O'Brien Pharmacy

06/03/2026

Congratulations!

For dozens of Ballston Spa High School athletes, years of work turned into a milestone moment on signing day. Tuesday afternoon, the school held signing day.

06/02/2026

"A new review now argues that sleep is not just a time for the brain and body to rest and recover, but that during sleep the brain’s housekeeping services kick into action to clear waste products that, over time, can lead to cognitive decline and dementia."

Different chronic conditions that are also risk factors for dementia appear to be linked to the disruption of a sleep-dependent brain rhythm that helps clear 'waste' from the brain, a new review highlights.

06/01/2026

"An experimental drug for metastatic pancreatic cancer nearly doubled overall survival in a Phase 3 clinical trial, offering new hope for patients with one of the deadliest forms of cancer."

Phase 3 results showed the treatment nearly doubled survival for patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer.

05/28/2026

Wiswall Park

05/27/2026

"New guidelines from the American Cancer Society are expanding colon cancer screening options beyond colonoscopies and established stool-based tests."

New guidelines from the American Cancer Society are expanding colon cancer screening options beyond colonoscopies and established stool-based tests.

05/25/2026

All gave some. Some gave all.

05/21/2026

Across the street!

05/20/2026

"A new study highlights that people with a biological age older than their chronological age have a higher risk of developing dementia and may develop the disease earlier in life."

A new study suggests that a blood-based 'metabolomic aging clock' test could help forecast dementia onset. Additionally, when combined with genetic risk factors, it substantially improved dementia risk predictions.

05/19/2026

"A recent study has found that the timing of snacking, particularly when late at night, can affect digestive health and the gut microbiome."

Is it what you eat or when? A new study links eating and snacking after 9 p.m. while stressed to disrupted gut health and lower microbiome diversity.