Consumer Wellness

Cardiovascular / Heart Health

Medtronic reports hacking risk in its Paceart Optima data workflow system that could allow hackers to access and manipulate heart device data; company has reported the issue to CISA and developed an update to eliminate the vulnerability
FierceBiotech (06/30)

Mount Sinai piloting Core Sound Imaging's Studycast Integration Program using Us2.ai's AI technology to analyze and incorporate medical images and data; program to assess the impact of AI on the clinical workflow of echocardiograms
MarketLine (06/29)

Liver / Kidney / Bladder Health

AstraZeneca lists new clinical trial to study effect of hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of single dose of injectable AZD2693
Contify Life Science News (06/27)

Novo Nordisk A/S lists new clinical trial to study how a single dose of injectable study medicine NNC0194-0499 behaves in participants with reduced liver function compared to participants with normal liver function
Contify Life Science News (06/27)

Immune System Health

FDA approves Pfizer's kinase inhibitor Litfulo to treat severe alopecia areata for patients 12 years of age and over, restoring up to 80% hair loss; Alopecia areata affects about 300,000 people in the US annually
CE Noticias Financieras (06/30)

Endo International's Par Sterile Products starts shipping injectable Posaconazole in the US, the first generic of Merck's Noxafil, following FDA approval; injection used to prevent aspergillus and candida infections in severely immunocompromised patients
Canada Newswire (06/30)

Neurological / Cognitive Health

Tonix Pharmaceuticals acquires Zembrace SymTouch injectable and Tosymra nasal spray migraine medications from Upsher-Smith Laboratories; the deal allows Upsher-Smith to focus on high-value generics and novel therapies
PR Newswire (06/27)

Women's Health Issues

FDA approves Bayer's ltravist iopromide -300, -370 iodine-based contrast agent for use in contrast-enhanced mammography; the new imaging technology aids in better visualization of breast lesions in women at high risk for breast cancer
AXIS Imaging News (06/27)

Breast Cancer Canada and AstraZeneca Canada announce C$200,000 grant for research teams using AI and precision diagnostics to enhance breast cancer detection; Illumina to provide in-kind donations of sequencing consumables
Wireless News (06/27)

Health Studies

Cedars-Sinai researchers find vaccination decreases income-based disparities in COVID-19 incidence, particularly in low-income communities; study underscores the importance of improving vaccination access in underserved areas for better population health
Cedars-Sinai (06/30)

Coordinated care between cardiologists, diabetes specialists and other team members significantly increases quality of care for type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease patients; in US two-thirds of patients with T2D develop ASCVD: Study
American Diabetes Association (06/27)

Foodborne Illnesses

Amin Trading issues US recall of three Indian spices due to salmonella contamination: Everest Garam Masala, Everest Sambhar Masala, and Maggi Masala ae Magic
Food Safety News (07/03)

Ferrero once again reports salmonella at its factory in Arlon, Belgium, which was behind a major salmonella outbreak in 2022
Food Safety News (07/03)

Healthy Foods & Beverages

UK government’s emission reduction strategy overlooking demand-side measures such as encouraging healthier, more sustainable diets, according to the UK's Climate Change Committee.
FoodNavigator.com (06/30)

Danone's recent Activia Fibre range aims to address research that shows 91% of people do not eat enough fiber in the UK, though 94% of consumers try to eat healthy; company says, 'as industry, we must continue to help consumers to make healthy choices'
FoodNavigator.com (06/27)

Vitamins / Supplements

Nature Made ranked as #1 pharmacist recommended vitamin and supplement brand in Pharmacy Times annual survey; Nature Made ranks high in vitamin and supplement segments, including sleep aids, herbal supplements, essential letter vitamins, and more
Associated Press (06/30)

Premium pet supplement producer Kradle partners with PetSmart to make their calming products for dogs available across US in time for Fourth of July celebrations; PetSmart shoppers can now find Kradle's Calming Chews and Bliss Bar Soft Bakes
Industry Intelligence Inc. (06/28)

Millennials & Gen Z

Global digital textile printer market to reach US$5.304B by 2033, after growing at 9.8% CAGR on rising demand for customized, personalized home decor, particularly with Gen Z's increasing purchasing power: Future Market Insights
Globe Newswire (07/03)

GlobalData: P&G partners with Lazada to launch haircare microsite targeting young consumers in Southeast Asia, tapping their growing demand for personalized hair care; company's investments in line with consumers’ needs in these countries
GlobalData Plc (07/03)

Children / Minors / Youth

Fox Chapel Publishing to start new children's nonfiction imprint, Curious Fox Books, that will focus on various topics including peaceful protests, history of Indigenous peoples, national parks; list will launch in spring 2024 with 30 titles
Publishers Weekly (07/03)

Kellogg launches two new cereal products in the UK--Loops and Mega Pops--as part of company's commitment to reduce sugar in children's breakfast cereals
MarketLine (06/30)

Age 55+ / Seniors / Baby Boomers

Baby boomers increasingly opt for lower-priced homes and renovations as they downsize, an approach pricing young buyers out of the tight housing market; trend of multi-generational homes, accessory dwelling units grows in response to affordability issues
MLive.com (07/03)

CDC approves RSV vaccines for adults 60 and older this fall; Pfizer has not provided a price per dose, GlaxoSmithKline to charge between US$200 and US$295 per dose
Marietta Daily Journal (GA) (06/30)

Gender

L'Oreal Chief Responsibility Officer discusses urgency for firms to meet carbon goals, foster diversity, especially in science; CRO emphasizes science-based targets to achieve circular models, celebration of women scientists to inspire future generations
Business Insider (06/30)

GEODIS extends its certification for gender equality to Latin America
Geodis (06/29)

Ethnicity & Race

Hyundai and TEN Advertising showcase EV-powered lifestyle in new Asian American marketing campaign for IONIQ 5 and 6
PR Newswire (06/30)

Stellantis names TKT & Associates as automaker's first agency of record dedicated to Black audience marketing efforts in North America; TKT to handle North America brand portfolio consisting of Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Jeep and Ram 
PR Newswire (06/29)

Age

Coalition of McDonald’s shareholders demand that company agree to a third-party human rights assessment in light of several child labor law violations
Nation's Restaurant News (06/29)

Aging skin-care market shifts to holistic skin health approach instead of youth preservation; brands like The Body Shop, Avon and Caudalie are using positive terms like 'pro-ageing,' promoting skin resilience, preventive aging products
CosmeticsDesign.com (US) (06/29)

Population / Demographics

Mintel observes category inclusion, price accessibility and removal of ageism in marketing are gaining traction in personal care as inclusivity and diversity lead trends; brands can leverage this by understanding different needs by age, gender, ethnicity
CosmeticsDesign.com (US) (06/28)

Canadian population increased by 292,232 people in the first three months of 2023, to a total of 39,858,480 as of April 1; international migration accounted for 98.0% of the population growth: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada (06/28)

Wearable Devices

GlobalData forecasts wearable medical device market to grow at CAGR of 24.6% to US$156B in 2024, highlights wearable peritoneal dialysis device that offers increased mobility and convenience to patients, helping them manage dialysis more effectively
GlobalData Plc (06/27)