Netflix has released a movie about a pharmacist determined to single-handedly fight the opioid crisi
US entertainment company Netflix has released a new documentary series, “Pharmacist,” about the opioid crisis.
Author name: Ольга ОНИСЬКО
Rice: lowers cholesterol and accumulates arsenic
It’s all about processing White and brown rice differ only in processing. To get white rice, the bran and germ are removed from brown rice. After such purification rice becomes more caloric, loses a significant part of fats, some protein, a number of antioxidants, B vitamins, some minerals. In addition, bran and germ contain another […]
Two major merchandising mistakes in the pharmacy
The two most common merchandising mistakes are either too sparse display, which creates a “museum effect,” or overstuffed shelves.
Chinese coronavirus: people probably got infected from snakes
The new coronavirus 2019-nCOV, the outbreak of which began in China, was most likely infected by snakes.
Valuable product: scientists told about the benefits and harms of corn oil
Statistically, corn oil is one of the most commonly used refined vegetable oils in the world. Benefit Against bad cholesterol: Compared to other vegetable oils, corn oil is high in phytosterols, plant compounds similar in structure to cholesterol. Phytosterols have anti-inflammatory effects and help reduce the risk of heart disease, type II diabetes and some […]
GERD: what can a pharmacist do to help?
Everyone experiences heartburn from time to time, but some people suffer from it for months or even years. Night heartburn, which occurs during and sometimes interrupts sleep, and postprandial heartburn, which occurs after eating, bending over or lying down, are the main symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Since this disease is mainly treated with over-the-counter […]
Snail medicines: history of use
Gourmets love garden snails for their exquisite flavor, gardeners hate them for the damage they cause to field crops and gardens, and pharmacists appreciate them for their ability to produce compounds that could potentially become new medicines. Antiquity and the Middle Ages Galen recommended that pregnant women use snail tincture to prevent fetal dropsy, and […]
Pharmacy night shift: how to stay up all night?
Night shift is not an easy task for a pharmacist. How do you stay alert and attentive all night long, and thus minimize the negative effects of sleep deprivation? Coffee and strong tea Caffeine is an excellent stimulant that helps to fight drowsiness, stay focused and concentrate. However, it is important to be careful. Too […]
Hot bath: is it healthy or dangerous?
What could be better than a hot bath? However, before you plunge into hot water, it is worth making sure that there are no contraindications for this procedure. Benefit Harm The golden mean What is a really hot bath is an individual question. Some people prefer warm water, others like to make it hotter. However, […]
The Dr. Google effect or how does a pharmacist talk to a cyberchondriac?
Unfounded health anxiety, called hypochondria, is an increasingly common condition. Experts blame the Internet for this. Anxiety disorder The suspicion of extreme weakness of one’s own health is a widespread, but not a new problem. Today it is called anxiety and this term is gradually replacing the word “hypochondria”, which entered medicine back in ancient […]
Pregnancy test: the most important thing to know for sure
Some women do not trust home pregnancy tests, although the cause of errors is often due to improper handling. A little history The problem of diagnosing pregnancy has worried mankind since ancient times. Thus, the first test appeared in ancient Egypt. At that time, it was enough for a woman to urinate on a certain […]
Will wisdom teeth add wisdom?
Third molars are rudimentary orgranulars that we can do without. In which cases is it better to remove wisdom teeth, and in which cases is it worth keeping them? Victims of evolution Third molars, or “eights,” are called wisdom teeth because they appear much later than the rest of the teeth when people become adults. […]