38th Street Pharmacy

06/24/2026

TODAY is the LAST DAY you can vote for your 38th Street Pharmacy for the Austin American-Statesman "Best of Austin" in the Health category! PLease vote for us now:
https://www.statesman.com/bestofatx

The Top 3 winners in each category will be announced in late August, so thanks for showing us some love!

06/24/2026

What’s in season right now? 🍓🍑🍉

Berries: Strawberries (peak), blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
Stone Fruit: Cherries, peaches, apricots, and plums.
Melons: Watermelon and cantaloupe.

Eating in season is great for your health and the environment! Which one is your favorite? 👇

06/24/2026

From skipping sunscreen to taking hot showers, common routines can quietly damage skin, speeding wrinkles and raising skin cancer risk as you get older.​​

From skipping sunscreen to taking hot showers, common routines can quietly damage skin, speeding wrinkles and raising skin cancer risk as you get older.​​

06/24/2026

Coffee can boost energy, support heart health, lower diabetes risk, and may even help you live longer -- but too much coffee can trigger digestive issues, anxiety and jitters, or poor sleep.

Experts say most adults can safely enjoy up to four cups of coffee daily, ideally before noon.

Millions of Americans drink coffee every day, but what does the morning ritual actually do to your health? Experts explain.

06/23/2026

After a record-breaking nomination period fueled by thousands of submissions from across the Austin area, , your 38th Street Pharmacy is a Top 5 Finalist for the Austin American-Statesman "Best of Austin" in the Health category! PLease vote for us now through June 24th:
https://www.statesman.com/bestofatx

Scroll down to "Local Pharmacy / Drug Store" -- you can vote once every day until Wednesday, so show us some love!

06/23/2026

Pump up the veggies, beans, and nuts, and pare down the meat, just a little bit.

A new study tracking how changes to the typical "Western" diet finds subbing in more vegetables and lowering saturated fat content could contribute to healthy aging.

A new study suggests swapping some, but not all, of your meat for plant proteins can help improve longevity.

06/23/2026

Nearly 90% of U.S. adults have at least one risk factor for a recently defined health condition known as CKM, with risk factors including excess weight, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, high blood sugar and reduced kidney function.

Doctors say a new guideline should help them spot CKM risk earlier and treat related problems together instead of one at a time.

Doctors are urged to treat heart, kidney and metabolic problems as connected, with earlier screening and coordinated care.

06/22/2026

What you drink in the evening can play a role in helping with weight loss -- some drinks promote sleep or contain protein and other nutrients to aid losing weight.

In the evening, try to get to bed early, limit late-night snacking, and cut down on alcohol.

Swap a traditional nightcap for these bedtime beverages to promote sleep and aid weight loss.

06/22/2026

Do you sneeze when you see the sun or any other bright light?

An allergist explains ACHOO syndrome and what can be done about it.

Do you sometimes sneeze as soon as you walk into sunlight? If so, you might have a surprisingly common condition known as ACHOO syndrome. Our allergist explains.