The Pitt Prescription: Exploring medical marijuana as alternative medicine
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
More states are beginning to legalize the use of medical marijuana (AKA medical cannabis) and some patients are getting the opportunity to try new therapies for previously difficult to treat conditions.
The Pitt Prescription: Putting an end to sedentary behavior
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
April 12, 2020
Ever since starting online classes and having meetings via Zoom, student pharmacist Elizabeth Donnelly has almost constantly been sitting in a chair.
The Pitt Prescription | A health care worker’s view of the pandemic
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
March 30, 2020
In a special edition of her health care blog, Elizabeth Donnelly describes her experience working in a pharmacy during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Pitt Prescription | How to practice healthy social distancing
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
March 22, 2020
It’s been about a week since I’ve seen any loved ones in person, and I miss hanging out with them immensely. The days don’t feel the same without seeing my lovely pharmacy phamily or my friends from undergrad, and spending time alone can be stressful and downright boring. However, like many othe...
The Pitt Prescription: Common questions about COVID-19
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
March 15, 2020
As a pharmacy student, I often had to explain over spring break that the coronavirus can easily be confused with the flu, especially in younger people.
The Pitt Prescription: Springing into seasonal allergy treatments
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
March 2, 2020
Spring break is right around the corner. But along with the warmth comes a silent aggressor that affects many people, including myself — pollen.
The Pitt Prescription: Staying safe while getting steamy
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Compared to older adults, 15- to 24-year-olds have a higher risk of obtaining a STI due to behavioral, biological and cultural reasons.
The Pitt Prescription: All about acne
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
January 27, 2020
Many acne "hacks" on social media" have tips that aren’t actually effective or could even be damaging to your skin.
The Pitt Prescription: Caring for dry skin and dandruff
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
January 12, 2020
Every year, when the temperature starts to drop outside, I start to carry a travel-sized bottle of lotion with me wherever I go. As it gets colder and colder, it seems like my skin dries out no matter what I do, so having a constant supply of moisturizer is quite handy. The skin is the largest human organ — wit...
The Pitt Prescription: Fad diets in the New Year
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
January 6, 2020
The holiday shopping season is coming to an end, but with the start of January comes a new shopping trend — a few solid weeks of businesses pushing “resolutions” to consumers. Each year it seems that new companies pop up out of nowhere to sell their so-called wonder products, with a large majority...