HEALTH

Perrigo names new leader of company's Branded Consumer Healthcare division
DUBLIN - Perrigo on Thursday announced that Sharon Kochan, Perrigo EVP and general manager, international, will have expanded responsibilities that will now include providing leadership and strategic direction to the company's Branded Consumer Healthcare segment following the resignation of Marc Coucke, who previously served as EVP and general manager of the BCH segment.
Moberg Pharma focuses on speed of results in new Kerasal campaign

Living Essentials supports Special Operations Warrior Foundation with limited-edition 5-Hour Energy

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - Living Essentials, distributor of 5-hour Energy shots, continues to support military causes with the debut of a limited edition, Extra Strength Cherry flavor 5-hour Energy shot.
NBTY backs MET-Rx line extensions with extensive ad campaign

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. - NBTY on Wednesday unveiled three new lines of innovative products across its MET-Rx portfolio. In addition to the product innovation, the brand is launching a full packaging refresh and a national advertising campaign. To help bring this to life, MET-Rx has partnered with Joey Bosa, a collegiate defensive end and one of the top projected 2016 football prospects.
FDA approves 3 Aurobindo generics

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved three generics from Aurobindo Pharma this week — two prescription drugs and one OTC. On Tuesday, the agency approved Aurobindo’s generic Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan) tablets, and on Wednesday gave its OK to the company's generic Opana (oxymorphone HCl) and Pepcid AC (famotidine).
Survey: Digital health tools reduce health costs

DALLAS - Three-in-four consumers who use digital health tools say their health apps/devices have made them healthier, according to a HealthMine survey released Tuesday. And 59% of consumers who use digital health tools use them at least once per day.

Another 57% responded that using digital health tools has helped to lower their healthcare costs.
Retrobrands USA looking to bring Aspergum back to market

MAHWAH, N.J. - RJM Licensing, in partnership with Arabella Enterprises, on Wednesday announced they have been signed by Retrobrands USA to help bring back Aspergum, a chewable aspirin product indicated to soothe sore throats, control fevers and provide all over pain relief.
Researchers find four supplements that boost efficacy of antidepressants

PARKVILLE, Australia - An international evidence review has found that certain nutritional supplements can increase the effectiveness of antidepressants for people with clinical depression.

Omega 3 fish oils, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), methylfolate (bioactive form of folate) and vitamin D, were all found to boost the effects of medication.
Sundown Naturals launches 'Reach for the Orange' tour, television campaign

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. - Sundown Naturals on Monday officially launched the "100% Goodness Tour" in support of goodness in all its forms. For three months the "Sundown Naturals 100% Goodness Tour" will travel cross-country to bring people together to celebrate wellness.
For travelers, Neuroon introduces jet lag wearable

WARSAW, Poland - A recent study at Stanford University demonstrated how exposing a person to short flashes of light during sleep could be the secret to minimizing jet lag. Through manipulating levels of melatonin in the body, there is a significant speed-up in the process of the body adjusting to its rescheduled circadian rhythm.