HEALTH

Omron combines heat and TENS pain relief with new Omron Heat Pain Pro

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Omron recently launched its Omron Heat Pain Pro, the only device on the market that combines heat with TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) technology to relieve acute muscle and joint pain.
Leap launches new ready-to-mix smoothie bowl powders
LOS ANGELES - Smoothie bowls just got a whole lot simpler to make, thanks to Leap's new ready-to-mix smoothie bowl powders. Made entirely of organic whole fruits, vegetables and plant proteins, Leap makes it easy to prepare a superfood-infused smoothie bowl in under a minute. Each flavor offers an ideal balance of vegan protein, omega fats, fiber and up to four servings of nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables.

Nutrabolt launches FitJoy Protein Bars

BRYAN, Texas – Nutrabolt, parent company of Cellucor, recently announced the arrival of FitJoy, a new premium fitness lifestyle brand. First to arrive in the FitJoy brand family are FitJoy Protein Bars. Each bar provides 20 grams of protein and is gluten-free, GMO-free and free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and added preservatives.
Ava Science launches wearable fertility tracking bracelet

SAN FRANCISCO - Ava, a medical technology company focused on innovations in women’s reproductive health, recently announced the official launch of its first product — the Ava bracelet, a fertility tracking wearable that uses new technology to detect a woman’s fertile window.
FDA fortifies VMS oversight with revised draft guidance on NDIs

SILVER SPRING, Md. - In the latest move to fortify regulations governing the dietary supplement industry, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued a revised draft guidance to improve dietary supplement companies' new dietary ingredient premarket safety notifications to the agency. These notifications help the agency identify safety concerns before products reach consumers.

In response to the news, the Council for Responsible Nutrition joined Informa Exhibitions with plans for an industry-wide webinar on the topic of New Dietary Ingredient Notifications.
The Female Health Company and Aspen Park Pharmaceuticals names board of combined company

CHICAGO - The Female Health Company and Aspen Park Pharmaceuticals on Thursday named the members of the new board of directors of the combined company who will begin serving upon completion of their proposed merger.
“The Veru Healthcare Board includes some of the most highly regarded and renowned individuals in their respective fields,” stated O.B. Parrish, chairman and CEO FHC.
Performance Health launches Biofreeze into retail from professional market

AKRON, Ohio – Performance Health recently announced the availability of Biofreeze at consumer retail starting in the fall of 2016.

For 25 years, in concert with healthcare professionals, Biofreeze Pain Reliever has been helping people reduce their pain. Now the brand will also reach consumers who purchase pain relief products at retail, including grocery, drug and mass merchandise stores, expanding the reach of the pain relief that Biofreeze and its healthcare professional partners provide.
Nature's Bounty teams with Olympic great Mary Lou Retton

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. - Nature's Bounty on Tuesday announced it is teaming up with decorated gymnast Mary Lou Retton on the #DearFutureMe campaign to help catapult attention for the importance of thinking about future health today. As a notable five-time medalist, Mary Lou Retton is reflecting on her personal health goals and experiences to inspire others to pay it forward when it comes to their own future health.
Life Wear Technologies launches ThermalMAX

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. - Life Wear Technologies recently announced the launch of ThermalMAX long lasting heat packs.

ThermalMAX heat packs deliver customers optimal heat therapy for over 2 hours, which will deliver a new level of long lasting, wearable therapy to consumers in need of deep heat therapy.
GMDC taps long-time association veteran for VP member development role

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Global Market Development Center on Monday named Troy Beeler VP member development.

“Troy is truly the right person for GMDC and this position because of his extensive association experience - which is essential to the role - and deep knowledge of our industry and members,” stated Patrick Spear, president and CEO of GMDC. “Troy brings global and international business acumen that aligns with the association’s vision for growth. We welcome him to our ecosystem of thought leaders.”