38th Street Pharmacy

09/28/2025

Parkinson’s disease is the second-most-common neurological disorder behind Alzheimer’s and a condition that's currently without an early diagnostic test, but there's a surprising—and furry—hint of hope for the future.

New research has found another superpower among our canine pets for their apparent ability to detect an increasingly common neurological disease…through scent.

It's a condition that's currently without an early diagnostic test, but there's a surprising—and furry—hint of hope for the future.

09/27/2025

This National Assisted Living Month, we're celebrating the people and communities that make assisted living a place of care, connection, and comfort. 🍂 38th Street Pharmacy is here to help with medications, health guidance, and support for residents and caregivers alike.

09/27/2025

An estimated 80% of people who experience a mild heart attack without lasting heart damage are prescribed beta-blockers, which block the effects of adrenaline in the body to lower blood pressure and heart rate.

But a recent international study published last month found that the medication offered no benefit to these patients.

Beta-blockers are still crucial for some, but new research calls into question the benefit for a large proportion of patients

09/26/2025

A project in the making since 1908, the University of Texas Tower was an idea to make the UT campus iconic and world-class.

But did you know what we see today, and UT's fifth President Sidney Mezes' vision for the Tower, are two different things?

A Short History of How UT's Main Building Came To Be

09/26/2025

Many factors affect prostate health, and diet plays a key role.

Eating too much sugar, saturated fat, salt, processed meats, or spicy foods, and drinking alcohol and caffeine may negatively impact prostate health.

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Eating too much sugar, saturated fat, salt, processed meats, spicy foods, and drinking alcohol and caffeine may worsen prostate health.

09/26/2025

When was the last time you went to the dentist?

Turns out it's more than just about your teeth - it's about your brain too.

In recent years, an increasing number of scientific investigations have backed an alarming hypothesis: Alzheimer's disease may not be merely a condition of an aging brain, but the product of infection.

09/25/2025

September is Healthy Aging Month, the perfect time to reveal stronger evidence than ever that healthy behaviors can protect brain health.

A new study of more than 2,100 older adults finds that a structured lifestyle program can slow cognitive aging in at-risk adults.

A new study documents the benefits of lifestyle changes that can keep the brain young.

09/25/2025

It’s World Pharmacist Day! 💊 Every prescription filled, every wellness question answered, and every friendly smile comes from a pharmacist dedicated to your health. We’re proud to care for our neighbors and celebrate the heart of pharmacy today!

09/25/2025

Your 38th Street Pharmacy has both the updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines in stock! It's a simple and easy process to make an appointment on our website at www.38thStreetPharmacy.com. Don't wait; get your vaccinations this week!

09/25/2025

This fall, millions of adults could face new challenges in getting a COVID-19 vaccine -- and narrowed vaccine approvals and delayed recommendations are fueling confusion over the fall rollout.

With questions about who can get the shot, where to find it, and who will pay for it, here are answers to your questions about the 2025 COVID-19 vaccines.

Who can get a shot, where to get one and other vaccines you need this time of year

09/24/2025

If you’re a woman under 65, science just gave you a new reason to pay attention to ambiguous symptoms — even if you don’t have traditional risk factors for a heart attack.

In a new study, Mayo Clinic researchers found that half of heart attacks among younger and middle-aged women were not due to clogged arteries but rather to nontraditional causes.

If you’re a woman under 65, science just gave you a new reason to pay attention to ambiguous symptoms — even if you don’t have traditional risk factors for a heart attack.

09/24/2025

Sleep disturbances are common among adults, wiht as many as one in three of us not getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night.

But adding certain foods to your diet might help you sleep better.

🥱 Not sleeping well? These 🥝 8 foods🥝 just might offer the natural solution you’ve been hoping for. Learn why they work, how much to consume, and when to consume them for optimal results.