HEALTH

Kent Precision Foods Group expands Thick-It brand of dysphagia nutrition solutions
ST. LOUIS - Thick-It brand of dysphagia nutrition solutions on Monday expanded its line of proprietary xanthan-based thickening innovations with the introduction of a powder, allowing for greater bioavailability of thickened medications and supplements.
Minverva Research expands U.S. launch of Pure Gold Collagen beauty supplement
LONDON - Following the success of Pure Gold Collagen in the U.K. and its introduction in Ulta Beauty stores in the U.S., Minerva Research Labs is expanding its American presence with the launch of Pure Gold Collagen in Walgreens.

Carmex gives entrepreneurs 10,000 reasons to be '#InPursuitOf of an Unstoppable Dream'

FRANKLIN, Wis. - Carma Laboratories on Monday launched a grant program under its Carmex brand to support entrepreneurs who are #InPursuitOf of an Unstoppable Dream.
Industry making headway in reducing unintentional APAP overdose

WASHINGTON - Progress is being made to increase awareness of the safe use of acetaminophen, according to new research released Monday by the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition. The group says data collected from the National Poison Data System and released in late 2015 show a steady decline in unintentional exposures of acetaminophen, including dosing errors and accidental misuse, since a peak in 2009.
Report: Meredith Corp. leverages consumer intent across four areas
Clarion Brands survey finds 16% of women with UTI infections turn to OTC solution

TREVOSE, Pa. - According to a survey released Thursday by Clarion Brands, makers of Cystex, about 60% of women will contract a urinary tract infection at some point in their lives. And of that 60%, approximately 40% will have another.

To put that into perspective, UTIs account for more than 8 million doctor visits each year, making it the second most common type of infection in the body. Yet despite the prevalence of UTIs, the survey found that among women ages 18-54, half of women believe having a UTI would be embarrassing.
Weis Markets strengthens diabetes offering through Omnis Health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Omnis Health recently announced that Weis Markets has agreed to add its line of Embrace products to their blood glucose monitoring planogram, including the EmbracePRO system, the EmbraceEVO system, and the EmbraceEVO Complete Gestational Diabetes Monitoring Kit.

To combat the recent reduction in competitive bidding, Omnis Health has launched the EmbracePRO into the retail pharmacy chain as a viable solution to the ever-changing reimbursement landscape for diabetes testing, the company noted.
Alaska becomes 11th state to restrict DXM sales to adults

JUNEAU, Alaska - Alaska recently became the 11th state to help prevent the growing abuse threat posed by products containing dextromethorphan by restricting the sale of products containing DXM to Alaskans over the age of 18, or under 18 with a licensed practitioner’s prescription.
i-Health launches Culturelle Kids Regularity Gentle-Go Formula

CROMWELL, Conn. - I-Health on Thursday introduced its Culturelle Kids Regularity Gentle-Go Formula, combining probiotics with dietary fiber sourced from kiwi and chicory root for children.
Targeting active consumers, HotShot launches to break down muscle cramps

BOSTON -- HotShot on Thursday launched a sports nutrition shot formulated to help prevent exercise-associated muscle cramps. Millions of athletes and fitness enthusiasts suffer from them – even the best trained and most nutritionally-savvy, the company noted. They're painful, unpredictable and can rob an athlete of performance and confidence.