SARMs Harms
Selective androgen receptor (SARMs) are sports supplements marketed to teens via social media influencers.
AI for prescription drug information: Not yet useful for health care – but it’s coming
ChatGPT may not replace a health care professional's assessment yet, but its capabilities are growing.
Quality differences of supplements vs. drugs
When it comes to drugs or dietary supplements, accuracy should be a given. What’s on the label should accurately describe what’s in the bottle. No exceptions. When it comes to ensuring the products we buy are of high quality, we’re all effectively reliant on regulation to protect us. As a pharmacist, I can’t personally verify that each tablet in your prescription contains...
Adios Aduhelm
The controversial and never-proven-effective drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, aducanumab (Aduhelm) has been discontinued.
More Americans turning to complementary approaches to pain control
The use of of complementary health approaches overall, and for pain management, is growing among US adults.
Black mold is the new Candida
How concerned should we be about mold in our homes and environment?
2024 Detox Trends To Watch (Out) For
Trends come and go but the popularity of detoxification and cleansing in January is eternal.
FDA: Don’t use homeopathic eye drops
There are no homeopathic eye drops approved by the FDA.
Misinformation is pervasive, and AI will turbocharge it
Is it possible to refute an infinite amount of AI-generated health misinformation?
Despite safety and quality questions, melatonin use growing in children
A new survey shows use of melatonin in children is widespread despite modest efficacy and an unknown long-term safety profile.