HEALTH

ALA and MD Anderson Center target 7 states for increased smoking cessation efforts
CHICAGO –– The American Lung Association and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on Wednesday formed a new partnership aimed at increasing coverage and access to evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments for Medicaid enrollees in seven states.
Almond Pro expects consumers to go nuts over its latest protein powder
MIAMI - Almond Pro on Tuesday launched its Almond Protein Powder with two flavors – chocolate and vanilla – that will be available on the company's website and on Amazon.

Troy Healthcare brings Stopain Migraine to market

HAZLETON, Pa. - Troy Healthcare on Tuesday announced line extended its Stopain line with a Stopain Migraine offering - a topical pain relieving gel that is massaged onto the back of the neck and behind each ear.
London Drugs anticipates greater demand for pharmacy-provided flu shots

RICHMOND, British Columbia - London Drugs last week announced the availability of this year's influenza vaccine for Canadian consumers in anticipation of a greater demand.
Drive DeVilbiss to create new pediatric rehab company - 'Inspired by Drive'

PORT WASHINGTON - Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare on Tuesday announced that in January 2017 it will combine three of its rehab companies to form one larger organization called Inspired by Drive.

"Inspired by Drive's purpose was fueled by a desire to provide special needs children and their families with products that offer the highest clinical value with a visual appearance that disguises the medical nature of the product," stated Doug Francis, principal and co-founder of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare.
CHPA, CDC remind parents to keep medicines 'Up and Away' this Halloween

WASHINGTON - The Consumer Healthcare Products Association's Up and Away campaign, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is reminding parents to keep their medicines up and away and out of sight, especially during the Halloween season, as many children may mistake medicines for candy.
CDC makes available $70 million in supplemental Zika virus funding

ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday announced the availability of about $70 million in supplemental funding to states, cities and territories to support continued efforts to protect Americans from Zika virus.
Protein Sciences promotes Flublok influenza shot through social media

MERIDEN, Conn. - Protein Sciences is looking to drum up some brand recognition behind its flu shot with a new social media campaign - #ShowMeTheVial - featuring Flublok influenza vaccine.

To promote awareness and healthy living, raise money for organizations supporting patients and encourage individuals to ask for Flublok, Protein Sciences will donate money to charity each time someone "shows them the Flublok vial."

In addition, participants will be entered to win a Fit & Healthy prize package that includes a new Fitbit Blaze.
Health Canada doesn't share FDA concern over homeopathic teething remedies

OTTAWA - Health Canada doesn't share the same concerns as the Food and Drug Administration when it comes to homeopathic teething remedies, the Canadian health agency announced Thursday.
Summer camps admit head lice can be real headache

SAN FRANCISCO - New research to be presented at the 2016 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition finds that lice can be the end of a happy summer for many kids at sleepaway camp.