Birthday, Anniversary or Special Celebration? We've got a card for that!
Ask our friendly staff about our text and email notification service!
Looking for DME Products? We offer a full-line of
durable medical equipment.
We want your family happy and healthy!Call us today to schedule your vaccination!
We take our role in your health very seriously. Come in today to see how we can help.
Staying informed is also a great way to stay healthy. Keep up-to-date with all the latest health news here.
08 Sep
High Blood Pressure in Kids Linked to Serious Heart Risks Later in Life
Kids with high blood pressure face a much greater risk of dying from heart disease by their mid 50s, a new study finds.
05 Sep
Prostate Cancer Rates on the Rise After Years of Decline
Prostate cancer rates are increasing about 3% per year, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. And the biggest increases are being seen in advanced-stage disease, which is harder to treat.
04 Sep
Popular Sugar Substitutes Linked to Faster Brain Aging
A new study finds artificial sweeteners typically found in ultra-processed foods and drinks may be associated with a faster decline in overall thinking and memory skills – especially in people under 60 and those with diabetes.
Radioactive Contamination Suspected in Recalled Frozen Shrimp
U.S. officials are investigating radioactive contamination linked to frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia after testing found Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in some shipments.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Friday that the contamination may have come from an industrial metal-melting facility at the same site as a s...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- |
- September 8, 2025
- |
- Full Page
HHS Withdraws Report Linking Alcohol To Higher Cancer Risks
Federal health officials have withdrawn a government report warning that even small amounts of alcohol could raise the risk of cancer and other serious health problems.
The move has sparked tons of debate among researchers, advocacy groups and industry leaders just before new updates to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines were to be released...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- |
- September 8, 2025
- |
- Full Page
Salmonella Outbreak Tied To Metabolic Meals Sickens 16, CDC Warns
A salmonella outbreak tied to Metabolic Meals home-delivery products has sickened at least 16 people in 10 states, and another seven have been hospitalized, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported.
The affected meals were produced and shipped by Metabolic Meals during the week of July 28. The CDC warns customers ...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- |
- September 8, 2025
- |
- Full Page
New Pill Lowers Stubborn BP In Kidney Patients
A novel pill that blocks the hormone aldosterone shows promise for lowering blood pressure and potentially delaying the progression of kidney disease in people with both conditions.
The preliminary findings were presented Saturday at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in Baltimore and simultaneously published in the Jour...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- September 8, 2025
- |
- Full Page
Space Travel Accelerates Cellular Aging, Researchers Say
Space travel takes a significant toll on the human body, and a new study reveals that it can speed up the aging of crucial blood and immune cells.
Researchers from the University of California San Diego found that blood-forming stem cells showed signs of rapid aging after spending just over a month in space.
The study used auto...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- September 8, 2025
- |
- Full Page
Kids with High BP May Face Risk of Early Heart Disease Death as Adults
A heart health journey may start much earlier than once thought, as new research shows that kids with higher blood pressure at age 7 had a sharply increased risk of dying of heart disease by their mid-50s.
The preliminary findings were presented Sunday at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in Baltimore and simultaneously ...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- September 8, 2025
- |
- Full Page
FDA Warns of Juice Recall Linked To Potential Foodborne Illness
Parents in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York may want to pause before they pack a juice drink in their child’s lunchbox.
Evergreen Orchard Farm, a New Jersey-based company, has issued a voluntary recall for three of its juice products due to a lack of pasteurization, a process that kills harmful bacteria, according to a new...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- September 8, 2025
- |
- Full Page
AI Aids Seniors In Reading, Reporting Blood Pressure At Home
Older adults managing high blood pressure might just have one more tool in the toolbox.
A new study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI)-powered voice agents can help older adults manage their high blood pressure, potentially transforming how remote patient care is delivered.
These preliminary findings were presente...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- September 8, 2025
- |
- Full Page
Severe Pregnancy Nausea Causes Many To Rethink Motherhood, Study Finds
Extreme morning sickness during pregnancy, a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), can have a devastating emotional and physical impact on pregnant women.
A survey of close to 300 Australian women with HG reveals that more than half thought about terminating their pregnancies due to their distressing symptoms.
The findings ...
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- |
- September 8, 2025
- |
- Full Page
Substance Use During Pregnancy Can Harm a Fetus, Experts Warn
Using alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other substances during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus, even when the risks are not always obvious, a West Virginia University psychiatrist warns.
"Many substances can harm a fetus, including substances many falsely perceive to be harmless, like marijuana," said Dr. Aliana Abascal of the Depart...
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- |
- September 7, 2025
- |
- Full Page
Health News is provided as a service to Porter Ranch Pharmacy site users by HealthDay. Porter Ranch Pharmacy nor its employees, agents, or contractors, review, control, or take responsibility for the content of these articles. Please seek medical advice directly from your pharmacist or physician.
Copyright © 2025 HealthDay All Rights Reserved.
Our Affiliations
