News Briefs

Resbiotic’s microbiome-based supplements are now available for purchase at Walmart. 

The brand announced that several of its products, including resB Lung support probiotic and resM postbiotic, are now available at the retailer’s stores across the United States, as well as online. 

"Launching at Walmart is a game-changer for resbiotic and our mission to deliver groundbreaking wellness solutions to more people than ever before," said Dr. C. Vivek Lal, founder of resbiotic. "We are beyond excited to launch our products in Walmart stores nationwide. This launch is a testament to the growing demand for innovative, research-backed supplements that empower people to take charge of their health."

Pepcid is releasing two Soothing Gummies dietary supplements.

New from the brand are: 

• Soothing Gummies + Stress Relief: Formulated with 500 mg of tricalcium phosphate to help relieve occasional heartburn, upset stomach and acid indigestion with lemon balm extract to help ease occasional stress and calm nerves. The gummies contain other natural flavors to provide a peach-raspberry taste.
• Soothing Gummies + Sleep Support: Formulated with 500 mg of tricalcium phosphate and 3 mg of melatonin to help relieve occasional sleeplessness. It also has other natural flavors to provide a strawberry taste.

The gummies are available at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Amazon and Walgreens for an SRP of $9.97. 

Ardell is debuting a new product line designed to give users a salon-quality gel manicure in just one swipe. 

The 1 Step Gel Polish collection combines base, color and top coat into a single formula that offers users a glossy and chip-resistant finish for up to 14 days, the brand shared. 

Available in 36 shades that include such trending colors as lavender, mocha mousse and baby blue, each polish in the range retails for $12 and can be purchased online via Ardell’s website, as well as Amazon. 

There’s a new Hershey’s bar hitting shelves, but only for a limited time. 

New from the brand is the milk chocolate with caramel bar, which is a new take on the classic milk chocolate bar that contains a caramel center.

Consumers can pick up the limited-edition Hershey’s milk chocolate with caramel bar at retailers nationwide in packs of six throughout the summer. 

Corona is broadening the retail distribution of its Sunbrew beverage line. 

The Sunbrew Citrus Cerveza is a new take on traditional Mexican beer that is brewed with orange and lime peels and features citrus flavors. 

It contains a 4.5% ABV and 180 calories per 12-fl.-oz. bottle. Consumers can now find the beverage at retailers that carry Corona products nationwide. 

HRG will be moderating the panel, “Changing Channels: Home Health, Diabetes, and the New Patient Journey,” at the ECRM Home Health Care Education and EPPS Program in Jacksonville, Fla., May 5 – 8, 2025. The educational session is on Tuesday, May 6 and will include a discussion moderated by Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations and member of the owner group at HRG. Panelists include:

• John Hickman, H-E-B
• Ritu Jani, Drive Medical
• Charles Miller, Persuadable Research
• Kamal Haddad, Health Mobius
• Kyle Kline and Joanna Moy, A&D Medical

The session will include a summary of recent consumer research conducted by Persuadable Research and HRG exploring emerging trends in home health care and diabetes management, through the lens of evolving consumer behavior. The panelists will examine how technology, patient preferences and access to care are reshaping go-to-market models, including innovations in remote monitoring, personalized care and digital engagement. Attendees will walk away with insights into how healthcare providers and stakeholders can adapt to meet the needs of today’s increasingly proactive and tech-savvy patients.