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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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07 Nov
Does Intermittent Fasting Impact Your Brain Power?
A new study finds short-term fasting does not impair thinking and memory in healthy adults, but it may cause modest cognitive dips in children.
06 Nov
Women With Advanced Breast Cancer Are Living Longer, Study Finds
Major advances in treatment and care have led to improved survival for many women with advanced breast cancer, new study finds.
05 Nov
5,000 Steps a Day May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Changes in the Brain
In a new study, people with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease who took 5,000–7,500 steps a day experienced slower tau buildup and less cognitive decline over time.
New Tool Helps Spot Americans Struggling to Eat Healthy
A new screening tool may help doctors and communities better understand why so many Americans struggle to eat a healthy diet, even when they have enough food.
Researchers at Tufts University’s Food is Medicine Institute in Boston have created and tested a survey called the Nutrition Security Screener (NSS).
Unlike standard food...
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New Survey Shows What People Fear Most About Aging
The U.S. population is getting older fast and many Americans are unsure what aging will look like for them, a new national survey shows.
The share of U.S. adults ages 65 and older has jumped from 12.4% in 2004 to 18% in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
That rise is driven in part by longer life expectancy, fewer birth...
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The Surprising Household Items Putting Babies and Toddlers at Risk
You may think your home is safe once the outlet covers are in, the baby gates are locked and the sharp corners are padded, but some of the biggest dangers to babies and toddlers aren’t the ones parents can see.
They’re hiding in everyday toys, remotes and baby gear most families use every day.
Even the most prepared paren...
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Trump Announces Major Price Cut for Ozempic, Wegovy and Similar Drugs
Two major drugmakers will slash the price of popular weight loss medications for some Americans, including people on Medicare and Medicaid, President Donald Trump announced Thursday.
The deal involves Eli Lilly, which makes Zepbound and Mounjaro, and Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy.
The drugs, known as GLP-1 medications...
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Thunderstorm Is Approaching, Brace For An Asthma Attack
The flash of lightning and roar of thunder can be quickly followed by the wheezing gasp of an asthma attack, a new study says.
Thunderstorms appear to trigger sharp increases in asthma-related ER visits, researchers are scheduled to report Saturday at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology’s annual meeting in Orland...
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Wisdom Tooth Surgery? Opioids Not Necessary, Clinical Trial Finds
Getting your wisdom teeth pulled?
You don’t need opioids to deal with the pain of the extraction, a new study says.
A combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen provided better pain relief than hydrocodone with acetaminophen for the first two days after wisdom tooth surgery, researchers reported Nov. 6 in JAMA Network Open<...
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