North America leads global $8.4 billion wellness boom
Beauty care, alternative medicine, and anti-aging solutions drive U.S. wellness spending as consumers pursue holistic physical, mental, and aesthetic well-being.
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Kearney: Agentic AI on the rise
Most retailers are unprepared for the disruption to come, according to the report, which identifies steps they can take to ease the transition.
Instacart gives SNAP recipients 50% off Instacart+ to boost nutrition access
Anyone who used an EBT SNAP card to buy groceries on Instacart in the past six months can now register for Instacart+ at half price for 12 months.
Holiday shoppers divided on spending despite more retailers' incentives
Retailers emphasize "stackable” deals, as 75% of consumers say combining coupons, free shipping, and cash back influences their purchases.
Nature Made expands “Fuel for Pharmacists” with $100K giveaway for National Pharmacy Week
Following an overwhelming positive response to its January 2025 launch, the program is back bigger than ever to celebrate National Pharmacy Week with a $100,000 lunch giveaway.
Helping pharmacists strengthen connections and improve care through mental health training
A partnership between the Cardinal Health Foundation and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Innovation Center provides mental health resources to help pharmacists support the needs of their patients and the well-being of their staff.
Aetna achieves over 81% of Medicare Advantage members in 4-star plans
Additionally, over 63% of Aetna Medicare Advantage members are in a 4.5-star plan for 2026.
Sai Life Sciences, Agility, and Centrix launch integrated CMC partnership
The alliance simplifies the process from preclinical research to initial human trials with coordinated project management and a single contact point.
Lupin announces strategic partnership program to expand reach of its long-acting injectable platform
Lupin's partnership program is designed to foster collaborations with companies looking to extend their product lifecycles.
CRN and Radicle Science announce 2025 Annette Dickinson Trailblazer Award honoree Deshanie Rai
Deshanie Rai, Ph.D., is vice president of global science, regulatory, and advocacy at OmniActive Health Technologies, and an adjunct professor at Tufts University.
CVS Pharmacy, MinuteClinic begin offering 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines nationwide
Vaccines for patients aged five and above are available at select CVS Pharmacy locations, while MinuteClinic offers vaccines for those 18 months and older.
Lupin to build $250 million manufacturing facility in Florida
The facility will produce vital respiratory medicines and bolster the company’s role as a global respiratory leader.
FMI Health & Well-being Summit 2025 highlights health and advocacy
Three-day “big screen” event spotlights strategies for connecting food, nutrition and public trust.
Oxford study finds Biofreeze delivers 10-second pain relief during major U.S. marathon
The study revealed that 70% of runners who participated in the study experienced meaningful pain relief within just 10 seconds of Biofreeze application resulting in a 35% reduction in pain.
Nature’s Way launches new Sambucus Ultra Immune Juicy Burst Chew
Building on its award-winning Sambucus brand, Nature’s Way delivers its trusted formula in a new, enjoyable format.