(Carrick Pharmacy News) Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? Most people do. But did it actually change anything? In 2014, you couldn’t be online for more than a few minutes before you saw a video of someone getting icy water dumped on their head. It was the iconic Ice Bucket Challenge. It was meant to raise …
A New Rx for ALS There’s a new medication to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
(Carrick Pharmacy News) A prescription weight loss drug may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by more than half. That’s the finding of new research that looked at the effects of Wegovy (semaglutide). This medication, approved in 2021, was found to improve various clinical measures in people with obesity. These included body mass index …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) COVID symptoms usually last no more than a week or two. But there are some major exceptions to that rule. For some people, COVID can last multiple weeks, months or more. It’s a condition called long COVID or post-COVID conditions. Here’s what you need to know: What Is Long COVID? Long COVID …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Hurricane season is here. There’s no better time than now to learn how to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy. Here are a few tips to keep you safe and healthy before and after the storm. Preparing for the Storm Before a severe storm or hurricane hits, make sure to …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Total monkeypox case numbers continue to climb, but the rate of new infections may be slowing down. That’s likely to be good news for those who were afraid we might have another pandemic on our hands. As of the time of publication, 26,049 cases of monkeypox had been reported in the US, …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) How well you sleep may have an impact on how healthy your heart is. When you don’t sleep, you may think more slowly. Your eyes may feel heavy. And you might wish you could lie down all day. But as it turns out, sleep deprivation may have a longer-term effect on your …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) You can now refill your medications via the pharmacy mobile app anytime and anywhere. Whether you’re at home, at work or out running errands, you can easily refill your medications through the pharmacy’s website or mobile app. You can easily download the app on Apple and Android. Signing up for an account …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new plaque psoriasis drug. This new medication is found under the brand name Sotyktu. Its active ingredient is deucravacitinib. This drug is approved to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who will likely benefit from injection, pills or ultraviolet treatment. …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Another recent TikTok trend, called the #OneChipChallenge, has been sending some to the emergency room. The 2022 #OneChipChallenge features the Carolina Reaper Chip from Paqui. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just published an online article about the need to be aware of trendy online challenges like these. They can be …
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