(Carrick Pharmacy News) Are you one of the millions in the United States with arthritis? If so, then the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has some strategies for you. If you’re dealing with arthritis pain, take action with these five steps: 1. Keep Your Joints Safe According to the CDC, when you injure …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Different seasons bring different health and safety challenges, and fall is no exception. See below for our five health and safety tips for this fall season. 1) Flu and Cold Season As the temperature drops, sniffling and coughing ramp up. The best way to protect yourself from the flu is to get …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Has it been getting harder for you to breathe? Maybe it’s the weather, but it could be COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that makes it harder and harder for you to breathe as it worsens. The reduction in airflow with COPD can happen due to a combination of …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Cold and flu season has arrived, but that doesn’t have to mean you or your family will get sick. Outsmart germs with these simple strategies. When it comes to colds, prevention is key. But once you have a cold, the best remedy is plenty of rest and lots of fluids. Read on …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Federal officials are taking legal action against six electronic cigarette manufacturers. On Oct. 18, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) had filed permanent injunctions against the e-cigarette manufacturers. The DOJ filed the injunctions against the e-cig manufacturers on behalf of the FDA. The …
(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) You’ve heard about the importance of having a “healthy gut.” You might’ve even heard about probiotics. But what is the real story on these so-called “healthy” bacteria? It’s easy to assume that anything that involves bacteria is bad. After all, bacteria make people sick. But there are countless types of bacteria, and …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Flu season is here to stay for the next few months. Here’s how to protect you and your family. Wihth every flu season, it seems various companies have shown up online selling over-the-counter (OTC) products that claim to treat, prevent or even cure the flu. In the past, the US Food and Drug Administration …
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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) Levels of a particular protein in the blood of people with depression may predict how well antidepressants will work. That’s according to a new study that looked at C-reactive protein (CRP), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (antidepressant drugs called SSRIs) and depression outcomes in more than 900 patients. Past research has found a …
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