Medicine Matters

Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, but it also brings plenty of opportunities for bug bites, poison ivy, chigger bites, and other itchy skin irritations. Whether you're working around the farm, fishing at the lake, hiking, gardening, or simply spending time...

If you've ever picked up a prescription for an opioid pain medication, your pharmacist may have also recommended a stool softener or a product that combines a stool softener with a stimulant laxative. That recommendation isn't random. It's because opioid pain...

When people think about staying healthy, they often focus on eating well, exercising, or taking their medications. One simple habit that's easy to overlook is wearing sunscreen every day. Protecting your skin from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays is one of the simplest...

There's no shortage of health information online, on social media, and from friends and family, but not all of it is accurate. Some common pharmacy myths can lead to medications being used incorrectly, affecting both your treatment and your health. Knowing the facts...

When your healthcare provider prescribes a prescription medication, it's because they believe it will help treat, manage, or prevent a health condition. But simply having the medication isn't enough. Taking it exactly as prescribed gives it the best chance to work and...