(Carrick Pharmacy News) We may not have been thinking about it as much over the past couple of years, but the flu is still here. And it’s currently on the rise in the United States. That’s according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said that flu activity …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Traditional Chinese medicine covers a wide variety of practices meant to improve health and quality of life. But is it safe? Does it work? Read on to find out more about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Some of the practices included in TCM have been around for thousands …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Pfizer is voluntarily recalling several blood pressure medications. The company is alerting the public about higher-than-acceptable amounts of a possible cancer-causing impurity in a few products. Specifically, the impurity is called nitrosamine. Pfizer is voluntarily recalling six lots of Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) tablets. In addition, the company is also recalling two authorized …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Carbohydrates are a necessary part of the human diet, but some are healthier than others. Sugar, for example, is a carbohydrate, and it has been associated with all kinds of health problems when consumed in excess. Meanwhile, simple carbohydrates in processed breads and pastas may lead to weight gain. However, you need …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Who doesn’t love a sweet taste? Almost everyone loves how sugar tastes, but not everyone loves the health effects of sugar in excess. That’s why food scientists and companies have developed so many alternatives to traditional sugar. But are these sugar substitutes safe and always better than sugar? That’s what we explore …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Weekly averages for COVID-19 cases continue to fall in the United States, but the pandemic hasn’t yet come to an end. In fact, a rising number of cases of a subvariant of the highly infectious Omicron variant in Europe has some health experts concerned about a possible rise in cases in the …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) There’s more to skin health than sunscreen and daily cleansing. As it turns out, your diet may play a part in giving you that radiant glow you’re looking for. Various studies suggest that different aspects of our dietary habits may affect the health of our skin. That means you can take direct …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) A healthy diet could add more than a decade to your life, according to a new study. Health professionals and researchers have long known that healthy diet choices, such as eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding added sugars, could have beneficial impacts on health. Now, this study has quantified those impacts. To …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Knowing your asthma triggers is the first step in avoiding them. It’s important to know what triggers your asthma to help you avoid asthma attacks. Triggers differ from person to person. Know what triggers your asthma, and take steps to avoid it. The following are some common asthma triggers: Pet dander. …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) High blood pressure is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease. But what do your blood pressure numbers actually mean? Blood pressure is a key indicator of how the heart and other body systems are functioning. Measuring blood pressure properly and regularly is vital to staying healthy. There are many devices to measure …
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