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The Food and Drug Administration has started a public process to redefine the meaning of the word “healthy” when it comes to food labeling.

"Redefining 'healthy' is part of an overall plan to provide consumers with information and tools to enable them to easily and quickly make food choices consistent with public health recommendations and to encourage the development of healthier foods by the industry," according to a statement Tuesday on FDA.gov.

CAMP HILL, Pa. - Rite Aid announced Tuesday that naloxone, a medication that can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is now available at more than 440 pharmacies in Kentucky, Ohio, Oregon and Vermont without a prescription, subject to state regulations.

Previously, naloxone, which can be administered by injection or nasal spray, was only available with a physician’s prescription.

TORONTO - The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada on Monday named Justin Bates as permanent CEO of the organization.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Sephora is aiming to attract more teens to its stores by introducing a new Teen Makeup Class designed to teach teens how to reach their #beautygoals.

Free for Beauty Insiders, Sephora's new Teen Makeup class is one of the retailer's 12 classes covering the most in-demand beauty looks, such as Contour & Highlight, Brow Shaping, or Essential Eyeliner. In the 90 minute Teen Makeup Class, Sephora says its coaches focus on fun, helping to find the right products in a no-stress setting.

CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif. -- 99 Cents Only Stores has teamed up with the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles on a creative promotion involving students and 99 Cents Only merchandise.

FIDM visual design students were put into groups and tasked with creating a one-of-a-kind design using items purchased from 99 Cents Only Stores. Each group selected a theme at random based on the departments in the store. The themes included Household Supplies, Halloween Products, Food Packaging and Party Supplies.