Jill Murphy, Assistant Editor

Since the survey on nicotine and marijuana vaping began 4 years ago, use of these substances among teens have increased to markedly high levels.

Although women who hate half a cup of mangoes 4 times a week saw a reduction in wrinkles, women who ate more mangoes saw an increase, suggesting that too much may have the opposite intended effect. 

The studies come from the increased use of wearable exoskeletons in physically demanding jobs to support good ergonomics and augment muscular strength.

Certain studies have suggested cannabis use is beneficial to patients with chronic pain who are using opioids, since so many in the patient population are using cannabis or considering it.

A UCLA-led review of 9 years of social media posts with the hashtag #BCSM suggests that Twitter can be a useful resource for patients, physicians and researchers

Among women with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or melanoma, those who were taking cholesterol-lowering medications were less likely to die from cancer, according to a recent analysis.

Aspirin takers were less likely to be placed in the ICU or hooked up to a mechanical ventilator and were more likely to survive the infection compared with hospitalized patients who were not taking aspirin.

The revised position statement confirms that the holistic, family-centered, longitudinal approach of care delivered at the pediatric primary care level can lead to early identification of mental health issues and behavioral factors contributing to mental health issues of children.

The CRPC’s goals are to promote and expand the body of scholarly research related to people of color and to provide consultation and mentoring for researchers.

Every year on October 12, the observance of World Arthritis Day calls global attention to the complex, multifaceted disease that causes both physical and emotional impacts, yet is still called the ‘invisible disease.

In addition to these new initiatives, Walgreens has extended its offering of free prescription delivery for 1- to 2-day deliveries through the end of 2020.

Providers can discuss the risks and benefits of being screened now or at a later date, including the consideration of the patient’s personal and family history, other risk factors, and timing of the last screening test

The databases also provided information on the cost of Medicare, the number of uninsured Americans, and those living in poverty.

Walgreens won the ‘Digital/Mobile Health Solutions’ category in the Fierce Innovation Awards - Healthcare Edition 2020.

This is the first and only, once-daily single inhaler triple therapy approved for the treatment of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The 2019 survey results from the Monitoring the Future (MTF) study showed that vaping marijuana and nicotine rose sharply in the past 3 years among college age students, or students between 19 and 22 years of age.

Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of ADHD.

The results showed higher rates of vaping and marijuana use are associated with fewer EVALI cases per capita.

Negative feelings toward vaccines may be caused by the recommendations given by authorities or social pressure in society to get vaccinated, according to a study.

Walgreens is now offering flu shots daily at all of its nearly 9100 pharmacies, with additional safety measures in place that follow the CDC’s recommendations for anyone over 6 months of age to get the flu shot.

Study finds that health care systems need to develop additional strategies to protect workers from COVID-19.

The J.D. Power 2020 US Pharmacy Study has revealed that 5% more customers used at least 1 health and wellness service at a retail pharmacy than in 2019. 

The results of a level 1 trauma center study have shown that ibuprofen injection (Caldolor, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals) significantly reduces the quantity of opioids required to manage pain after a traumatic injury with fracture.

Juven, a therapeutic wound healing drink from Abbott, has hit the shelves of CVS Pharmacy locations, according to a press release.

The latest update from the CDC incorporates evidence that informs the duration of isolation and precautions recommended to prevent transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to others while limiting unnecessary prolonged isolation and unnecessary use of laboratory testing resources.

Time for Care, a campaign reinforcing the importance of accessing primary health care, has been launched by CVS Health to remind Americans of the importance of prioritizing their health during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, according to the company.

Consumers and providers were asked for their thoughts on the state of health care and how they are navigating this evolving landscape during the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

According to the researchers, N95 masks and surgical masks, along with vacuum cleaner filters that can be inserted into filter pockets in cloth masks are the next best options.

The partnership with VillageMD will open 500 to 700 “Village Medical at Walgreens” physician-led primary care clinics in more than 30 US markets in the next 5 years.

New research from the University of Bath has led The National Health Service (NHS) to adjust their guidelines for giving intravenous (IV) injections in hospitals.