HEALTH

Dietary supplement industry outlines new pedigree protocol
WASHINGTON — The dietary supplement industry’s self-regulatory coalition, the SIDI Work Group, on Thursday released an updated draft of the “Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients Protocol,” and is seeking feedback from industry stakeholders and regulators by July 3.
Oska Pulse pain relief device earns 'best product' nod from golf pros
CARLSBAD, Calif.— Oska Pulse, a wearable electromagnetic field device that eases pain, was recently named "Best Product" at the 27th Annual ING Spring Conference, an annual gathering of media and golf industry executives conducted by the non-profit networking organization, the International Network of Golf.

HRG front-end expert to address HDA’s Business and Leadership Conference

WAUKESHA, Wis.– Dave Wendland, Hamacher Resource Group’s VP strategic relations will be presenting at the Front-end Forum during the Healthcare Distribution Alliance’s Business and Leadership Conference in Phoenix. Wendland is presenting the Front-end Forum opening session and moderating a distributor panel about segmenting community pharmacies to deliver more personalized solutions.
Survey: Weighty Americans seeking fitness, nutrition

NEW YORK — The desire to be in good shape and look good is one of the prime reasons people exercise, but Americans appear to be frustratingly far from their goals. In a new survey on fitness by ReportLinker, a majority of Americans were quick to find flaws in their physique. Just a third of respondents say they believe they’re in good shape, and 42% consider themselves to be too fat.
CVS Pharmacy opens first Colorado retail location

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy has opened its first standalone store in the Centennial State. CVS Pharmacy executives celebrated the grand opening of the new store in Parker, Colo. — the first of three slated to open in the greater Denver market this year — with state Sen. Jim Smallwood and state Rep. Kim Ransom.
Nielsen expands relationship with Family Dollar

NEW YORK — Nielsen announced Wednesday that it has expanded its relationship with Family Dollar as the architect and exclusive provider of Family Dollar's Trading Area and custom product hierarchy.
Study: Hospitalized flu patients who never got vaccinated are twice as likely to die

ATLANTA — A new study in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases found that flu vaccination reduced deaths, intensive care unit admissions, ICU length of stay and overall duration of hospitalization among hospitalized flu patients. This study is an important first step in better understanding whether flu vaccines can reduce severe flu outcomes even if they fail to protect against infection.
OlivinoLife introduces supplement based on Mediterranean Diet

DAVIS, Calif. — OlivinoLife on Wednesday launched Olivino, the first Mediterranean Diet supplement, according to the company. Olivino combines non-GMO bioactive ingredients derived from Mediterranean Diet staple foods including olives, grapes and tomatoes.
2017 Women's Choice Award goes to eos

NEW YORK — The Women's Choice Award on Tuesday honored eos with the 2017 Women's Choice Award based on recommendations from its female customers in a customer satisfaction survey conducted by WomenCertified.
PregPrep launches line of supplements to support conception

NEW YORK — PregPrep in May announced the launch of its doctor-formulated products to support conception across the retail pharmacy channel, including Walgreens and Rite Aid.

“We’re thrilled to be on the shelves of Walgreens and Rite Aid,” stated Marjorie Jaffe Goldner, PregPrep CEO. “PregPrep’s mission is to help women and men be proactive and kick start their conception, and these drug retailers are helping us reach our goals of being accessible to the masses.”