CBS News DC’s oldest community pharmacy fills Congress’ prescriptionsCBS NewsJust four blocks East of the Capitol building is Grubb’s Pharmacy: Washington, D.C.’s oldest community pharmacy, dating back to 1867. Grubb’s has a unique relationship with lawmakers nearby. The pharmacy brings drugs by the carload to members of the … and more » View original article Author:
CBC.ca Puerto Ricans face growing threat from disease after Maria, experts fearABC NewsThree weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the 3.4 million U.S. citizens living on the island are now facing a growing public health threat – disease brought about by the conditions after the storm ravaged the island. And experts fear …Puerto Rico … Read more
New York Post Pharmacist hints some Congress members have Alzheimer’sNew York PostA pharmacist who fills all the scripts for Congress members says he’s given Alzheimer’s drugs to lawmakers — who may be running the country minus their marbles. “At first it’s cool, and then you realize, I’m filling some drugs that are for some pretty … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, October 11, 2017 Commentary by Ralph Campbell, MD (OMNS Oct 11, 2017) Whether or not to vaccinate their children is a big question for parents to ponder. Instead of encompassing a one-size-fits-all attitude, there needs to be the realization of individuality on both sides of the needle—the vaccine … Read more
NPR Obesity In Children And Teens Rose Sharply Worldwide Over Past 4 DecadesNPRIn just over four decades, obesity levels in children and teenagers have risen dramatically worldwide, though that rise has been far from uniform. In a new study published online Tuesday, British researchers and the World Health Organization say those …Global childhood obesity has … Read more
New York Daily News Global childhood obesity has increased over ten-fold in 40 yearsNew York Daily NewsGlobally, 124 million kids aged 5 to 19 years old were considered obese in 2016, up from 11 million in 1975, according to a new study in the medical journal, The Lancet. The study, a collaboration between the Imperial … Read more
Detroit Free Press Jailed mom ‘devastated’ to learn son was vaccinatedDetroit Free PressA 9-year-old boy at the center of vaccine dispute between his divorced parents received four immunizations on Monday, according to court testimony today. The boy’s mother, Rebecca Bredow, 40, of Ferndale, opposed the shots and served five days in the …Michigan mom jailed for … Read more
Washington Post New maps show big divide between the world’s overweight and underweight childrenWashington PostThe weight problems that preoccupy Americans typically are about how to lose weight, not gain it. But a study published in the Lancet on Tuesday night provides a sobering look at how much the relationship children globally have with food and … Read more
Women today have more options than ever before for treating their menopause symptoms, although hormone therapy still ranks as the most effective treatment for debilitating symptoms such as hot flashes. A new study demonstrates, however, that women remain skeptical regarding the safety of hormone therapy and prefer less proven options. View original article Author:
Detroit Free Press Mother who ignored deal to vaccinate son to share custodyABC NewsA Michigan judge has reduced the child custody rights of a woman who was jailed for five days for not following through on an agreement to vaccinate her 9-year-old son. Oakland County Judge Karen McDonald ruled Wednesday that Rebecca Bredow will no …Metro … Read more