9) Healthcare spending in the United States climbed 5.7% to $2.5 trillion in 2009, despite the impact of a struggling economy, according to projections issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and published in the journal...

(Feb.

9) A research and development arm of Japanese drug maker Takeda has started a clinical trial to investigate potential interactions between a popular cardiovascular drug and drugs used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Takeda...

9) The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic hypertension drug made by India-based Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Lupin announced Monday.

The FDA approved Lupins amlodipine/benazepril capsules in the 2.5-mg/10-mg, 5-mg/10-mg, 5-mg/20...

(Feb.

9) BIC has announced that it is offering two new shavers for men: The BIC Flex4 and the BIC Hybrid Advance.

The BIC Flex4 disposable shaver for men has four flexible blades that individually adjust to skin for an ultra smooth shave.

(Feb.

9) BIC is launching a new line of pens for the 'image conscious professional.' The BIC Triumph 537RT Retractable gel pen features smooth writing gel ink, a beveled silver clip for a professional look and a rubber grip for comfortable...

(Feb.

9) This spring, a grocery chain familiar to residents of Virginia since 1937 will change faces.

Giant-Carlisle, part of Dutch supermarket operator Royal Ahold, announced Monday that it would make its planned changes this spring to the...

9) Landing on shelves at Sephora stores and on QVC is a new hair care collection that is designed to maintain straight-from-the-salon style by catering to the unique needs of individual cuts.

The HerCut collection was created to address the...

9) Advanced Beauty Systems, whose brands include bodycology, Cantu, Dr.

Teal's and Slice of Life, has expanding its management team as it gears up for growth in 2010.

New to the company is Joy Roederer, who serves as VP of technical and...

(Feb.

9) The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use for a cardiovascular drug made by AstraZeneca, the drug maker announced Monday.

The FDA approved Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) for reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack...

(Feb.

9) An aerated chocolate brand is gaining significant distribution in the United States.

Bubble Chocolate, which recentlymade its U.S.

debut, has found a home in such retailers as Whole Foods Markets in the New England and Northern...