Brent’s Pharmacy & Diabetes Care

09/20/2026

Do you think strength training is only for athletes or younger people? The truth is, building muscle can play an important role in healthy aging, injury prevention, metabolism and overall quality of life, at any age. Wondering how to get started safely and make strength training work for you? Read the article for expert tips on building strength at any stage of life.

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Strength training is one of the most effective ways to improve your health, boost your metabolism and enhance your quality of life — no matter your age. As a physician, I can assure you that building muscle is not just for athletes or...

09/19/2026

Have you noticed yourself feeling more emotional, irritable, or like your mood is all over the place during menopause? A new study suggests that hormone therapy may help ease severe mood symptoms, with the percentage of women experiencing them dropping from 62% to just under 25% after starting treatment. Could hormone therapy help bring some balance back to your mood during menopause? Read the article to find out what researchers discovered.

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Hormone therapy can help quell mood swings associated with menopause, a new study says.The proportion of women with severe mood symptoms declined from 62% to just under 25% after they were prescribed hormone therapy, researchers reported recently...

09/18/2026

Does your dog or cat love cuddling up close to you? You might not realize that your furry friend could be carrying bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. New research found that nearly half of samples collected from dogs and cats across multiple countries contained strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae showing high levels of antibiotic resistance. Could your pet be carrying something you can’t see? Read the article to learn what researchers discovered and what it could mean for pet owners.

TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) —  Here’s an unwelcome bit of news as Fido or Socks cuddles up to you for attention — they could be carrying antibiotic-resistant strains of a bacterium known to cause serious infections.Nearly half of samples collected from dogs a...

09/17/2026

Today is World Patient Safety Day!

Managing multiple medications can be confusing. You may wonder whether everything still works well together, if you’re experiencing side effects, or if an over-the-counter product or supplement could cause an interaction.

That’s where we can help. During a scheduled Clinical Services visit, our pharmacist can take a deeper look at your medications, answer your questions, identify potential concerns, and help you better understand your treatment.

Your medications should help you feel better—not leave you feeling uncertain. Call or stop by Brent’s Pharmacy to schedule your $35 Clinical Services visit today.

09/17/2026

Do you live with diabetes and struggle with burning, tingling, numbness or pain in your feet or legs? A new study suggests that spinal cord stimulation may significantly reduce pain from diabetic neuropathy while also improving sensation in people affected by nerve damage. Could this treatment offer new hope for people living with chronic diabetic nerve pain? Read the article to learn what researchers discovered.

A spinal implant can significantly reduce pain suffered by people with diabetes-related nerve damage, a new study says.Spinal cord stimulation blunted pain and improved sensation in patients suffering from diabetic neuropathy, researchers reported Sept. 9  in the journal Diabetes Care. Dia...

09/16/2026

Did you know that something as tiny as the microbes living on your baby’s skin could offer clues about their future health? New research suggests that changes in a baby’s skin microbiome, including higher levels of certain staph bacteria, may be linked to a greater risk of developing eczema and food allergies later on. Could your baby’s skin hold an early warning sign you never knew to look for? Read the article to find out what researchers discovered.

The microscopic organisms that live on a baby’s skin could provide an early warning sign of eczema or food allergies, a new study says.Babies about to develop eczema or food allergies experience distinct changes in the trillions of microbes that form the skin’s microbiome, researchers report...

09/15/2026

There’s no better compliment than hearing that local doctors and patients are sharing good things about Brent’s Pharmacy. ❤️

We know changing pharmacies can feel like a leap of faith—especially when you haven’t always had the best experience. That’s why we work hard to provide personal, dependable service and make every patient feel cared for.

Thank you for trusting our hometown pharmacy. Stay tuned for part two of this wonderful review!

09/15/2026

Are you dealing with hot flashes, night sweats or other menopause symptoms and wondering what your options are? A new study suggests that hormone therapy started during menopause may not only help relieve symptoms, it could also be linked to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. Could hormone therapy offer benefits beyond easing menopause symptoms? Read the article to learn what researchers discovered.

Hormone therapy started during menopause might reduce a woman’s risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study says.For common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, which affect as many as 80% of women, hormone therapy can offer relief, researchers said in background notes.But...

09/14/2026

Do you ever fall asleep with the TV on, your phone nearby, or a bright light shining into your room? New research suggests that too much light exposure at night may do more than disrupt your sleep, it could also affect the structure and function of your heart. Could your nighttime lighting habits be affecting your heart without you realizing it? Read the article to learn what researchers discovered.

Exposure to too much light at night may actually change the shape and function of your heart, new research reveals."Previous observational studies have linked nighttime light exposure with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, but little is known about the related cardiac structure and funct...

09/13/2026

Do you feel like your kids bring home more than just homework once school starts? As the weather cools and everyone spends more time indoors, colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses can spread quickly through schools and crowded places. Want to help keep your family healthy this cold and flu season? Read the article for simple ways to reduce the spread of germs and keep your kids feeling their best.

TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Every fall after school starts, I see an influx of kids with respiratory illnesses. As the weather cools and we spend more time indoors, it is easier for “the crud” to spread quickly.With cold and flu season just around the corner, man...