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Q&A: How gluten-free processed foods put people with celiac disease at risk

STAT

Gluten-free bagels, brownie mixes, and frozen burritos beckon from grocery store shelves. People with celiac disease face a food paradox. Yet despite this abundance, they can’t trust that these foods are actually safe to eat.

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STAT+: Makary’s first speech to FDA staff focuses on challenging norms, fighting chronic disease

STAT

Makary sprinkled in anecdotes intended to stir emotion, recounting the time when his father gave a cancer patient a hug at the grocery store.    It included sweeping declarations about the need to challenge scientific norms, and to identify the root causes of chronic disease.

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Can you eat bread if you have diabetes?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Check the nutrition facts: When at the grocery store, look for bread with fewer processed ingredients and higher fiber content (the first ingredient shouldnt be sugar or white flour). Practice portion control: Stick to moderate serving sizesabout one to two slices, depending on the bread type and your daily carb allowance.

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Q&A: Pharmacies Grapple With Patient Influx Amid Rite Aid Closures

Drug Topics

Drug Topics : How has the closure of Rite Aid stores impacted independent pharmacies in Pennsylvania? There are some chains and some grocery store clusters that are buying Rite Aid files. Rob Frankil, RPh : I'm seeing a mixed bag. I personally don't understand why they are, but some are.

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Opinion: How to protect the American egg supply from avian flu  

STAT

Wholesale egg prices have dropped by more than 40% since late February, a decline that should soon translate into broader savings for consumers at grocery stores. North American flyways typically remain quiet in February as migratory birds have yet to start their journeys from their winter habitats.

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Russell Springs Pharmacy: A Pharmacy That Feels Like Home

Pharmacy Times

Sherie Loy-Helm, PharmD, co-owner of Russell Springs Pharmacy in Russell Springs, Kentucky, got her start in her hometown grocery store pharmacy chain after graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. She worked in her hometown store for 15 years. “I I thought I’d be there forever,” she recalled.

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7 Rexulti savings tips

The Checkup by Singlecare

Free Rexulti coupon card At the grocery store, coupons can save a few bucks. How to save money on Rexulti Insurance is the most common way to lower the cost of Rexulti, and the Rexulti savings card is another popular option, but other methods can yield significant savings. Here are a few of the most reliable ones.