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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.
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Graduated from University of Washington in 2020.
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Graduated from Washington State University in 2024.
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18 Jul
GLP-1 Medications May Increase the Risk of Severe Acid Reflux
A new study finds patients with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 receptor agonists are 27% more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) compared to those taking other common drugs called SGLT-2 inhibitors.
17 Jul
Added Sugars and Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Early Puberty in Children
A new study finds both added sugars and artificial sweeteners are associated with a higher risk of early puberty, especially in children with a genetic predisposition.
16 Jul
PMS and Other Premenstrual Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease
Young women who suffer from PMS or PMDD are 10% more likely to develop heart disease later in life, a new study finds.
Why Experts Say You Shouldn’t Feed Wild Animals
Feeding wild elephants might seem kind or exciting, but a new study warns it can lead to serious harm.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego say that giving food to wild animals — especially elephants — can change their behavior in dangerous ways.
“Many people, especially foreign tourists, think Asia...
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Summer Drinking Poses Unique And Sobering Risks
Lift a toast to summer fun but don’t let risky drinking ruin the party.
Too much alcohol can be deadly in the summer heat, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warns.
And 1 in 6 Americans is a binge drinker.
"Think before you drink," the institute urges. "Avoiding beverages containing alcohol while...
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- July 19, 2025
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FDA Approves Juul E-Cigs for Sale, Years After Ban Attempt
After years of legal battles and health concerns, Juul Labs has the go-ahead to sell some of its electronic cigarettes in the United States.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that it will allow Juul to market its e-cigarette device and tobacco and menthol refill cartridges.
The agency said the products may help adult s...
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8 Babies Born Using New IVF Technique to Prevent Rare Genetic Diseases
A new IVF technique helped eight babies in the U.K. avoid serious inherited diseases, and scientists are calling it a breakthrough.
All eight children were born using a method that uses DNA from three people: the mother, the father and a donor.
The goal? To prevent the babies from inheriting mitochondrial diseases, a group of rare an...
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Trump Diagnosed With Common Vein Condition in the Legs
President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a vein condition that affects many older adults, the White House said.
Trump, 79, recently noticed some mild swelling in his lower legs. After a medical checkup, doctors found he has chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where blood has trouble flowing back to the heart.
That&r...
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Hispanic People Have Unexplained Higher Risk For Nerve Disorder
Hispanic people are more likely to develop peripheral neuropathy than white people, and it’s not clear why, a new study has found.
Hispanic folks were 32% more likely than white people to have this nerve disorder even after accounting for known health, lifestyle and social risk factors, researchers reported July 16 in the journal
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