HEALTH

Study: PCP and ER visits for GERD down since OTC PPIs switched
WASHINGTON - The availability of proton pump inhibitors in the self-care aisles may be responsible for a reduction in doctor visits and trips to the emergency room for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology published Wednesday.
Nelsons expands Rescue heritage into supplement space
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. - For the first time in the brand’s long history, Nelsons is launching a new range of dietary supplements called Rescue Plus that contain clinically proven ingredients as well as the same five flowers remedies found in the original Rescue Remedy.

Significant global market research has shown that the new brand will attract new consumers to the category, Nelsons noted.

JAMA: Overall supplement use stable, though use of multivitamins down

CHICAGO - Supplement use among U.S. adults remained stable from 1999-2012, with more than half of adults reporting use of supplements, while use of multivitamins decreased during this time period, according to a study appearing in the Oct. 11 issue of JAMA.

Overall, the use of supplements remained stable between 1999 and 2012, with 52%of U.S. adults reporting use of any supplements in 2011-2012. Use of MVMM decreased, with 37% reporting use in 1999-2000 and 31% reporting use in 2011-2012.
Lanes Brands brings latest joint care supplement to U.S. market
CADCA names CHPA CEO 'Humanitarian of the Year'

WASHINGTON – The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America honored Scott Melville, president and CEO for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, at its 18th annual Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner held here last week.

CADCA named Melville its Humanitarian of the Year for his commitment to addressing the complex issues of medicine abuse and misuse and for CHPA’s 10 years of outstanding partnership with CADCA.
HDA Research Foundation names new COO

ARLINGTON, Va. – The HDA Research Foundation (formerly the Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research) on Thursday named Perry Fri its new COO. He assumes leadership of the Foundation, the 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization of the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA, formerly HDMA), from Karen Ribler, who retired at the end of September.
Safeway to open weight loss clinics in 5 Bay Area stores

SAN FRANCISCO — Weight loss clinics will soon be coming to several Bay Area Safeway stores. Safeway, alongside Costa Mesa, Calif.-based weight loss clinic chain Lean for Life By Lindora Clinic, announced Friday that Lean for Life by Lindora Clinics will be opening on Oct. 10 at five Safeway stores in Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Menlo Park and San Jose.
The Weather Company teams with Theraflu on new Cold and Flu Tracker app

NEW YORK - The Weather Company announced Thursday a new cold and flu experience that will leverage real-time sentiment data to provide updates on cold and flu activity at a hyperlocal level. The Weather Company introduced the Cold and Flu Tracker, sponsored by GSK Consumer Healthcare's Theraflu brand, which is available on weather.com, Theraflu.com and The Weather Channel app.
Bio-Oil supports Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors in latest video campaign
Opti-Bar: Optimum Nutrition balances fiber, protien in latest bar intro

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Optimum Nutrition on Tuesday announced the release of Opti-Bar.