HEALTH

Rep. Mia Love joins Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus as co-chair
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, as of last week has taken on a new leadership role as a co-chair of the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus. Love replaces Rep. Jason Chaffetz, formerly a DSC co-chair, who retired from the House of Representatives this summer.
Wally's Natural introduces new ear-cleaning kit for kids
AUBURN, Calif. — Wally's Natural recently introduced a new innovative ear scrub for kids that allows users to clean their ears without puncturing an ear drum.

Wally's Natural Kids Ear Scrub resembles a small makeup sponge and comes with a shampoo-like cleaner. The mild formula of the shampoo and soft sponge provide a gentle scrubbing action.

The product is gaining additonal distribution through Albertsons and Safeway in November, Wally's Natural reported.

Congress passes OTC hearing aid legislation
Spotlight Innovation launches new homeopathic topical analgesic solution

URBANDALE, Iowa — Spotlight Innovation on Monday announced that its subsidiary Caretta Therapeutics' new over-the-counter chronic pain relief product, Venodol roll-on, is now available for pre-order in the U.S. on the company's web site.
SPINS continues to grow with 2 new hires

CHICAGO — Health-and-wellness retail insight provider SPINS this week added two new members to its team. The company named Patrick Kelly SVP customer solutions and AJ Rivera its principal of global enterprise sales.
ZSS brings its beauty supplement to GNC

ST LOUIS — Ingestible beauty brand ZSS’ supplements are getting a wide launch. The brand announced this week that it had partnered with GNC to carry its Clear Skin and Radiant Skin targeted supplements starting in October.

The Clear Skin products focus on blemishes and skin sensitivity, while the Radiant Skin supplements are formulated to fight signs of aging and environmental stressors, the company said. The products are all free of parabens, carcinogens, hormone disruptors and PEGS.
TrueSelf Foods’ low-FODMAP snack bars get Walmart.com distribution

WACCABUC, N.Y. — A line of snack bars from the maker of foods designed for consumers with gastrointestinal discomfort TrueSelf Foods is getting a wider audience. The company recently announced that it would be available on Walmart.com
Aubío Life Sciences intros cold sore treatment gel

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Personal health care company Aubío Life Sciences is bringing its latest product to market.
HRG publishes e-book on preparing memorable buyer presentations

WAUKESHA, Wis. —Hamacher Resource Group is getting into the e-book game with the release of “The Most Important 20 Minutes of Your Year, Buyer Presentations: A Guide for CPG Manufacturers.” The book provides an overview of what presenters should consider when getting their buyer presentations ready.
All eyes focus on natural remedies

Consumers are gravitating toward more natural eye and ear care products that have fewer chemical additives, industry observers said.

The shift comes amid increasing demand for eye care products overall, as the baby boomer population ages and younger consumers seek options for treating various eye irritations resulting from allergies, prolonged exposure to computer screens and other factors.