HEALTH

McKeon Products names new VP marketing
McKeon Products has supplied consumers with a full range of consumer hearing protection products for over 55 years with the Mack's brand, which is one of the best-selling ear care brands in the United States.
Health Dialog, higi to share data for patient insights
Health Dialog will use higi's population health data to inform personalized health interventions and help individuals prevent or delay disease progression.

Virulent, long flu season finally over

However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said flu season is not over for everybody, as seven states continue to report widespread flu activity and two states continue to experience high ILI activity.
Researchers discover how to make flu shots more effective

For now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend people get their flu shots without regard to preliminary vaccine effectiveness estimates.
New SlimFast Bake Shop gives dieters reason to indulge

SlimFast's Bake Shop is easy to incorporate into the clinically-proven SlimFast Plan, which is a reduced-calorie diet paired with regular exercise and plenty of fluids.
Olika marries form and design into new hand sanitizing spray

Standing at 2.25 x 2 inches and complete with a locking mechanism, Minnie is ergonomically designed to fit in a hand and contains more than 525 sprays.
FDA rules active in MiraLax can only be marketed as OTC

FDA's decision impacts five manufacturers with PEG 3350 ANDA approvals, including Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals, Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Nexgen Pharma, Paddock Laboratories and Teva Pharmaceutical.
Vicks ZzzQuil rounds out sleep portfolio with natural line

“There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to overcome sleeplessness,” Phil McWaters, brand franchise director, North America Vicks, said.
Neosante Health Solutions' new lactase supplement soothes colic

Colic affects up to 40% of children, the Boca Raton, Fla.-based company reported, typically occurring when a child is between 6 weeks and 6 months old.
ECRM to facilitate Wakefern’s store-brand supplier search

ECRM will be facilitating meetings between potential vendors and buyers from Wakefern for the retailer-owned cooperative's upcoming Store Brand Sourcing Program.