Norvasc: a medication for the heart
Norvasc (generic name: amlodipine) is a drug intended for the treatment of the following conditions: High blood pressure Stable and prolonged angina (but not angina pectoris) Vasospastic angina (also known as Prinzmetal angina), which is not caused by the narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the heart but by their contraction. Amlodipine belongs […]
Introducing Rheunac – an easy way to get n-acetylcysteine (NAC)
Rheunac brings you a bundle of specific health benefits without the need for a prescription. It delivers 200 mg of n-acetyl cysteine (NAC) in an effervescent tablet that can be taken by anyone six years old and older. This article will explain how Rheunac works and the main therapeutic benefits. NAC has been studied extensively […]
Now is the time to get your Prolia from IsraelPharm
If you are currently being treated for osteoporosis with Prolia, the February 2023 issue of the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine contained a study that could cause your healthcare provider to recommend a change to your medication. This article is very complex and is aimed at a professional audience, so we have […]
Phyllotex® for male pattern baldness
Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia (AGA), is a common condition in men that manifests as hair loss and thinning. It is related to both genetics and hormones and typically shows up as a receding hairline or thinning on the crown. While there is no cure for male pattern baldness, some studies have […]
FDA has dropped a medication that was protecting immunocompromised people
The FDA announced on February 5 that it has dropped the Evusheld medication that it had authorized for the protection of immunocompromised people from the COVID-19 virus. If this decision affects you, it may be wise to consider adding the extra protection afforded by the NONS nasal blocker Enovid, which can kill 99% of any […]
Jakafi is a preferred treatment for myelofibrosis
Myelofibrosis is a type of bone marrow cancer that leads to the formation of fibrous tissue in the bone marrow and results in scarring, which impairs the normal production of blood cells. The exact cause of myelofibrosis is unknown, but it is believed to be caused by genetic mutations in the blood cells. Jakafi (ruxolitinib) […]
February is American Heart Month
Each month the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (part of the US Department of Health and Human Services) selects National Health Observances (NHOs) that highlight issues affecting health across the nation. One of the highlights in February is heart health. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) sponsors American Heart Month each […]
Probiotics: What You Need to Know
An announcement on the National Institutes of Health website on January 17th revealed some interesting results coming out of a study on the benefits of probiotics, which are digestive supplements containing live microorganisms, as a way to complement or replace antibiotics. In the study, the probiotic Bacillus was found to be especially promising because it […]
FDA approves a new type 2 diabetes drug that works in combination with Metformin
On January 20th, the FDA announced approval of a new sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor for treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. The new drug is produced by Theracos, a privately held pharmaceutical research and development company located in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The drug will be marketed under the name Brenzavvy (generic name: bexagliflozin). The […]
Could Metformin Be One of the Anti-aging Drugs That Extends Life Expectancy?
It may sound too good to be true if you heard a claim that anti-aging drugs are about to come onto the shelves at your local pharmacy. However, there is a lot of advanced research going on to discover whether and how the life expectancy of you and me can be improved. Right now, the […]
