38th Street Pharmacy

07/30/2026

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07/30/2026

When you’re laid low with diarrhea, the last thing you want to do is have a conversation about it — with a healthcare provider or anyone else — but sometimes it's necessary, especially with the current large-scale, multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis.

Here's how to know when to see a doctor for diarrhea and when it counts as an emergency.

Find out when diarrhea is safe to wait out at home, and when it warrants a trip to the doctor’s office, urgent care or ER.

07/29/2026

A Stanford Medicine study finds that, unlike typically developing teens, teens with autism don't become more attuned to unfamiliar voices as they mature — a difference that may help explain their social struggles.

Unlike typically developing teenagers, teens with autism don’t become more attuned to unfamiliar voices as they mature, a difference that helps explain their social struggles.

07/29/2026

In a new scientific review, the American Heart Association says most adults can safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day, roughly three to five 8-ounce cups of coffee.

But the researchers say sleep problems, blood pressure, palpitations and individual sensitivity may still be reasons to cut back.

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A new American Heart Association review says up to five 8-ounce cups may be safe for most adults, though cup size and caffeine sensitivity matter.

07/29/2026

Magnesium supplements may relieve constipation by relaxing the intestines and drawing water into the intestinal tract, and magnesium-based medications can provide relief from heartburn by neutralizing excess stomach acid.

However, magnesium supplements may need to be avoided by people with kidney disease.

Magnesium is a key mineral for digestive health. It may help relieve heartburn, constipation, and symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease.

07/28/2026

Scientists are getting closer to understanding the wasting and fatigue that often accompanies cancer -- finds that could mean treatments may be on the horizon.

Scientists are getting closer to understanding the wasting and fatigue that often accompanies cancer. Treatments could be on the horizon.

07/28/2026

Inulin is a type of soluble fiber that comes from plants -- it acts as a prebiotic, the naturally occurring, nondigestible parts of food that feed the healthy bacteria that live in your gut.

While there’s no official recommended daily value for inulin, eating fiber-rich foods may help your digestive health as well as your appetite control, more balanced gut microbiota, better mineral absorption, blood sugar control, and a lower risk of constipation.

Inulin is a plant-based fiber that promotes gut health. Foods high in inulin include chicory root, garlic, bananas, leeks, and Jerusalem artichokes.

07/28/2026

Between summer travel, changing routines, and seasonal irritants, it’s important to stay on top of your pet's daily health routine. Don't let their prescription medications run out right in the middle of summer fun!

👉 Need a quick refill? Call us at (512) 458-3784 to keep their tails wagging all season long. 🐶🐱

07/28/2026

It’s common knowledge that prescription drugs can cause side effects, and most people know that even everyday over-the-counter medicines can trigger unwanted symptoms, like drowsiness from certain antihistamines.

But far fewer realize that dietary supplements — from vitamins to botanicals like echinacea and ginkgo biloba — can also carry risks.

Many older adults assume vitamins and botanicals are safe, but they can cause heart palpitations, dizziness, and dangerous drug interactions.

07/27/2026

Research generally finds that getting married delivers larger boosts in health and well-being to men than women.

Why? Because marrying gives men benefits many can't get anywhere else.

Marriage is often said to benefit men more than women—but the real story is how gender shapes emotional support and connection.