Influenza, known as the flu, is a respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. While it can affect people of all ages, older adults...

Understanding why we get vaccinated for various diseases and who is eligible for which vaccine can save lives worldwide. Some vaccines...

Avoid the hospital at all costs. How and why? With inflation driving up costs, every expenditure, including going to the doctor, will...

Feeling tired, moody, or bloated? The answer may lie within your gut. Yes, you heard it right — your gut health is not only the key to a...

When our skin is exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, our bodies produce vitamin D. However, many people do not get enough...

There are a variety of different ways that medicine can be used. Medicine can help when we are not feeling well, and in some cases,...

It’s finally the time of year you’ve been waiting for – sunshine, blooming flowers, and lots and lots of pollen – ahchoo! If you find...

Understanding your cholesterol and how to manage it doesn’t have to be scary. Not all cholesterol is bad cholesterol. Your body needs a...

It’s that time of year again…the time when we make resolutions to do things differently this year. We’re going to travel more, eat...

As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it feels like all everyone is talking about is holiday cheer. Although winter brings...

It is estimated that a staggering 37.3 million people living in the United States have diabetes. This works out to about 1 in 10—and...

Since 2004, October has been designated in the U.S. as American Pharmacists Month. During this month, we recognize pharmacies and the...

Every year, chain pharmacies begin marketing flu shots earlier, with some even offering them as early as July. But when does flu season...

It’s that time of year again—the kiddos are heading back to school! That means buying school supplies, planning lunches, and practicing...

Medication compliance. It’s a term that pharmacists, doctors, and other healthcare providers use frequently, but it may be unfamiliar to...

Have you ever taken a medication and later felt worse than before? Have your medications left you feeling tired, anxious, achy, nauseous,...

Being mentally healthy doesn’t just mean that you don’t have a mental illness or disorder – it means your emotional and social well-being...

More than 25 million Americans live with asthma, almost a quarter of those being children. There’s no definitive cause, there’s no...

When it comes to heart health, we’re often told to make sure we keep an eye on our blood pressure. We know that we want to avoid having...

Every January, resolutions and healthy habits are at the top of everyone’s mind. The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on...