By Kristen Snodgrass, AJ Greco, and Natasha Michaels Q: My doctor says I suffer from seasonal allergies. Can you explain exactly what that means? A: There are five common myths associated with seasonal allergies: Flowers commonly trigger allergies. Believe it or not, flowers rarely cause allergies. The primary culprits of pollen allergies are weeds, grasses, [...]

Dear Pharmacist by Suzy Cohen, Senior Wire Dear Pharmacist: I’m determined to stick with my resolution to lose weight by cutting calories. Any tips to help me? –F.P., Tulsa, Oklahoma Answer: Medical studies have shown that caloric restriction is an effective way to lose weight. Caloric restriction increases the activity of PGC-1 alpha, a lovely [...]

 Submitted by Kerr Drug Q: My wife recently had an outbreak of shingles. It was very painful for her, and now I am wondering if I should get the vaccination recommended for people 60 and over. A: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about one in three people will develop shingles [...]