(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) The vast majority of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, according to new data. That means we have lots of opportunities to better protect pregnant women and new mothers. The new data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), highlighted a few key areas of potential improvement in prenatal and postnatal care …
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(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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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Got diabetes? You may want to ask your doctor before taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). That’s because a recent study found that taking NSAIDs if you have diabetes may increase your risk of heart failure. This study found that the risk of heart failure could increase by as much as 50 percent …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about fraudulent coronavirus products. As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the world, various companies have showed up online selling products that claim to treat, prevent, diagnose or even cure COVID-19. The FDA is issuing warning letters to the offending companies. Over …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Depression affects millions of Americans. Here’s what you need to know. Depression is more than just a feeling of “being sad” for a few days. And depression can happen to anyone. What Is Depression? When a sad mood lasts for a long time and interferes with normal, day-to-day living, you may be …
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