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I have worked for nearly 30 years in retail pharmacy and have been asked many questions by customers. One of the most frequent themes of these queries relates to choosing between brand-name drugs and their generics. Most queries concern the substantial price differences between buying brand-name drugs and generics. People often ask me, “Why do […]

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After the usual wind-down in news around the end-of-year break, things started to get back up to speed in February, with newsworthy breakthroughs in medical technology and pharmaceuticals. The following is a short overview of what made pharma news in March 2024 that we thought would be most interesting for general readers. 1. Developing vaccines […]

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We’re drawing attention to National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month this month. Every year in May, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) introduces a program of education and information that aims to raise awareness of these widely prevalent ailments. May was very intentionally chosen as the focus of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness […]

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Metformin has a long history as a substance with some medical value. It dates back even before its official recognition in 1918 for its ability to reduce blood sugar levels. Before any medical knowledge about diabetes, herbalists utilized a plant called Galega officinalis (also known as goat’s rue or French Lilac) to treat people who […]

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the main contributors to premature mortality worldwide. It is important to recognize the unfortunate reality that CKD is incurable. There are (currently) no long-term medication solutions to slow down or stop its progression. In this sense, kidney disease is different from other life-threatening diseases such as heart failure, […]

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As we have highlighted previously, World Obesity Week used to be scheduled in November each year. This year, by consensus of the many governmental and international bodies engaged in public health promotion, it has been moved to March, with the start of Obesity Care Week, which runs from the 4th to the 8th of March.  […]

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I’ve lived long enough to be a first-hand witness to the unfair portrayal of women in society, which was sadly accepted as the norm until recently. The shared beliefs held ‘way back when’ often marginalized women, placing ultimate value on their reproductive abilities. Aging was primarily discussed in the terminology of myths and legends across cultures, […]

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World Glaucoma Week 2024 this year falls in the first full week of March, between the 3rd and 9th of the month. This year will be the 14th observance of the week since its launch in 2010 by the World Glaucoma Patient Association, which aims to better the lives of patients living with glaucoma. Also […]

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In most discussions about Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), when a reference is made to the neurotransmitter dopamine, it is usually followed by the catchphrase, “the pleasure molecule” or “the reward molecule.” What all contributors to the discussions about ADHD agree on is that dopamine plays a pivotal role in the cause of the condition that affects […]

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Google recently introduced an Artificial Intelligence platform, Gemini, to take over from its BARD system. Curious about its capabilities, I asked, “What health-related queries do people commonly search for on the web?” Gemini highlighted that inquiries about clinical depression rank among the most common health topics searched on the internet, closely following diet (specifically weight loss) […]

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For most of history, almost all men felt too embarrassed to seek help if they experienced difficulties “behind closed doors.” Unfortunately, this attitude kept men from seeking professional help even if they were only experiencing these problems as a natural side effect of a different and unrelated health problem. Happily, there has been a 180-degree […]

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A recent article from CNN Politics discusses the measures Medicare is taking to reduce the cost of medications that financially burden the agency. The title of the CNN Politics article tells just about all you need to know about the contents. It reads, “Medicare now negotiating price of drug that costs $7,100 in US vs. […]

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Growing up in California, I couldn’t have imagined how the shift between seasons would play such an important part in my day-to-day life down the line. Thirty years after meeting the love of my life and raising our family in beautiful Santa Barbara, we moved back to his hometown in the north of England, where […]

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On February 2nd, 2024, the venerable New York Times published an article titled “Six Reasons Why It’s So Hard to Get Your Weight-Loss Drugs”. There were few surprises for us in what the NYT wrote because we have been hearing many of the same complaints from new customers who have been struggling to fill their […]

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Artificial Intelligence, often called AI, is the science of creating and using computers to think and act like humans. Machines empowered by AI can learn, reason, solve problems, and even understand human language independently! Hundreds of advances on the horizon will make healthcare with AI a basic component of medicine. How does AI Work? At […]

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The start of 2024 brought exciting news about health, medicines and treatments. Here are three of the most interesting announcements that appeared on news websites in January: Hypertension A study published in one of the leading journals dealing with cardiology brought up some unexpected results. It seems that hypertension may be infectious, in the broadest […]

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At the end of October 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom of California signed a trailblazing law set to take effect in 2027. The new law is aimed at forcing food producers to incorporate new levels of safety into their recipes for their products manufactured in the state and sold in California and elsewhere around the country. […]

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Social anxiety disorder is also referred to as social phobia. It is a mental health condition that causes a person to suffer from a persistent and intense fear of being watched or judged by others in social situations. People with social anxiety disorder are afraid of being evaluated or rejected in ordinary interactions with others. […]

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There’s been a rapid revolution in how U.S. insurers cover (or don’t cover) the cost of the newer type 2 diabetes medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro. In this short article, we offer a general overview of the highly volatile situation concerning insurance coverage for Ozempic. We aren’t trying to predict what could be happening for […]

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The winter months can present extra problems for people who suffer from chronic migraine attacks. Although the link between the frequency and severity of winter migraines to weather conditions can vary significantly among individuals, there are some general patterns.  While some people may find that their migraines are triggered by hot weather, possibly due to […]

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What is heart failure? Heart failure is a term that describes what happens if the heart can’t pump enough oxygen-rich blood to support all of the other organs in the body. Treating heart failure can involve a range of medications, as well as lifestyle changes and, in extreme cases, surgical interventions or implants of specialized […]

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Losing weight can truly feel like a victory. But along with the celebratory feeling of weight loss many people experience while using new GPL1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic – there can be another unwelcome side effect: loss of hair health. While the exact connection is still being investigated, many are looking for immediate solutions […]

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A number of our customers have asked us for advice about their options regarding their desire to stop using the drug Ozempic. Primarily, people want to know how to minimize any possible consequences of weaning off Ozempic. These new drugs brought improved care to people living with type 2 diabetes, most notably those drugs based […]

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More and more parents are looking for simple ways to improve their children’s sleep patterns. Getting better sleep is such an essential contributor to the overall health and happiness of growing children, so it’s worth taking a few extra steps to ensure that those extra hours of rest are built into their daily routines. After […]

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