(Carrick Pharmacy News) With the increase in monkeypox cases in the US, more and more questions arise. Monkeypox is not a new virus. It was actually first discovered in 1958. However, it is usually seen in small numbers in certain parts of Africa. In the United States, routine vaccination for smallpox was stopped in 1972 because the disease …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Can you put sunscreen on babies? It’s a question that comes up for many parents in the summer. Read on for the answer. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that sunscreen is not recommended for infants younger than 6 months old. The best way to protect your infant is …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Can simply saying something positive about yourself benefit your mental health? Science says it’s possible. As it turns out, the power of positive affirmations touted by self-help books everywhere may be based in actual science. That’s good news for those who want to improve and protect their mental health but don’t buy …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Pharmacists can now prescribe a potentially life-saving treatment for COVID-19. This new authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could improve access to Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir). From the beginning of the pandemic, pharmacists have played a key role in the fight against the virus, the FDA noted in a …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Cleanses and detox diets may sound healthy, but do they really work? The evidence is somewhat mixed, according to health officials. But one thing is clear: Some of these diets could actually be harmful to your health. Read on to learn everything you need to know about cleanses and detox diets. What …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) There’s a new treatment for Crohn’s disease. It’s called Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it to treat moderate to severe Crohn’s disease in adults. This medication is an anti-interleukin 23 (IL-23) monoclonal antibody. It’s the first of its kind to be approved for the treatment of Crohn’s …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Summer brings plenty of fun activities to enjoy outside, but without the proper precautions and first-aid knowledge, the heat can mean serious trouble. When exposed to excessive heat, people are likely to experience hyperthermia, which means the body is overheated. This can cause heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat syncope and …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Protein is an essential nutrient. Are you getting enough of the good stuff? If not, try these innovative ways to add more healthy protein to your daily diet. 1. Snack on Nuts If you’re regularly reaching for a bag of chips when snack time rolls around, you’re missing an opportunity to add …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Despite what you might have heard, fat isn’t all bad. In fact, some fats are healthy. Here’s how to get more healthy fats in your daily diet. 1. Get the (Nutrition) Facts Eating more healthy fats begins with understanding which fats are healthy and how to spot them on a food label. …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Is your child at risk for scoliosis? Here’s what you need to know about this condition. What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a disorder marked by a sideways curve in the spine. The most common type of scoliosis is “idiopathic,” which means the exact cause is not known. Scoliosis can happen to people …
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