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  • Topricin addition soothes foot, ankle pain

    RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Topical BioMedics recently gained distribution for its Topricin Foot Therapy Cream, a homeopathic topical treatment for pain associated with fibromyalgia and neuropathy that is safe for diabetics. The cream has been specially formulated to address issues associated with foot and ankle pain and injuries.

  • Exclusive report highlights healthcare technology conference Health 2.0

    Looking back at the seventh annual Health 2.0 Fall Conference, which was held Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 in Santa Clara, Calif., at the Santa Clara Convention Center, more than 2,000 health information technology entrepreneurs and thought leaders gathered to forge ahead in leading the healthcare revolution through innovative technologies, policies and collaborative ideas. The conference lineup focused on the role of consumers, big data and healthcare marketplaces in forward-thinking companies and the future of health care.

  • Charge on the go with new Rayovac line

    MIDDLETON, Wis. — Spectrum Brands Holdings’ Rayovac battery division recently launched a new line of portable charging products, including the Rayovac 2-Hour Power mobile charging device, which provides instant power to Apple and Micro USB mobile devices. Other new products are the 7-Hour Back-Up Power Pack, the Phone Boost Keychain Charger and portable USB Car & Wall Chargers.

  • ADA pushes nutrition therapy

    Supermarket pharmacy operators last month received validation for the growing number of diabetes educators and dietary nutritionists walking their aisles. In the Oct. 9 issue of Diabetes Care, the American Diabetes Association recommended all people with diabetes make nutrition therapy a part of their treatment plan.

  • Rite Aid: Loyalty program targets seniors, rewards prescription fills

    Like any company looking to stage a turnaround, Rite Aid has employed multiple tactics to return to profitability and win back investors’ favor, but few of those programs have been as important to the chain’s efforts as its loyalty card program.

    While it’s neither the first retail pharmacy loyalty program nor the largest, Wellness+ stands out as being the first to tie in specifically to the pharmacy — and that’s what has helped make it so successful.

  • Garnier brings BB cream craze to mass

    NEW YORK — Garnier BB Cream Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector by L’Oréal made waves as the first mass-market BB cream to hit the United States.

    According to Garnier, 96% of women reported instantly smoothed skin; 90% noticed a more even complexion and 93% said their skin had a healthy glow after use.

  • Vendors in Profile

    Higi ‘scores’ with kiosks

    Through its biometric screening kiosks, its smartphone application and its website, Higi encourages users to take a more holistic approach to their health. True wellness, its creators insist, springs not just from such physical metrics as blood pressure, glucose readings and body mass index, but from lifestyle choices and connections to family, friends, neighbors and coworkers.

  • Clumps be gone with new CoverGirl mascara

    CINCINNATI — No one wants clumpy lashes. That’s why Procter & Gamble’s CoverGirl has created a clump-free zone with its Clump Crusher by Lash-Blast mascara.

    Positioned as a breakthrough in no-clump mascara, it promises to offer 200% more volume and zero clumps. How? A double-sided brush with lash-loading and clump-combing zones helps beauty mavens be clump-free, according to the beauty brand.

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