DownHome Pharmacy

DownHome Pharmacy A full service, family owned pharmacy with drive-thru service. Our Family Helping Yours!

DownHome Pharmacy is locally owned and operated by Tim and Allison Lucas, Our Family helping Yours!

Ever grabbed a frozen meal without thinking twice about allergens on the label? A major recall involving fully cooked br...
12/22/2025

Ever grabbed a frozen meal without thinking twice about allergens on the label? A major recall involving fully cooked breaded chicken is raising concerns for anyone with food allergies, especially soy, and it’s an important reminder to double-check what’s in your freezer. Read more to see if this affects your household.

Georgia-based Suzanna’s Kitchen is recalling about 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken because the label does not list soy, a common food allergen.The recall involves eight-piece cut, bone-in breaded chicken portions made ...

Ever wonder if the water your kids drink is still protecting their teeth like it used to? As some states move away from ...
12/21/2025

Ever wonder if the water your kids drink is still protecting their teeth like it used to? As some states move away from adding fluoride, experts say parents may need to rethink how they safeguard their children’s smiles. Find out what’s changing and what you can do next.

For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from cavities. But as some states move away from adding fluoride to public water, dentists say parents may need to take extra steps to keep children’s pearly whites healthy.States such as Utah and Florida ha...

Have you ever noticed how having someone you love by your side makes everything feel a little easier, even during a heal...
12/20/2025

Have you ever noticed how having someone you love by your side makes everything feel a little easier, even during a health scare? New research suggests that partner support can play a powerful role in recovery after heart emergencies, and the science behind it might surprise you. Read on to learn why love really can be good for your heart.

Hearts are often associated with love, especially around Valentine’s Day.That’s more relevant than you might think, a new evidence review says.The support of a beloved partner can dramatically improve recovery for people who’ve had a

Ever brushed off a small ache, only to have it linger longer than expected? New research warns that tendon injuries ofte...
12/19/2025

Ever brushed off a small ache, only to have it linger longer than expected? New research warns that tendon injuries often don’t heal properly and even a small, unnoticed injury can affect your strength, stability and everyday movement more than you realize. Learn why early attention matters and what it means for your long-term mobility.

Injure a tendon and you might not notice right away, but beware: These injuries often fail to heal properly, putting everyday activities at risk. 

Ever wonder why the sunscreen you buy abroad seems more advanced than what’s on U.S. shelves?That could soon change. The...
12/18/2025

Ever wonder why the sunscreen you buy abroad seems more advanced than what’s on U.S. shelves?
That could soon change. The FDA is reviewing a new sunscreen ingredient already used worldwide, and it may mean better sun protection ahead. Read on to see what this could mean for your skin.

Americans may soon have access to a new sunscreen ingredient already used around the world.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Dec. 11 that it is revi...

Have you ever wished there were more ways to treat depression without frequent office visits or medications alone? A new...
12/17/2025

Have you ever wished there were more ways to treat depression without frequent office visits or medications alone? A newly FDA-cleared at-home device that uses gentle electrical stimulation could change how people access mental health care find out what this breakthrough could mean for patients everywhere.

An at-home device that sends a gentle electrical current to the brain to help treat depression has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Experts say the mov...

Ever notice your child struggling to focus after scrolling through social media? New research suggests heavy use of popu...
12/16/2025

Ever notice your child struggling to focus after scrolling through social media? New research suggests heavy use of popular platforms may be quietly chipping away at kids’ attention spans. Read on to see what experts discovered and why it matters.

Social media could be draining children of their ability to concentrate, a new study says.Children who spend a lot of time on Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter or Messenger gradually become less able to focus and pay attention, researchers reported Dec. 8 in the journal

Have you ever noticed how just thinking about a good moment with someone can suddenly make you feel closer to them, even...
12/15/2025

Have you ever noticed how just thinking about a good moment with someone can suddenly make you feel closer to them, even if it never actually happened? New research shows that simply imagining a positive interaction can shift how we feel about others and even change how our brain stores information about them. Read more to see how powerful your mind really is.

Thinking about a positive moment with someone, even if it never happened, may actually make you like them more, new research shows.A study published Dec. 10 in Nature Communications found that simply imagini...

New research shows this tropical favorite may offer far more benefits than flavor alone and the findings might surprise ...
12/14/2025

New research shows this tropical favorite may offer far more benefits than flavor alone and the findings might surprise you. Read more to see why mango deserves a spot in your daily routine.

Whether you slice mango and eat it plain, sprinkle it with tajín, toss it into a salad or blend it into a smoothie, new research suggests this tropical fruit may offer more than great flavor. Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology reviewed 29 studies published between ...

A major blood pressure drug is being recalled after tests showed it may contain traces of other medications. Read more t...
12/13/2025

A major blood pressure drug is being recalled after tests showed it may contain traces of other medications. Read more to see if your prescription is affected.

A widely used blood pressure medication is being pulled from shelves after testing suggested some batches may contain traces of other drugs.Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has recalled several lots of bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets (s...

Do you ever worry about whether the foods you find in nature are truly safe to eat? A new warning from California health...
12/12/2025

Do you ever worry about whether the foods you find in nature are truly safe to eat? A new warning from California health officials reveals how dangerous certain wild mushrooms can be and why knowing the risks could save a life. Read more to stay safe this season.

California health officials are warning people not to collect or eat wild mushrooms after a toxin found in some types poisoned nearly two dozen people and killed one.The California Poison Control System reported 21 cases linked to a toxin called amatoxin, found in a mushroom known as the d...

Have you ever wondered if video games could actually help kids learn instead of just keeping them glued to a screen? A n...
12/11/2025

Have you ever wondered if video games could actually help kids learn instead of just keeping them glued to a screen? A new study shows that certain educational games may boost children’s understanding of the human body, health, and even scientific thinking. Discover why this could change how we view screen time for kids.

Video games often have a bad reputation as being a distraction, but a new study suggests they may help kids build important science skills.University of Georgia researchers created an educational video game that helps elementary school students learn about the human body, health and how to...

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DownHome Pharmacy is locally owned and operated by Tim and Allison Lucas. Here our slogan is not just “Our Family helping Yours!” but an actual reality. We offer specialized services like compounding and compliance packaging in addition to traditional prescription filling. We hope to serve your family in anyway we can, simply give us a call at 540-966-4858 or visit us on the web at https://www.downhomepharmacy.net/ to find out how we can help you.