(Carrick Pharmacy News) The salt shaker isn’t the only way you’re getting a lot of sodium in your diet. As it turns out, many foods contain sodium. And the amount of sodium in some of these foods can be surprisingly high. Why does that matter? Because too much sodium in your diet may lead to …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering a new way for consumers to safely get rid of unused opioids. This new approach would involve opioids being dispensed at the pharmacy with prepaid mail-back envelopes. Recipients would then mail any unused opioids back in the envelopes. This method would offer patients …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) tests may come with some risks. That’s according to a recent warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To be clear, the FDA isn’t saying that these non-invasive tests — which usually involve nothing more than a blood draw and some testing in a lab — …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) When food cravings strike, the temptation can be hard to resist. But with these methods, it’s possible. Read on to learn seven ways to handle food cravings. 1. Keep Your Guilty Pleasure on Hand If you’re trying to eat less chocolate, you may think you should get rid of all of your …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about dangerous hidden ingredients in some supplements. These supplements are found the with variations of the names “Artri” or “Ortiga.” Some specific products are found under the following names: Artri Ajo King Artri King Ortiga Mas Ajo Rey …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Are you getting the right amounts of your macronutrients and micronutrients? Many people don’t even know what those terms mean — much less whether they’re getting the right amounts of them. But don’t worry — this article will give you the basics. Here’s what you need to know about macronutrients and micronutrients. …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Maintaining a healthy weight is not always about what you eat — often, it’s about how much you eat. In fact, portion sizes play a big role in weight loss and maintenance. But it’s often a struggle to stick to healthy portions without feeling like you’re depriving yourself too much. That’s why …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Although women are more likely to visit their doctor than men, many women may be ignoring important signs and symptoms. Read on for a look at six health symptoms women may overlook. 1) Feeling very tired. Long days at work, late nights and early wakeup calls can all add up. While it’s …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the first-ever diagnostic breath test for COVID-19. This test offers a novel approach for COVID testing because it does not require a nasal swab or saliva sample, which have been the only ways to test for COVID-19 up until now. Instead, this new test …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The pandemic is more than two years old, and it’s still going strong. Here’s what you need to know. After sharp declines in total cases in recent months, COVID-19 case rates in the United States have started trending up again. These new infections are being driven largely by two highly infectious subvariants of …
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