HEALTH

Former U.S. ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development joins Nielsen
NEW YORK — Nielsen Holdings on Monday named Karen Kornbluh its EVP external affairs, effective immediately. Reporting to incoming CEO Mitch Barns — who succeeds CEO David Calhoun on Jan. 1 — Kornbluh will lead Nielsen’s global work in a number of key areas, including: government and public affairs and services; privacy strategy; corporate social responsibility; and multicultural market development. She will be based in Washington but will split her time in New York.
Report: Dietary supplements utilized as preventive health care can save health system tens of billions of dollars
WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Thursday released a report finding that dietary supplementation can save the healthcare system tens of billions over the next decade.

The report demonstrated that supplementation at preventive intake levels in high-risk populations can reduce the number of medical events associated with heart disease, age-related eye disease, diabetes and bone disease in the United States, representing the potential for significant cost savings.

Diabetes management carries through to the grocery trip

Diabetes management carries through to respondents' grocery shopping as they seek out particular products, according to a recent online survey of more than 500 AccentHealth viewers with diabetes or a family history of diabetes. As many as 70% of sufferers are looking for specific food product labels when shopping; specifically, sugar-free and low-sugar foods (6-in-10) and low-carb food and vitamins/supplements (5-in-10). To see more Patient Views, click here.
Reports: Drug industry organizations sue Seattle-area county government over drug-disposal ordinance

NEW YORK — Four drug industry trade groups are suing the board of health in King County, Wash., over a local health ordinance that they say shifts the burden of sustainable disposal of unwanted drugs onto drug companies, according to published reports.
Doc visits, diet and exercise most important activities for diabetics
Diabetics constantly on the look-out for new ways to manage disease

Among sufferers and those with a diabetic in the household, 80% look for new ways to manage their diabetes, according to a recent online survey of more than 500 AccentHealth viewers. As many as 77% indicated that they eat healthy to help manage diabetes. To see more Patient Views, click here.

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GfK: Brands considered 'best friends' boast 3x more positive word of mouth and 2.5x the recommendations

NEW YORK — GfK Consumer Experiences North America on Thursday released its GfK Brand Benchmark Study, which assessed US consumers’ relationships with hundreds of products and services in 48 categories, and found stark disparities in what different generations value in a brand. For example, while both Generations X and Y value a product’s functionality, Gen Y also cares strongly about a brand’s image and notoriety.
ZeaVision expands distribution of its EyePromise supplement line

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — ZeaVision on Wednesday announced that its EyePromise natural supplements are now available for broader distribution through vitamin, health retail and e-tail channels.

EyePromise products contain the highest levels of natural zeaxanthin of any eye health supplement, according to ZeaVision. The newest formula, EyePromise vizual EDGE, is based on the success of EyePromise vizual EDGE PRO, popular among professional athletes because it enhances their ability to see objects better and, therefore, react faster.
Healthcare practitioners are 'go-to' source for diabetes info
Most people managing diabetes interested in weight-loss programs