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Administering influenza, COVID-19, and RSV immunizations at the same time may improve vaccine uptake.

From AI-powered prescription fulfillment to the expansion of PillPack for Medicare patients, Carey outlines how Amazon Pharmacy is streamlining access, improving affordability, and setting the stage for a more patient-centered health care future.

Pharmacy deserts can have far-reaching consequences, especially in rural and low-income communities.

Challenges faced by individuals living with HIV include weight gain, cardiovascular risks, and healthy aging strategies.

A pharmacist's termination raises critical questions about staffing policies, patient safety, and ethical obligations in healthcare. Explore the ongoing legal battle.

Different dietary strategies, including intermittent energy restriction, enhance weight loss and blood sugar control in those with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity.

GLP-1 anti-obesity medications enhance testosterone levels, aiding weight management and improving health outcomes for those with obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D).

These tools provide real-time data, enabling earlier intervention and prevention of serious health complications.

Lessons from the past season could strengthen prevention and drive vaccinations for 2025-2026.

Hypertension is widespread and linked to serious health risks, but new treatments for resistant cases target new mechanisms of action.

Education initiatives, facilitation, and immunization on the part of pharmacists were found to significantly increase uptake of pneumococcal vaccines among older adults.

Long-term obesity accelerates aging in young adults, increasing risks for cardiovascular diseases and metabolic dysfunction.

Researchers unveil a groundbreaking method using polypurine hairpins to inhibit PCSK9, offering a promising alternative for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk.

Immunocompromised patients, especially transplant recipients, face heightened RSV risks, leading to severe infections and complications.

The FDA recently approved gepotidacin oral tablets for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Unused, unwanted, and expired medications pose a serious threat to both public health and the environment.

Unique barriers can lead to psychiatric medication adherence rates as low as 26%.

Pharmacists play a vital role in translating global health news into actionable knowledge for their communities.

Once-weekly efsitora alfa shows promising hemoglobin A1C reduction in type 2 diabetes (T2D), simplifying insulin therapy and reducing injection frequency significantly.

A large retrospective study funded by the CDC indicates broad additional protection against COVID-19, especially for older adults and immunocompromised patients.

The FDA approves a prefilled syringe for the zoster vaccine recombinant, enhancing shingles vaccination convenience and effectiveness for adults 50 years and older.

New research links gabapentin use for back pain to increased dementia risk, especially in middle-aged adults.

Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly in vitamins D, B12, and folate, significantly impact chronic pain intensity, suggesting dietary interventions may alleviate symptoms.

Maridebart cafraglutide showed promising results for weight management in obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), achieving significant weight loss without plateau.

Since the most recent guidelines were published, more evidence has emerged regarding intravenous corticosteroids for severely ill patients.