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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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24 Mar
Unsafe Levels of Lead Found in Kids' Fast Fashion
Researchers tested 11 shirts from children's fast-fashion and discount clothing stores. All contained lead levels above FDA limits, according to the results.
23 Mar
Stopping GLP-1 Drugs May Raise Heart Risks
A new study finds even brief breaks from GLP-1 medications can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death—highlighting the importance of staying on treatment.
20 Mar
High Blood Pressure Deaths On the Rise in Younger Women
A new study finds deaths from heart disease related to high blood pressure have quadrupled over the past two decades in young women.
Federal Officials Investigate States That Require Abortion Coverage
Federal health officials say they are looking into 13 states that require certain health insurance plans to cover abortion.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that its civil rights office has opened investigations to gather more details from these states. Twelve have governors who are Democrats.
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Baby Walkers Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Fall Risk
About 90 infant walkers sold online are being recalled because they may not protect babies from falling.
The recall involves Goregent Infant Walkers, which do not meet federal safety rules, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Officials say the walkers can fit through standard doorways and may fail to stop a...
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HelloFresh Pizza Recall Issued in 10 States Over Metal Risk
A frozen pizza sold through the popular meal delivery service HelloFresh is being recalled after reports that it may contain small metal fragments.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall is for the Basil Pesto & Mozzarella pizzas made by Bakkavor, a company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The FDA has labe...
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Want To Protect Your Brain? Science Says Exercise
Lunges and squats may do more for the brain than previously thought, including helping protect it from damage tied to aging and dementia, a new study suggests.
In research published this month in the journal Cell, scientists found that physical activity may help repair the blood-brain barrier, a layer of cells that protects the br...
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Inclusive High Schools Benefit All Students, Not Just LGBTQ Teens
An inclusive, welcoming environment for LGBTQ teenagers helps all students attending high school, a new study says.
Cisgender students (those whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth) experience an increase in their own social well-being if they attend a school that promotes openness and inclusivity toward LGBTQ te...
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Childhood Obesity Undercuts The American Dream For Some, Study Says
Childhood obesity could be robbing some kids of their chance at the American Dream.
Children who are obese are far less likely to climb the economic ladder as adults, compared to kids who have a normal weight, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Population Economics.
In essence, kids’ excess weight appears ...
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