(Carrick Pharmacy News) Aug. 1 through 7 is World Breastfeeding Week — the perfect time to learn a little more about breastfeeding. The week is meant to boost awareness of breastfeeding and the lifelong health benefits it can bring to babies and mothers. Breast milk has amazing qualities. It provides nourishment to your baby and …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) How many potentially dangerous items are in your home? Our homes are full of useful things. Ingredients to cook with. Medications. Household cleaners. Styling products. Tools to fix our cars. However useful they may be, these items can pose a risk of poisoning — especially for children. Any room in your house …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Essential oils have gained popularity in the past few years and continue to do so. However, if used incorrectly, they may pose harm, especially in children. These oils, made from leaves or herbs, have been marketed to help with stress, headaches and upset stomach, among a variety of other uses. There is …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) For kids, exercise is a great way to get some energy out, boost heart health and maintain a healthy weight. But a new study suggests that exercise in childhood could help the brain later on. People who were physically active before age 12 were more likely to have better cognitive function later …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the marketing of the first game-based digital therapeutic device to treat ADHD. In other words, this new treatment — called EndeavorRx — comes in the form of a video game. This is the first game-based device the FDA has approved to treat any …
(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) 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) Thinking of making formula for your infant at home? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says you should think again. The FDA is warning parents not to make homemade infant formula or feed it to their infants. Why? Because homemade formula may fall short of nutrition guidelines for infants. And nutrient …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) A healthy diet before and during your pregnancy may provide some big benefits. A new study found that healthy eating around the time of conception and through the second trimester may reduce the risk of pregnancy complications. Pregnancy complications include preterm birth, gestational diabetes and pregnancy-related blood pressure disorders. According to this …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Kids who have obstructive sleep apnea face an increased risk of high blood pressure in their teen years, according to a new study. Compared to children who never had sleep apnea, those who did were three times more likely to develop high blood pressure as teens, this study found. The researchers behind …
