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Mandated folic acid fortification has dramatically reduced the number of babies born with serious birth defects each year.

Medicine has come a long way since my first memory of interacting with a physician about 40 years ago.

Hospitalization for pneumonia increases a patient's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a paper published in the January 20, 2015 edition of JAMA.

Nadia Awad, PharmD, BCPS, clinical assistant professor at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, talks about how pharmacists are using social media.

Leaders of Senate and House committees with health care jurisdiction should hold oversight hearings to examine the issues that plagued approximately 50,000 beneficiaries who are covered by Aetna Medicare Part D drug plans.

Pharmacists can greatly improve patient outcomes and help reduce costs when participating in interdisciplinary health care teams.

Maura Healey, Massachusetts' new attorney general, plans to strengthen the state's prescription monitoring program (PMP) as part of her larger goal of combating heroin use and prescription drug abuse.

Bi-Lo Holdings, parent company of BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, today announced that Ian McLeod has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2, 2015.

Fred's, Inc. today announced that it has named Michael K. Bloom as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 12, 2015. Bloom brings to Fred's more than 30 years of experience in small-box general merchandising, supply chain management and store operations.

A generous donation from Food City Pharmacy has made training more realistic for students in Walters State Community College's pharmacy technician program. The company's donated pharmacy equipment has transformed a room of cabinets into a complete pharmacy lab.

A pharmacy in North Muskegon, Michigan, has been robbed twice of the same prescription medication.

By simulating pertussis resurgences, researchers have identified the immunization schedules that result in the greatest reduction in whooping cough at the lowest economic cost.

MuckFest® MS will be featured on an upcoming episode of The Bachelor. The episode will feature an exciting group date through the MuckFest MS fun mud and obstacle 5K course with the newest Bachelor, Chris Soules, and contestants racing through the mud in wedding dresses. The episode is scheduled to air Monday, January 26, 2015, at 8/7c on ABC.

American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments today on the smoke-free win for the people of New Orleans.

The Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies and the Federation of State Medical Boards announce the availability of a free online continuing education program, entitled "Internet Drug Sellers: What Providers Need To Know" for pharmacists and physicians focused on the growing problem of illegal online drug sales.

In support of pharmacy refill reminder programs and other healthcare communications by pharmacies, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores recently filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission requesting regulatory clarification regarding prior consent for calls to consumers' cell phones for healthcare notifications.

Legislation to help curb prescription drug diversion and abuse and protect patients in need of medications received support from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores this week.

The American Pharmacists Association today announced the selection of the 2015 Awards and Honors Program recipients. Honorees will be officially recognized at the APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego, March 27-30, 2015.

Community pharmacists are most concerned about below-cost reimbursement for certain generic drugs as well as exclusionary Medicare drug plans according to a survey conducted by the National Community Pharmacists Association that asked its members to help identify the organization's 2015 priorities.

New research shows that stomach sleepers with epilepsy may be at higher risk of sudden unexpected death, drawing parallels to sudden infant death syndrome in babies.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® is currently reviewing .pharmacy domain name applications received from trademark holders who are registered in the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Trademark Clearinghouse.

Like lightening that strikes the same place twice, an armed thief successfully robbed the same pharmacy in a 1-week time frame.

Nearly 1-in-5 adults with epilepsy show symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Katerina Hatzis, pharmacy student at Fairleigh Dickinson University, said the deans, staff, and faculty influence her the most.

Nadia Awad, PharmD, BCPS, clinical assistant professor at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, suggests ways pharmacy educators can use social media to further their professional growth.

The Generic Pharmaceutical Association announced today that Ralph G. Neas, President and CEO, would be stepping down from his position in the fall of 2015.

Katerina Hatzis, a pharmacy student at Fairleigh Dickinson University, shares about her memorable service experience in Florida.

Nadia Awad, PharmD, BCPS, clinical assistant professor at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, discusses social media's advantages for health-system pharmacists.

In response to the announcement of a new healthcare program in the State of the Union address last night, and in recognition of ongoing Congressional initiatives related to healthcare innovation, National Association of Chain Drug Stores President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE issued this statement.