HEALTH

WASHINGTON - U.S. adult obesity rates decreased in four states (Minnesota, Montana, New York and Ohio), increased in two (Kansas and Kentucky) and remained stable in the rest, between 2014 and 2015, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America, a report from the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

This marks the first time in the past decade that any states have experienced decreases – aside from a decline in Washington, D.C. in 2010.

ST. LOUIS - Express Scripts on Wednesday announced the launch of its Diabetes Care Value Program, the industry's most comprehensive approach to improve pharmacy care while controlling plan costs for people with diabetes.

SAN FRANCISCO - Growth across the niche "float industry" may be driving sales of Epsom salt at home, according to a release from the San Francisco Salt Company Wednesday. The category reached $127 million in sales on 12.5% growth for the 52 weeks ended July 10 across total U.S. multi-outlet channels, according to IRI data. Retail outlets that provide shallow tubs filled with Epsom salts are trending among consumers in search of deep relaxation experiences.

OAKMONT, Pa. - NuGo Nutrition, a fast-growing lifestyle brand in the natural foods category known for creating protein bars for several lifestyles, on Wednesday announced it has acquired the sports performance brand, Promax from Promax Nutrition Corporation.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

FRANKLIN, Wis. - Carmex will be the presenting sponsor for the nationally-televised College Classic football game this Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at iconic Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, where the LSU Tigers will be playing the Wisconsin Badgers at 2:30pm CST. Carmex is also the presenting sponsor prior to the game on ESPN College GameDay, college football's longest-running and most-celebrated pregame show, which will be broadcast live from Lambeau Field.

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Monday announced that the ultimate Washington insider, Charlie Cook, editor and publisher of the Cook Political Report and columnist for the National Journal, will share his political perspectives with attendees of The Conference: CRN’s Annual Symposium for the Dietary Supplement Industry in October.

FRANKLIN, Wis. - Carma Laboratories unveiled a new look across its product lineup - while the iconic brand will still display the recognizable yellow and red colors that have been associated with the brand for 80 years, the new packaging will feature softer, rounder edges and a new slightly curved logo that complements the rounded card shape.

Augmenting the updated look will be the brand's "Crafted for Comfort" seal. Retailers can expect to see the new packaging on store shelves in August.