(Carrick Pharmacy News) What’s in your medicine cabinet? Did your items make our top nine? Here are nine products to consider stocking in your medicine cabinet to keep yourself and your family healthy. 1. Pain and fever reducer If you have pain or a fever, having acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) in your medicine …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) During power outages from hurricanes or tornados, using other power sources can lead to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC estimates that at least 430 Americans die from accidental CO poisoning every year. And about 50,000 Americans each year visit the emergency …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Unfortunately, medication errors occur relatively often — and they can harm you and your family. The good news is there are ways to avoid medication errors. By following these eight safety tips, you can help prevent medication errors at home and keep yourself and your family safe. 1) Ask Questions and Disclose …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) A new international report highlights the damage that exposure to tobacco does to developing children and calls for increased tobacco control measures. The new report, from the World Health Organization (WHO), looked at the effects of tobacco exposure in unborn babies and young children. In both cases, secondhand smoke appears to cause …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) That nightly TV binge might be harming your brain. According to new research, watching moderate to high amounts of TV in middle age appears to be tied to reduced cognitive function and smaller volumes of gray matter later in life. That suggests that your lifestyle choices in midlife could have real impacts …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Halloween is all about cool costumes, tons of candy, spooky haunted houses and trick-or-treating. So don’t let potential dangers get in the way of all the fun. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning consumers about decorative contact …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing an update to what can be listed as “healthy.” This proposal would change the criteria for when a food can be labeled with the nutrient content claim “healthy.” Furthermore, the agency is determining a standardized symbol that manufacturers can place on their packaging …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Did you know the majority of adults spend more than half of their day sitting? The estimation is nine hours a day. Numerous studies show that sitting too much can be damaging to the body and may increase your risk for certain health conditions. Most people think they have to exercise for 30 minutes to …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) It is that time again… mosquito season. Here’s how to protect you and your family. West Nile virus, which is spread through mosquito bites, can sometimes lead to serious illness and death. West Nile season is currently in full swing, as most infections typically start in the summer and continues through fall. Here is what …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) You probably take steps to keep your medications out of the reach of children, but what about your pets? Your pets can get into your medicine just as easily as kids. The problem? Pets’ bodies metabolize medications differently than humans, which can be harmful. Here’s what you need to know about keeping …
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