(Carrick Pharmacy News) What’s in your medicine cabinet? Did your items make our top nine? Here are nine products to consider stocking in your medicine cabinet to keep yourself and your family healthy. 1. Pain and fever reducer If you have pain or a fever, having acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) in your medicine …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) During power outages from hurricanes or tornados, using other power sources can lead to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC estimates that at least 430 Americans die from accidental CO poisoning every year. And about 50,000 Americans each year visit the emergency …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Unfortunately, medication errors occur relatively often — and they can harm you and your family. The good news is there are ways to avoid medication errors. By following these eight safety tips, you can help prevent medication errors at home and keep yourself and your family safe. 1) Ask Questions and Disclose …
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(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) When the temperature and the time change, a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) sets in for many people. But you don’t have to wait for the summer to stop feeling SAD. Read on to learn more about SAD and what you can do about it. What Is SAD? Seasonal …
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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) If you feel your arthritis symptoms getting worse when winter comes, you are not alone. But what causes this issue? Colder weather may worsen arthritis pain for a variety of reasons. We discuss those reasons and what you can do about them below. Why does cold weather cause more pain or stiffness? …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. But you can say no to heart disease by learning about the condition and taking steps to improve your heart health for American Heart Month this February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is highlighting hypertension (high …
(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 …
