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Can Magnesium Help Prevent Hearing Loss?

People rarely think about their hearing when it’s working well; it’s only when something feels off that we start to take notice. Hearing loss is…

Dec 29, 2025

What to Know About Lynkuet, the New Hot Flash Drug

On October 24, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lynkuet (elinzanetant), a non-hormonal medication designed to reduce hot flashes and improve sleep in women…

Dec 2, 2025

What to Know About Supplements

2020 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows supplements are part of daily life for more than half of U.S. adults. But…

Nov 14, 2025

When the Neighborhood Pharmacy Closes, ‘Everything Changes’

Community pharmacists (those who work in retail pharmacies) are uniquely qualified to provide fast, accurate, and reliable medication advice. And pharmacists have long been regarded…

Nov 10, 2025

Can I Take Amiodarone (Pacerone) and Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Together?

A torvastatin (Lipitor, Atorvaliq) was the most commonly prescribed medication in the U.S. in 2023. It belongs to a group of drugs called statins, which can help lower…

Oct 8, 2025

How Much Vitamin D Do I Need? The Debate Behind Supplement Guidelines

A 54-year-old man returned from a two-week trip to Southeast Asia to his home in Canada with a mysterious ailment. His serum calcium and creatinine levels,…

Aug 5, 2025

Are Melatonin Supplements Safe for Kids?

In January 2024, a former church daycare director in Cumberland, Indiana, was convicted of neglect and reckless supervision for giving melatonin gummies to more than…

May 1, 2025

From Ashwagandha to St. John’s Wort: The Risks Behind 5 Trending Supplements

Their bottles line drugstore aisles. Their ads interrupt your favorite podcast. Chances are, you have a few supplements in your kitchen cabinet right now. Maybe…

Mar 27, 2025

Can I Take St. John’s Wort With Lexapro?

In 2023, one in five Americans reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For those managing…

Jan 29, 2025

Digestive Issues: A Guide to Gut Health and Medications

As the engine that turns our food into the fuel we need—and gets rid of what we don’t—our digestive tract is critical to sustaining life.…

Jan 13, 2025

FDA Fails in Lab Inspections of Thousands of Drug Manufacturers

In early September 2024, an Associated Press (AP) investigation revealed that the FDA has struggled to keep up with lab inspections, especially those based overseas. The agency faces…

Nov 13, 2024

My Struggle With My Daughter’s First Vaccines: Why Agencies Must Address Parents’ Fears

Last year, at my daughter Sawyer’s 8-week appointment, the nurse administered her first round of vaccinations. As the needle pricked her skin, she let out a…

Oct 22, 2024

Get Rid of Fungal Infections: Antifungal Treatment Options and Side Effects

Blogger Divyanshu Verma‘s skin was itchy. He suspected his mild, but bothersome symptoms were caused by ringworm, so he found himself an over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal…

Oct 1, 2024

ADHD: Symptoms, Medications, and Drug-Free Strategies

Between 2020 and 2021, there was a large jump in the number of prescriptions doctors wrote for ADHD medications, according to the CDC. But even before…

Aug 23, 2024

Pros & Cons of Taking CoQ10

In 2023, Americans spent $643.6 million on coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a supplement that devotees say can lower blood pressure, reduce migraines, ward off dementia, and even slow the…

Aug 9, 2024

Do Sleep Supplements Really Work? What to Know About Valerian, Magnesium, and More

I’ve never been a good sleeper. Even as a child, it took me upwards of an hour to fall asleep. In my teenage years, I…

May 28, 2024

The Side Effects of Wegovy and Ozempic

A well-known diabetes drug has gotten a lot more popular over the last two years. In June 2021, Wegovy, a new formulation of semaglutide, the…

Mar 19, 2024

So, You Are 65. Now What? Medications All Seniors Should Know NOT to Take

As you age, things change. You likely notice the little things over time, such as feeling like you pulled a muscle just by sneezing, or…

Feb 16, 2024

How Not To Get Sick Attending Concerts and Crowded Events

It’s happened to most of us. You’re there for a good time, but end up taking an unwanted “souvenir” home with you. Unfortunately large gatherings…

Aug 14, 2023

Everything You Wanted To Know About Treating PCOS, Medications, and Side Effects

PCOS infographic PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. It’s an unfortunately-named syndrome, as not everyone who is diagnosed actually has cysts on their ovaries. It’s a…

May 31, 2023