CVS Pharmacy is a subsidiary of the American health care company CVS Health/CVS Caremark, headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. It was originally named the Consumer Value Store (CVS), and was founded in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1963. CVS Pharmacy is currently the largest American pharmacy chain by number of locations (approximately 9,660 as of 2016) and […]
“Three Blind Mice” is an English nursery rhyme in which mice in their blindness run after a farmer’s wife who proceeds to cut off their tails. But as Sarah C.P. Williams writes in Science Magazine, recent research from scientists at the University of Tokyo might enable blind mice to never need to ask for directions […]
Recently, the FDA approved Zarxio – the first drug of its kind to be approved. Sandoz, a Novartis company, is a “world leader in generic pharmaceuticals.” Generic drugs are officially described as non-brand products, which are expected to be comparable to the brand/reference drug product in its dosage form, quality, strength and intended use. However, […]
The human body is an amazing organism. The human body is in fact miraculous in its complexity. The heart, lungs, and brain are some of the stars in the human body and it’s interesting to note that they are comprised of large amounts of water. You can’t survive for long without drinking or ingesting water […]
Hardly a day goes by without hearing about the merits of daily exercise. The problem for most people is that it’s hard to imagine where to fit in this exercise because life can be so hectic! However, the health benefits are so important that it’s imperative to figure out a way to incorporate exercise into […]
One of the best days for chocolate lovers all over the world was the finding that chocolate is good for you…in moderation. For many of us this was a revelation! Chocolate can be found in a number of sweet and savory concoctions. From chocolate chip cookies, cereal, smoothies, coffee drinks, or the ever-present chocolate bar. […]
With health care costs rising at a rate of 7 percent each year, hospital care is increasingly unaffordable for many Americans. In fact, thousands of Americans file for bankruptcy each year because of expensive medical bills they cannot pay. However, one group of Americans are having no problem affording the increased cost of hospital care: […]
Invisalign is a teeth straightening technique that is a popular alternative to traditional metal braces. The Invisalign trays are much less noticeable than traditional braces because they are made of clear plastic. They gradually move the teeth into position using a custom set of clear plastic mouthpieces (trays). Each tray is worn for approximately two […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism is becoming more and more prevalent: 1975: 1 in 5,000 children were diagnosed with autism 2002: 1 in 150 2012: 1 in 68 That’s a roughly 65 percent increase between the year 2000 and 2010. What does this mean for our children? What does this […]
