Why Some Scientists Are Worried About the Peptide Boom
Peptide researcher Joshua Kritzer explains why promising mouse studies and online testimonials aren't enough to prove a treatment is safe — or effective
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Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications
Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications Drug Safety
What Men Should Know Before Trying to Raise Their Testosterone
The current administration has promoted expanded access to testosterone therapy and testing for low testosterone. But what do we actually know about the benefits and risks of TRT?
Jul 20, 2026
How to Handle the Dizzying Side Effects of Some Drugs
Most of the time, our body’s balance system does its job so well that we don’t even realize it’s doing it. When something throws it off, however, it becomes clear just how important it is.
Apr 30, 2018
Do you have Allergies to the Drug Or to the Binding Agent?
Today, Tomaka is media liaison for the American Pharmacists Association. He’s also a big advocate for binding agent allergy awareness. Binding agents hold chemicals together into a form that can be injected, applied, or swallowed,…
Aug 10, 2017
5 Common Drug Risk Classes for Seniors to Avoid
A few years ago, I wrote about my friend’s mother, an energetic 90-year-old who had suddenly started falling and was speaking of being done with life.
Sep 20, 2016
Drugs With Highest Risk for Dehydration or Heat-Related Illness
People who start certain drugs, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), cardiovascular medicines, over-the-counter pain killers (NSAIDs/non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), antipsychotics, antidepressants and anticholinergic agents (used to treat asthma, incontinence) face a higher risk of heat-related illnesses…
Jul 6, 2016
10 Reasons to Love Pharmacists!
1. You don’t need an appointment to talk to your pharmacist. 2. Pharmacists are one of the most trusted professionals – pharmacists rank 2nd behind nurses for honesty and ethical standards.
Oct 3, 2013
What are “long-term effects of medicine”?
A side effect is a symptom that appears within minutes, hours or a day or two of taking a drug. Nausea, a rash, even an allergic reaction is a side effect.
Nov 30, 2012
