(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 …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) During the winter, do you strap your children into their car seats while they’re wearing a coat? If so, you may be putting them in danger. As a general rule, children should not be placed in car seats wearing bulky clothing like winter coats or snowsuits, according to the American Academy of …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Pregnancy is a very special time in a woman’s life. However, because some medications are safe during pregnancy and others are not, it can also be a confusing time. If you are pregnant and need to take medications, you are not alone. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 50 …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Cold and flu season is here, 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) It’s August, which means it’s National Psoriasis Awareness Month. Are you in the know about this common skin condition? Here’s everything you need to know about psoriasis. What Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects over 8 million Americans. There are several types of psoriasis, including plaque, inverse, guttate, pustular …
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