HEALTH

WATSONVILLE, Calif. Nordic Naturals on Wednesday announced the launch of its new Ultimate Omega Sport formulation on an exclusive basis through GNC for one year.

ATLANTA The number of states with an obesity prevalence of 30% or more tripled in two years to nine states in 2009, according to a CDC Vital Signs report issued Tuesday.

In 2000, no state had an obesity prevalence of 30% or more. The report, "State-Specific Obesity Prevalence Among Adults – United States, 2009," also found no state met the nation's Healthy People 2010 goal to lower obesity prevalence to 15%.

HAYWARD, Calif. Prince of Peace Enterprises on Tuesday announced special in-store promotional discounts on 1.76-oz. tubes of Tiger Balm neck and shoulder rub, the company’s newest product. The promotional discounts are being offered at CVS/pharmacy and Walgreens stores, and are in effect through Aug. 31.

WASHINGTON The Natural Products Association on Wednesday challenged a Consumer Reports report in the September 2010 issue around dietary supplements as “an attack on dietary supplements -- including a call for additional regulation of the industry -- that presents a far from balanced and accurate representation of the industry or the laws that regulate it.”

Many of the products mentioned in the report, the NPA added, aren’t even dietary supplements but adulterated drugs being sold in violation of standing regulation.

LOS ANGELES Reed's, the maker of a line of sodas popular in natural food stores, on Tuesday announced that Publix will begin carrying Reed's natural ginger nausea relief, a ginger-based remedy for nausea and motion sickness, in the over-the-counter remedy aisle in all Publix locations.

"This is a terrific fit for both Reed's and Publix and we are excited to introduce Reed's natural ginger nausea relief into all Publix supermarket locations in the Southeast and expand our distribution," stated Chris Reed, chairman and CEO of Reed's.

MORRISTOWN, N.J. Actavis on Tuesday announced the reintroduction of its FeverAll acetaminophen suppositories to retail following the completion of updates to the company’s manufacturing facility.

The brand will be marketed in publications read by new parents and healthcare professionals, the company stated.