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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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22 Jul
GLP-1 Use Surges Among Young People With Obesity
A new national study finds GLP-1 weight-loss medications are becoming the dominant treatment for obesity in teens and young adults, while researchers say guidance on how to use these therapies is still evolving.
21 Jul
Up to 5 Cups of Coffee a Day Is Generally Safe and May Even Lower Heart Disease Risk
Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day from regularly brewed coffee is safe for most adults and may offer some protection for your heart, according to a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association.
20 Jul
Why Do So Many Women Miss the Signs of Perimenopause?
A study of more than 7,600 U.S. women found confusion about perimenopause is common, with about one in three women over 35 unsure whether they're in the transition.
Taylor Farms Faces Cyclospora Outbreak, Recalls And Political Questions
TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 — A recent multi-state parasitic outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has thrust Taylor Farms, one of North America’s largest fresh produce suppliers, back into the public health spotlight.
As federal health officials continue investigating a Cyclospora outbreak that feels a lot larger tha...
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Measles Cases Set 35-Year US Record With Months To Go In 2026
The United States has recorded more measles cases this year than in any year since 1991, with more than five months still left on the calendar.
The country had logged 2,295 cases as of Tuesday, according to Johns Hopkins University's U.S. measles tracker.
That total edges past the 2,289 cases reported for all of last year and i...
- Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2026
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GLP-1 Use Surges Among Young People With Obesity
Obesity treatment for young people in the U.S. is rapidly changing.
Adolescents and young adults are increasingly using GLP-1 weight-loss medications, while rates of bariatric surgery are declining, according to a study published July 20 in JAMA Pediatrics.
"This research is the first national-scale Epic Cosmos analysis, to ...
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- July 22, 2026
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TV Does Indeed Rot Your Brain, Study Says
It just so happens your mother’s warnings were on the mark — TV does indeed rot your brain, a new study says.
Heavy TV watching is associated with increased shrinkage in areas of the brain connected with memory and thinking, researchers reported recently in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer&rsqu...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2026
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How Does ADHD Affect Athletes' Concussion Risk?
Athletes with ADHD face greater risk from concussions, a new evidence review has concluded.
They could be more than twice as likely to sustain a concussion, and tend to report more severe and longer-lasting symptoms afterward, researchers reported recently in the journal Clinical and Translational Neuroscience.
"Recognizing ...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- July 22, 2026
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1 In 4 Americans Stuck In Jobs For Health Insurance, Survey Finds
Nearly 1 in 4 American workers say they’re stuck in a job they hate because they need health insurance, a new survey says.
About 24% of employees say they want to quit their job but are staying for the employer-provided health benefits, according to the survey from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America.
The per...
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