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Omega-3 Fats From Fish May Help Body And Brain Age Well, Study Finds

The omega-3s found in fish may help people avoid health problems as they age.

Pfizer Embraces Digitalization For In-Transit Visibility

When a new Vice President assumed responsibility for this supply chain in 2016, he asked a very simple question. “If Amazon can provide end to end shipment status of my orders, why can’t Pfizer.” That was the impetus for the in-transit visibility proje…

Telemedicine – Convenience Versus Caution

Telemedicine is not a new concept. Its proponents say it will reduce costs and improve access to medical care. In other words, it’s intended to be inexpensive and convenient. Unfortunately, that promise has only been partially realized.

9 Myths About Aging And Long Term Care For Dummies

9 Myths About Aging and Long Term Care for Dummies, Navigating your Later Years for Dummies, by Carol Levine. the book serves as a guide to pretty much everything you need to know about aging. Don’t let these 9 myths of elder care and getting older de…

After 20 Years, Abbott Labs CEO Miles White Has Successor In Mind

Abbott Laboratories CEO Miles White appears to have settled on his successor at the diversified healthcare company in medical device business head Robert Ford.

Salmonella Outbreak Number 16: This Time It Is Antibiotic Resistant And From Chicken

Salmonella, here we go again. My my. This antibiotic-resistant Salmonella Infantis outbreak that has affected at least 92 people in 29 states pushes the CDC list of Salmonella outbreaks to 16 for 2018.

Salmonella Outbreak Number 16: This Time It Is Antibiotic Resistant And From Chicken

Salmonella, here we go again. My my. This antibiotic-resistant Salmonella Infantis outbreak that has affected at least 92 people in 29 states pushes the CDC list of Salmonella outbreaks to 16 for 2018.

Let’s Break A Deal: Bad Technology A Real Liability In Healthcare M&A

As technology becomes more integral to healthcare and valuations continue to climb, the margin for error is razor-thin when it comes to assessing the health of a target company’s technology, dealmakers say.

Something Like Polio Is Back- Can A Miracle Vaccine Save Us Again?

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is an illness with symptoms similar to polio, and it’s preying on children in the very same city where Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine over half a century ago.

Walgreens To Expand Primary Care With Michigan Health System

Walgreens Boots Alliance will collaborate with Michigan’s McLaren Health Care to expand primary healthcare services throughout the state.