleep aid products
Sleep Soft Gels work to improve sleep and Slim Soft Gels help consumers curb cravings with natural and clinically studied hemp extract, the companies said.

Top Retailers
Kroger Health partners with Priority Health on co-branded Medicare plans in Michigan
The two co-branded plans will be available in eight counties in Southeast Michigan beginning in 2023.
HEALTH
Bare Performance Nutrition rolls out seasonal pumpkin spice protein
Bare Performance Nutrition’s pumpkin spice whey protein has no excess sugar or calories, the company said.
Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition
Bausch + Lomb intros Enhanced Ocuvite Adult 50+ eye vitamin with vitamin D
The enhanced Ocuvite vitamin will replace the currently offered Ocuvite Adult 50+.
HEALTH
O Positiv caters to women’s health needs with capsules
O Positiv’s new product launches include Vaginal Probiotic vitamin capsules and Urinary Tract vitamin capsules.
PHARMACY
Patient-centered services is one way to improve health outcomes
Nicholas Turos, vice president of business development at Babson Diagnostics, discusses making blood testing more convenient and accessible.
Center Store
Ancient Nutrition expands Bone Broth Protein collection
The three new flavor launches include chicken soup, butternut squash and tomato basil.
HEALTH
Johnson & Johnson names consumer health business
Kenvue will come to life through a compelling purpose and a timeless visual brand, the company said.
HEALTH
NACDS shares remarks on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
NACDS is engaging in the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health with commitments and recommendations, as well as hosting a satellite event to extend its reach.
HEALTH
Charlotte’s Web intros sports product line
The products are currently undergoing the sport certification process with third-party organization, NSF.
HEALTH
RangeMe: Pet food, CBD among top searches in Q2 2022
Online retail product discovery and purchasing platform RangeMe said health trends dominated online searches in the second quarter of 2022.
HEALTH
New CBD brand carrying Jerry Garcia’s name launches
Jerry Garcia Wellness is a new CBD-centric business that evokes the “vision and values” of Jerry Garcia, the late founder of rock band The Grateful Dead.
RETAIL NEWS
Dollar General enters vitamin space with OhGood!
Dollar General is debuting OhGood!, a health-and-wellness supplements line of 18 products.

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