Morris Avenue Pharmacy and Health Center

05/10/2026

Have you ever wondered if something as simple as walking could help you recover faster after surgery? New research in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons found that every extra 1,000 steps taken after surgery may lower the risk of complications. Discover how small daily movements could make a big difference in recovery.

People recovering from surgery have an easy way to boost their odds of a successful recuperation — take a stroll.Every extra 1,000 steps a patient takes daily after surgery lowers their odds of complications, researchers reported May 6 in the

05/09/2026

Could the medication you take for migraines also help protect your vision? A new study in Neurology found that people taking CGRP inhibitors for migraines had a lower risk of developing glaucoma. Discover how these medications may offer benefits beyond headache relief.

A class of drugs taken to prevent migraines might help people avoid glaucoma as well, a new study says.People taking CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) inhibitors had a 25% lower risk of developing

05/08/2026

Do you or someone you know deal with migraines that just won’t let up? A major review in Annals of Internal Medicine analyzed dozens of clinical trials to identify the most effective treatments for chronic migraine. Discover which options may finally bring relief.

Chronic migraine can be difficult to treat -- but new research is helping identify the most effective options.In a large new review, published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers analyzed 43 cl...

05/07/2026

Do you ever struggle to put your feelings into words, especially when you’re dealing with pain?
A study in Health Psychology found that people who have difficulty identifying and expressing emotions may experience more disruption from chronic pain. Discover how emotional awareness could play a bigger role in managing pain than you think.

People who struggle to understand their own emotions are more likely to have chronic pain disrupt their daily life, a new study says.People with alexithymia -- difficulty recognizing and expressing emotions -- tend to have greater psychological distress related to chronic pain, researchers...

05/06/2026

Have you ever wondered how soon it’s safe to exercise after a major surgery like breast cancer treatment?
Experts from Allegheny Health Network are rethinking traditional guidelines around exercise and weight lifting after breast cancer surgery. Discover what this could mean for recovery and getting back to strength safely.

After breast cancer surgery, many women are told to limit how much — and how soon — they exercise.

05/05/2026

Have you ever wondered how someone relearns to speak after a stroke? New research suggests that a stroke survivor’s senses may play just as important a role as muscle control in regaining speech. Discover how this new understanding could change the way recovery is approached.

A stroke victim’s senses might matter as much as their muscles as they work to relearn how to talk, a new study says.Previously, experts thought that...

05/04/2026

Preparing our new location!!!
Morris Ave Pharmacy will relocate to 1230 Morris Ave, Union NJ. Continuing to provide care to our patients and excited to welcome a new community. We will keep you posted with our Grand Opening to come celebrate!

05/04/2026

Have you ever wondered if getting screened for dementia could cause more stress than it’s worth? A large clinical trial shows that concerns about anxiety or family stress shouldn’t stop seniors from early screening, which can help with planning and care decisions. Find out why early detection may be more helpful than harmful.

Screening for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can give seniors and their families advance warning to plan and prepare for oncoming decline.But there’s also concern that a positive screening result might stress a family out, with adult children anxious over their role as caregi...

05/03/2026

Do you ever feel like that extra hour of evening daylight actually makes you more active? New research using data from Fitbit suggests daylight saving time may not boost daily activity as much as we think. Find out why that extra sunshine might not be making a difference after all.

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Daylight saving time is thought to promote more outdoor activity by giving people an extra hour of sunshine in the evening prior to dusk.But a new study says that’s just not so.There’s no appreciable difference in peo...

05/02/2026

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to hear for the very first time? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first gene therapy for a rare form of inherited deafness, offering a potentially permanent solution for affected children. Discover how this breakthrough could change lives forever.

In a historic leap for medical science, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit the first-ever gene therapy to treat a rare form of inherited deafness.The treatment — called Otarmeni — offers a...

05/01/2026

Do you grab any olive oil at the store or does it really matter which one you choose? New research from Universitat Rovira i Virgili suggests that extra virgin olive oil may benefit both gut and brain health, while refined versions don’t offer the same perks. Find out why your choice of olive oil could make a bigger difference than you think.

When it comes to olive oil, not all are created equal. Extra virgin olive oil — the centerpiece of a Mediterranean diet — has benefits for your belly and your brain, new research shows. Refined olive oil, which is generally cheaper to buy, does not.