Florida’s state legislature will consider a bill that would permit pharmacies to operate medication-dispensing kiosks. The automated pharmacy systems would operate like vending machines for prescription drugs and would not…
CDC reports that U.S. birth rates fell for the 4th year in a row in 2018. There were roughly 3.8 million babies born in the United States in 2018, down…
Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. In the United States, the possession of Cannabis is illegal per federal law, except within approved research settings. However,…
Improving Medication Adherence Through Drug Discount Cards Medication nonadherence is responsible for at least 125,000 avoidable deaths per year in the United States (U.S) – that is about 342 deaths…
Taking a low-dose (75–100 mg) aspirin daily is no longer recommended for heart disease and stroke prevention among healthy older adults, according to the 2019 American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American…
Are You Worried About Mercury in Fish Oil? Here’s an Expert Take on The Subject Mercury is a heavy metal that is present in traces amount, but has the tendency…
A kindergarten boy’s behavior could predict his income as an adult, a new study has found. Kindergarten teachers in the poorest neighborhoods of Montreal rated 920 6-year-old boys using scales…
Do you drink just one cup of coffee or tea first thing in the morning, hoping the caffeine in it will jump-start your day? Do you follow it up with…
What are omega-3 fatty acids? Omega-3 fatty acids can be classified into three categories: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). EPA and DHA are omega-3 fatty…
The new 2018 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol allows for more personalized care for patients compared to its 2013 predecessor. Among the biggest changes: more detailed risk…
