Lance Armstrong's VC invests in muscle-stimulation app maker; Ancient Nutrition appoints Shearson CEO; Penchienati-Bosetta heads specialized nutrition at Danone; and pharma veteran Philipp leads vapor technology firm.

Participants in FDA-commissioned CONFER study were scored on following label instructions for checking whether a potential patient has overdosed and administering a naloxone dose before calling for emergency help as well as on a "composite of cognitive walkthrough" of all those steps. Participants were in four groups: adult users of heroin and prescription opioids; those persons' friends and family members 18 years old and up; and separate groups of volunteers, 15- to 17-year-olds and adults.

Development of the model DFLs was a first for agency, reflecting alarm over public health crisis of overdoses from opioid abuse, which reached nearly 48,000 in 2017. The project was "part of our broader commitment to addressing the opioid crisis" and should help sponsors with potential naloxone OTC switch NDAs, says Commissioner Scott Gottlieb.

Trademarks registered and published for opposition with UDPTO in Class 3 – cosmetics and cleaning Preps, and Class 5 –pharmaceuticals. Marks for vitamin, mineral and supplement products also are registered or published for opposition in both Class 3 and Class 5.

"Probably the worst offense" among Perrigo's problems is that before appointing President and CEO Murray Kessler in November, it had three CEOs since 2016, making him the fourth chief executive in three years, says Kessler. Perrigo's move to a self-care focus means "a broader emphasis on the wellness component of health and wellness" and opening its portfolio of products and categories to areas including nutraceuticals, oral care, probiotics, therapeutic skin care products and others.

Gillette’s polarizing new video, which challenges men to “do more” to address behavior broadly painted as toxic masculinity, has elicited fervid reactions from all corners of the Internet. Whether the P&G brand’s boldness pays off remains to be seen, but it adds fuel to a growing debate: Should brands insert themselves into today’s highly politicized climate, and can they afford not to?

L’Occitaine’s $900m Elemis buy will build out the manufacturer/retailer’s premium, natural-oriented beauty portfolio, adding a prestige brand that aspires to be a leader in global skin care with its nature/science balance and cross-generational consumer appeal.

Grecian Formula marketer Combe likens the process and calculations that informed FDA’s final rule against lead acetate to “a child’s game of telephone.” Environmental Defense Fund warns that if FDA grants Combe’s request – which the NGO suspects is unavoidable – it intends to cross-examine the company’s witnesses about consumer complaints and their handling in the firm’s past.

On par with 2017, the Personal Care Products Council was tracking more than 300 state bills last year with potential implications for its members, including measures ultimately enacted by California and Hawaii to deter cosmetic animal testing and ban environmentally questionable sunscreens.

Most US women ages 18-34 who take a supplement do so for beauty benefits, finds Mintel in a survey. Natural Marketing Institute says with science increasing understanding of nutrients, firms should offer supplements that address symptoms of common conditions consumers are treating with drugs.

Lance Armstrong's VC invests in muscle-stimulation app maker; Ancient Nutrition appoints Shearson CEO; Penchienati-Bosetta heads specialized nutrition at Danone; and pharma veteran Philipp leads vapor technology firm.

Gillette’s polarizing new video, which challenges men to “do more” to address behavior broadly painted as toxic masculinity, has elicited fervid reactions from all corners of the Internet. Whether the P&G brand’s boldness pays off remains to be seen, but it adds fuel to a growing debate: Should brands insert themselves into today’s highly politicized climate, and can they afford not to?

Trademarks registered and published for opposition with UDPTO in Class 3 – cosmetics and cleaning Preps, and Class 5 –pharmaceuticals. Marks for vitamin, mineral and supplement products also are registered or published for opposition in both Class 3 and Class 5.

Chobani introduces first line of non-dairy, plant-based yogurts; Mineralife in CBD market with MG Labs brand; Silk dairy-alternative line expands with Oat Yeah milk; Garden of Life extends to keto; Aloha protein powder reformulated; Arthrocen joint supplement in US; Chomptown Cookies from pea protein; GT is Good! on protein bars; Bimble bubbles with CBD; Enviromedica innovates in microbiome; and sweet potato and cayenne-infused date nectars from D'Vash.

"Probably the worst offense" among Perrigo's problems is that before appointing President and CEO Murray Kessler in November, it had three CEOs since 2016, making him the fourth chief executive in three years, says Kessler. Perrigo's move to a self-care focus means "a broader emphasis on the wellness component of health and wellness" and opening its portfolio of products and categories to areas including nutraceuticals, oral care, probiotics, therapeutic skin care products and others.

Chobani introduces first line of non-dairy, plant-based yogurts; Mineralife in CBD market with MG Labs brand; Silk dairy-alternative line expands with Oat Yeah milk; Garden of Life extends to keto; Aloha protein powder reformulated; Arthrocen joint supplement in US; Chomptown Cookies from pea protein; GT is Good! on protein bars; Bimble bubbles with CBD; Enviromedica innovates in microbiome; and sweet potato and cayenne-infused date nectars from D'Vash.

Rising rates of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive conditions fuel demand for brain health supplements among consumers, with more than a third of US consumers saying they would be “very likely” to take them for memory, according to research firm Natural Marketing Institute.