Inisotol Plus – a new alternative to metformin for women with PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects around ten percent of women of childbearing age. It brings a wide range of symptoms that can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life. Until now, most of the therapies that address the symptoms, such as metformin, have relied on their secondary effects because […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Days for Women and Men – October
October 13 is nationally recognized in the U.S. as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, the focus of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) describes a condition in which the cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. About 168,000 women in the US are estimated to have metastatic breast […]
GLP-1 Agonists: A Potential Game-Changer for Addictive Behavior
A complicated research paper was published just a few weeks ago on the Nature website that introduces some exciting new findings about how GLP-1 agonist medications like semaglutide, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, and trizepatide may be capable of doing far more than just treating diabetes and obesity. One of the most impressive findings indicates that addictive […]
What are the Differences Between Headaches and Migraines
One of the most frequent questions visitors to our website pose to our pharmacy support staff is, “What’s the difference between headaches and migraines?” Many people are uncertain about whether they’re experiencing a headache or a migraine. While both conditions involve head pain, they differ significantly in their causes, symptoms, and treatments. Understanding these differences […]
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month is September
World Alzheimer’s Month is an annual event held every September and run by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI). The organization aims to raise awareness and challenge the negative feelings that are so often associated with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Every September, groups worldwide come together to support fundraising efforts and community events aimed at increasing awareness […]
Dealing With Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the innermost lining of the large intestine. Unlike other forms of IBD, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis is confined to the colon and rectum. What are the Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis The symptoms of ulcerative colitis can […]
Your Meds Explained: 5 Tips to Understand Product Information Inserts
Have you ever gotten home with a new prescription, only to realize you can’t quite remember the doctor’s instructions and are struggling to understand the details printed on the Product Information sheet? It’s a common issue, especially when there’s a delay between receiving the prescription and getting the medication. Most pharmacies can’t stock every medication […]
Understanding and treating prostate cancer
A few months ago, a friend came to me for some advice. He knows I am a health writer and researcher. He called me quite panicked after a consultation with his specialist physician. Putting it mildly, he was frightened by the words he had heard, almost to the point of not being able to listen […]
The Gila monster gave the weight-loss revolution its bite
It’s currently estimated that over one-half of the adult US population is either overweight, that is, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 30, or obese, with a BMI higher than 30. This statistic does not indicate neglect by the healthcare, research, or pharmaceutical industry because enormous attention has been paid to the […]
The ABCs of HRT
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment that aims to relieve the effects that a woman could feel as a result of changes in hormone levels. These are most often the symptoms that are triggered by her progression through and after menopause has taken full hold. Estrogen’s Role: From Womb to Woman Estrogen is the […]
