Health News
At The Medicine Shoppe® Pharmacies, we are dedicated to providing products and services to care for your family’s wellness. One of those services is health news you can trust. Use the filters to focus on the information that is important to you, then bookmark this page to make it a regular stop anytime you’re online.
Treatments for Children with Severe Asthma
Management systems are important in controlling chronic diseases like asthma. Using inflammation as a guide to treating asthma did not improve asthma control.
Zapping Better Than Cutting
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) is commonly seen with lung cancer, because both diseases usually result from smoking. Patients who have COPD often have complications after lung cancer surgery.
Extra-Fine Inhalers Ineffective Against COPD
Combating inflammation is an important step in treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ). Sometimes a drug is successful but like anything, there are risks.
FDA Advises Approval for New COPD Drug
More relief from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ) is just around the corner. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended approval for a new COPD drug.
Getting to the DNA of COPD
As with any disease, there are proteins and symptoms linked to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ). Scientists have discovered DNA contributes to COPD .
Stay Away from BPA While Pregnant
Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure during pregnancy should be avoided. In a new study, BPA has been linked to increasing the risk of developing asthma in newborns.
Stimulating News for COPD Patients
Inhalers are a common treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ). In the future, you may add brain stimulation to the list of COPD treatments.
Visiting Asthma at Home is a Success
Children in low-income areas have an increased risk of developing asthma. A new community-based program has been successful in helping to control asthma.
Ladies - The Air May Impact Your Mind
Older women should be mindful about the air they breathe: Chronic exposure to air pollution may be hurting your ability to think, reason and remember.
Antibotics Don't Work for Sinus Infections
Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for sinus infections. Unfortunately, a new study has shown that antibiotics do not reduce symptoms are reduce the duration of a sinus infection.