HEALTH

Salvatori-Scott celebrates 30 years
NEW ORLEANS — Salvatori-Scott last week celebrated the company's founding 30 years ago with the man who started it all, Steve Salvatori (second from the right in the picture above), during McKesson ideaShare 2017, here.

Pictured from left to right are SSI partners Charlie Gurney, Mike McNeil, Marianne Nihan (president), Steve Salvatori (chairman) and Dan Briggs.

The SSI team replicated the celebration of its 10-year anniversary, which also happened to be held during a McKesson event that was hosted in New Orleans (see picture below).
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Halls Kids brings sore throat, vitamin C pops to cough-cold aisle

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Mondelēz International’s Halls brand is bringing new throat lozenge pops and dietary supplement pop for children to market with Halls Kids. The company has introduced the Halls Kids Cough and Sore Throat pops, as well as the Halls Kids Vitamin C pops.
Nature's Bounty Co. names three new members to its Scientific Advisory Council

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — The Nature's Bounty Co. on Tuesday announced that it has appointed three additional members to its Scientific Advisory Council. Chaired by David Katz, The Nature's Bounty Co. Scientific Advisory Council is a group of scientists who are considered subject matter experts in different areas of science and nutrition. Each member of the Council is selected for the expertise they bring with regard to specific nutrients of interest that align with the benefit platforms around which The Nature's Bounty Co. innovates.
OTC hearing aid bill poised for House approval, CTA says

ARLINGTON, Va. — The House of Representatives is poised to pass the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017, which includes the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act, the Consumer Technology Association noted in a release on Tuesday. The act would create a new class of over-the-counter hearing aids and allows non-prescription hearing devices to be marketed to treat mild to moderate hearing loss.
DNA Diagnostics Center brings four genetic testing options to retail

FAIRFIELD, Ohio — DNA Diagnostics Center on Tuesday announced the launch of its new product line called HomeDNA, a targeted selection of at-home genetic tests for skin care, healthy weight, ancestry and paternity that helps consumers make better health and wellness choices, and provides answers about family relationships both past and present.

Beginning in July, HomeDNA from DDC will be the first suite of home DNA testing products in retail stores nationwide, according to the company.
Mentholatum innovates dry-eye care with new Rohto Dry-Aid

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Mentholatum Company on Wednesday launched Rohto Dry-Aid, a non-blurry tear repair formula that is clinically shown to provide longer lasting dry eye relief versus the leading brand, the company stated.
CRN explores addition of medical food to its lobbying repertoire

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Tuesday announced it is exploring adding representation for companies in the medical food industry to its mission, following a unanimous vote by the CRN board of directors at its June board meeting to launch an examination of this burgeoning sector of the nutrition category.
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Optimum Nutrition launches two breakfast smoothie options

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Global performance nutrition leader Optimum Nutrition today announced the arrival of two new options designed to help make protein-rich breakfasts fast and easy and help put fitness goals in reach. The respected fitness nutrition brand is shaking up morning routines with Optimum Nutrition Greek Yogurt Protein Smoothie and Whey & Oats, innovative new start-your-day proteins available at retailers by early July.