Do vitamins block disease? Some disappointing news

Prison for man found with heroin, meth, pills, firearms and blowtorch

COEUR d’ALENE — A 29-year-old Spokane Valley man who goes by “Texas” and was arrested for trafficking heroin and having a bagful of guns was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

How to safely go to medical appointments

This is a series about COVID-19 preparation and regional updates. Check the Press daily for new information, tips, and ways our health care professionals are working to keep our community safe.

Foggy Days: Reasons for brain fog and poor memory

In our quest for greater brain clarity, we need to understand that it is never normal to have brain fog, poor concentration, or lack of cognitive clarity, even as we age. While blamed on “you’re just getting old,” we know that isn’t true, as 20 and 30-year-olds can have the same complaints. While poor memory could be age-related, people under the age of 90 should be seeking other reasons for these issues.

Consumer prices rise just 0.1 percent in May

Taste, taste, taste

Mary and I affectionately refer to tasting wine many times as "homework." For us while it really isn't work at all it is a big part of the job, as we never feel comfortable or confident recommending a wine to a customer if we have not tried it first regardless of the price we pay and therefore charge our customers, it has to meet our standards. Allegorically, customers can and for their own protection should approach wine the same way.

Knudtsen Chevrolet receives award

Named a CarGurus 2022 Top-Rated Dealer for Excellence in Customer Experience

Named a CarGurus 2022 Top-Rated Dealer for Excellence in Customer Experience

Sheriff’s Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Donald W. Klotz, 86

Donald W. Klotz passed away unto his Lord and Savior, Jan. 23, 2015. Born Oct. 19, 1928, in Sandpoint. He was a lifelong resident of North Idaho. After graduation from Priest River High School, he was a logger in the Priest Lake area until he was drafted into the Korean War where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart. With an interest in science and business he used the GI Bill to attend Idaho State University and became a registered pharmacist, for a career spanning more than 40 years.

AP PHOTOS: Virus revives demand for traditional French soap

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Amid the rapid spread of the new coronavirus across Europe, the hallmark Marseille tradition of soap-making is enjoying a renaissance, as the French rediscover an essential local product.

Pharmacy robbery reward offered

Man displayed gun, demanded OxyContin

COEUR d'ALENE - A cash reward as large as $2,500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for robbing Medicine Man Pharmacy in Coeur d'Alene.

At what cost?

Constantly changing online prices stump shoppers

NEW YORK - Online shopping has become as volatile as stock market trading. Wild, minute-by-minute price swings on everything from clothes to TVs have made it difficult for holiday shoppers to "buy low."

PHD hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in 2021 the north Idaho region had two of the highest prescribing rates in the state.

Police investigate pharmacy robbery

Coeur d'Alene Police responded at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to a report of a robbery at the Shopko Pharmacy at 217 W. Ironwood Drive.

PHARMACIES: PBMs are killing independent owners

As a local pharmacist, it was refreshing for me to see an article in The Press about the challenges facing pharmacies today. Low insurance reimbursement does not affect only rural pharmacies, however, but is leading to the demise of all independently owned pharmacies. Contrary to what Greg Lopes would want you to believe, PBMs are definitely and primarily responsible for the closure of many pharmacies. Not only, as the article pointed out, are 25% of claims paid below cost, but many more pay mere pennies above the cost of the drug. After adding the direct cost of the vial, lid and label, easily 50% of claims are paid at or below cost.

Healthy living...

As we continue to age, nutrition plays an increasingly important role in our daily lives. Drinking water, maintaining a low salt and high fiber diet, and eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke.

Dangers of heartburn and reflux

With more than 15 million Americans on prescriptions for heartburn and reflux, and many more on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, we can say we have a real problem here!

Join the drug war

The pretty 19-year-old girl and her mother came to Dr. Joseph Abate at Dirne Clinic for help. The girl admitted that she was taking 16 oxycontin tablets a day - a stunning sum - and couldn't stop. Dr. Abate quickly did the math in his head and determined that the girl was spending about $500 a day for the prescription pills. And he asked her if he could inquire how she raised that kind of money.

Shopping early - extreme version

Sales prices entice people to leave home on Thanksgiving

COEUR d'ALENE — Tammi Garrett and Don Downey of Post Falls left their dirty Thanksgiving dishes on the counter, grabbed a bottle of apple cider and rushed over to Target in Coeur d'Alene Thursday evening.

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With more than 15 million Americans on prescriptions for heartburn and reflux, and many more on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, we can say we have a real problem here!