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Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to obesity and metabolic syndrome.

Baxter International is recalling 2 lots of intravenous solutions due to the presence of insects.

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention delivered cheer in the form of 300 big green boxes to patients at Children's National Health System during a "Cheeriodicals Day" event held on July 22, 2015.

Today, the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA), named Chester "Chip" Davis, Jr. President and CEO.

It's July and the peak heat of summer is finally here. In addition to enjoying the weather, my thoughts also go out to the 2015 pharmacy graduates.

Many pharmacists are required to work on their feet for long hours, but that can have serious health consequences similar to sitting.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) data indicate pharmacy robberies are on the rise.

Merck announced today that the company's commitment to HIV/AIDS, which started with a research and development program initiated in the mid-1980s, is now entering its fourth decade.

A social media app called Yik Yak is a somewhat unlikely tool for preventing suicide.

True North Political Solution's Ron Lanton interviews Patient Advocate Champion Liz Helms, CEO of California Chronic Care Coalition.

Specialty medications now account for one-third of all drug spending in the United States, according to IMS Health data.

Blessy George, PharmD, PhD candidate in toxicology at Rutgers University, talks about what made her interested in pharmacy.

Avella Specialty Pharmacy has announced a partnership with Fertility Source Companies, a family of organizations that assists individuals who are unable to conceive without egg donor or surrogate.

Alex Wei, Rutgers University Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy student, discusses a challenge in the pharmacy field.

Daniel Kraft, MD, chair of medicine at Singularity University and chair/founder of Exponential Medicine, discusses the pharmacies of the future.

Every time I have written about innovation for Pharmacy Times, I am amazed at the response it generates.

Only 2 US states require the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for adolescents.

Up until his passing, my father remembered his childhood pharmacist's name.

The Biosimilars Council, a division of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA), today announced the election of the first Chairman of its Board of Directors.

Here is a breakdown of the top 20 states for pharmacy robberies.

The patient always has 2 problems: the original problem and the fear that the problem cannot be solved.

Another generic version of the injectable anticoagulant bivalirudin (Angiomax) has been launched by Hospira.

Point-of-care testing is a new area of interest in pharmacy practice, and NACDS has launched a certificate program for it.

The International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists has raised concerns about patient access to vital medications in comments submitted yesterday to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Rite Aid pharmacy staff recently helped care for a 3-year-old boy who wandered into their store alone.

Vivian Wu, pharmacy student at Rutgers University's Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, talks about what made her want to pursue pharmacy.

The Publix Pharmacy has announced that it is offering biometric screenings at the company's more than 970 pharmacy locations.

Rite Aid has announced the opening of HealthSpot stations inside 25 Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio.

Peptic ulcer disease leads to 1 million hospitalizations and 6500 deaths annually.

Stephen F. Eckel, PharmD, MHA, Pharmacy Times Health-System Edition editor, talks about pharmacists' next steps after gaining provider status from the House and Senate.