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Bruce Christensen, RPh
Graduated from Idaho State University of Pharmacy and went on to co-found Island pharmacy in 1974.
Barry Christensen, RPh
Graduated from the University of Washington and joined Island Pharmacy as a pharmacist in 1988.
Inga Christensen, PharmD
Graduated from University of Washington in 2020.
Sonja Christensen, PharmD
Graduated from Washington State University in 2024.
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13 Nov
High Blood Pressure Rates in Children and Teens Have Nearly Doubled
A new study finds an “alarming” rise in high blood pressure in young people under the age of 19 that’s driven largely by childhood obesity.
12 Nov
Vitamin D3 Therapy Shows Promise in Preventing Repeat Heart Attacks
In a new study, heart attack survivors who received personalized vitamin D3 treatment were 50% less likely to experience a second heart attack.
11 Nov
How Often Should You Shower With Eczema? A New Study Has the Answer
Researchers compared the impact of daily versus weekly bathing on eczema symptoms, and the results were surprising.
Dr. Richard Pazdur Appointed to Lead FDA’s Drug Division After Turbulent Year
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has appointed one of its most respected cancer drug regulators to lead the agency’s main division for approving new drugs.
The appointment of Dr. Richard Pazdur comes after a turbulent year with hundreds of staff departures within the agency.
Pazdur, who has been with FDA for 26 years...
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Global Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record High, WHO Warns
Global tuberculosis (TB) cases climbed again last year, reaching their highest level on record, according to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The agency reported 8.3 million new TB cases worldwide in 2024, surpassing a record set the previous year. That figure represents about 78% of all estimated infections, meaning many...
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Poor Sleep Nearly Doubles a Runner’s Risk of Injury, Study Finds
If you’re a regular runner, logging miles on little sleep might be doing more harm than you think.
A new study found that runners who slept poorly were nearly twice as likely to get hurt.
The study, published in the journal Applied Sciences, surveyed 425 recreational runners and tracked their sleep habits and injuries ...
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New Merck Pill Cuts 'Bad' Cholesterol by 60%, Potentially Replacing Injections
A new pill from Merck could change how millions of people treat high cholesterol and help prevent heart attacks and strokes without the need for injections.
The drug, called enlicitide, slashes levels of harmful LDL cholesterol by up to 60%, similar to injectable PCSK9 drugs already on the market.
The pill blocks a liver protei...
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Heart Health Impact Of Food Deserts Can Be Blunted By Healthy Grocery Deliveries, Study Says
Black adults living in food deserts can beat high blood pressure, with a little help.
Folks living in an area with few grocery stores had a greater reduction in blood pressure if they participated in a program that home-delivered healthy eats, researchers recently reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Diabetes Risk In Young Adults
Chowing down on ultra-processed foods – fast food, packaged snacks, heat-and-eat meals – increases young adults’ risk of health problems that contribute to diabetes, a new study warns.
An increase in ultra-processed food intake is associated with a higher risk of prediabetes, in which early-stage high blood sugar can lead...
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