HEALTH

Reuters: Starpharma, Ansell offer Zika-virus protection to Australia's Olympic team
CVS Health launches in-store fundraising campaign to benefit ALA's LUNG FORCE initiative
WOONSOCKET, R.I. - CVS Health on Monday launched an in-store fundraising campaign at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide to benefit the American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative.

Now through June 11, customers can donate $1, $3 or more at the register at 7,900 CVS Pharmacy locations and online at www.cvs.com/lung. CVS Health is the national presenting sponsor of LUNG FORCE, which is focused on raising awareness about lung cancer in women and increasing research funding to save lives.

Snack foods aisle gets a taste of Korea

LA PALMA, Calif. -- As consumer palates grow ever more sophisticated and demand soars for healthier, more innovative snack foods, a leading Asian brand is launching a unique new snack.

Annie Chun's has rolled out a new savory addition to its line of better-for-you Seaweed Crisps: Korean Style BBQ. The company says the healthy, bite-sized snack touts the flavor essence of a traditional Korean barbecue.
MD Labs' Rxight advances President's Precision Medicine Initiative

WASHINGTON – In an effort to expand upon President Barack Obama’s Precision Medicine Initiative and explore innovative ways to individualize patient care, representatives from MD Labs recently met with senior leadership at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
NBTY donates more than 420,000 pounds of protein bars to Island Harvest Food Bank

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. - NBTY has donated 421,315 pounds of nutrition bars to Island Harvest Food Bank, which, in turn, will supplement approximately 350,000 meals to Long Islanders struggling with food insecurity, the company announced Thursday. The donation, which consists of NBTY's nutritionally-rich Balance Bars and Pure Protein Bars, represents the largest single donation ever made in the history of the National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Campaign.
Regulatory collaboration on OTC product launches the theme of this year's CHPA RSQ

WASHINGTON - The Consumer Healthcare Products Association will host its Regulatory, Scientific & Quality Conference next week in Bethesda, Md, featuring more than a dozen education sessions on key regulatory, scientific and quality issues impacting the OTC business.
Zarbees: Most parents read vitamin labels when it comes to their kids

SALT LAKE CITY - U.S. parents express confidence interpreting ingredient labels and vigilant nutrition label reading habits when it comes to children's and baby vitamins, according to a new survey of 2,000 U.S. parents from Zarbee's Naturals released Thursday.
Dr. Oz recognizes Omron with Golden Heart Honors

LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Omron Healthcare was honored at the 10th Annual HealthCorps Gala hosted by Dr. Mehmet Oz and Lisa Oz on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Ranndy Kellogg, newly appointed president and CEO of Omron Healthcare, accepted the Golden Heart Honors, which are bestowed on individuals and organizations for their efforts and leadership in promoting health and wellness among children.
Seasoned consumer health operator to lead IM HealthScience in 2017

BOCA RATON, Fla. – IM HealthScience announced Thursday the planned retirement of Ellen Geisel, president, who will be leaving the company in March 2017. Dave Swenson, VP marketing and operations, will assume the role of president upon Geisel's retirement.
Update: CRN objects to proposed 3rd-party verification rule

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Thursday morning reported that an amendment calling for third-party certification of supplement brands sold in U.S. commissaries was withdrawn from consideration during yesterday’s Senate Armed Services Committee mark-up.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Wednesday initially stood up against this proposed pre-market approval requirement on dietary supplements being sold on U.S. military bases.