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Community pharmacy, also known as retail pharmacy, is the most common type of pharmacy that allows the public access to their medications and advice about their health. Traditionally known as a chemist, it is the healthcare facility that is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical service to a specific community group or region.

New study demonstrates little effect of hormone therapy on artery thickness

Heart disease is still the number one killer of US women, and hormone therapy remains a top treatment for menopause symptoms.

18 Jul 2018

Study finds major discrepancies in prescription drug labeling pregnancy information across four countries

A study comparing the evidence and recommendation levels of pregnancy information in new prescription drug labeling found significant discrepancies in labeling information among the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Korea.

17 Jul 2018

Plant-based products fail to have positive impact on blood pressure during clinical studies

In the high-pressure world of lowering hypertension, a surprising favorite isn't standing up too well in clinical trials.

17 Jul 2018

Study highlights potential of fetal gene therapy to prevent lethal neurodegenerative disease

A fatal neurodegenerative condition known as Gaucher disease can be prevented in mice following fetal gene therapy, finds a new study led by UCL, the KK Women's and Children's Hospital and National University Health System in Singapore.

16 Jul 2018

FDA warns consumers about criminals sending fake warning letters

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about criminals forging FDA warning letters to target individuals who tried to purchase medicines online or over the phone.

16 Jul 2018

Study finds wide variations in follow-up imaging for women with non-metastatic breast cancer

Follow-up imaging for women with non-metastatic breast cancer varies widely across the country, according to a new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco.

13 Jul 2018

Retooled vaccine raises hopes as a lower-cost treatment for Type 1 diabetes

For Hodalis Gaytan, 20, living with Type 1 diabetes means depending on an assortment of expensive medicines and devices to stay healthy. Test strips. Needles. A glucose meter. Insulin.

13 Jul 2018

High opioid doses, concurrent sedative use are key factors for overdose risk in Medicaid recipients

Among Medicaid recipients taking prescription opioids, high opioid doses and concurrent treatment with benzodiazepine sedatives are among the key, potentially modifiable risk factors for fatal overdose, reports a study in the August issue of Medical Care.

13 Jul 2018

New web-based game motivates people to exercise more

A majority of American workers spend most of their day sitting and don't get enough exercise, putting them at risk for a variety of chronic diseases ranging from diabetes to cancer.

13 Jul 2018

Certain blood thinners may increase risk of bleeding in CKD patients

Certain blood thinners approved to treat atrial fibrillation may put patients with chronic kidney disease at a higher risk of bleeding, according to the results of a study in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

13 Jul 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ ACA under fire. Again.

Democrats in the Senate are gearing up to fight President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, U.S. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh. They argue he is not only a potential threat to abortion rights, but also to the Affordable Care Act.

13 Jul 2018

Simplified intervention can improve blood pressure control rates in safety net clinics

Nearly a third of American adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, putting them at higher risk for heart attacks, strokes, and death.

12 Jul 2018

Blink Health announces lowest prices for generic prescriptions through Blue Eagle Health

Blink Health, the e-commerce platform that makes prescription drugs affordable for everyone, announces that it will guarantee the lowest prices for generic prescriptions through Blue Eagle Health, a new Pharmacy Benefit Administrator.

12 Jul 2018

Physical activity can lower weight gain in postmenopausal women who have quit smoking

Smokers give lots of reasons for not quitting smoking, with fear of weight gain ranking as one of the most favored, but a new study that followed smokers from the Women's Health Initiative confirms that even modest increases in physical activity can minimize weight gain in postmenopausal women after they have quit smoking.

11 Jul 2018

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New study demonstrates little effect of hormone therapy on artery thickness

Study finds major discrepancies in prescription drug labeling pregnancy information across four countries

Plant-based products fail to have positive impact on blood pressure during clinical studies

Study highlights potential of fetal gene therapy to prevent lethal neurodegenerative disease

FDA warns consumers about criminals sending fake warning letters

Study finds wide variations in follow-up imaging for women with non-metastatic breast cancer

Retooled vaccine raises hopes as a lower-cost treatment for Type 1 diabetes

High opioid doses, concurrent sedative use are key factors for overdose risk in Medicaid recipients

New web-based game motivates people to exercise more

Certain blood thinners may increase risk of bleeding in CKD patients

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ ACA under fire. Again.

Simplified intervention can improve blood pressure control rates in safety net clinics

Blink Health announces lowest prices for generic prescriptions through Blue Eagle Health

Physical activity can lower weight gain in postmenopausal women who have quit smoking

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