Surprise – Your Kids May be Nervous about Ditching the Mask
Most, but not all, experts agree that these changes are appropriate at this point in the pandemic. Many people, weary ...
How a Nondescript Box has been Saving Lives during the Pandemic
Portable air filters are an option for augmenting ventilation systems, but they typically cost hundreds of dollars, which puts them ...
What You Eat Can Reprogram Your Genes
People typically think of food as calories, energy and sustenance. However, the latest evidence suggests that food also “talks” to ...
Can Delta-8 THC Provide Some of the Benefits of Pot?
Delta-8 THC is a hemp-derived compound that’s closely related to delta-9 THC – what’s commonly called THC and is the ...
Can Churches be Protectors of Public Health?
Over the past two years of living with COVID-19, many churches have had to think in new ways.
The Curious Case of Dr. Xiulu Ruan
Dr. Ruan holds the world record for the most board certifications of any physician. But today he finds himself before ...
When Behavior Becomes a Disease
Obesity is notoriously difficult to treat. We introduce food logs and recommend diet and exercise, with varying results. Instead, we ...
The Chronic Disease of Debt
Medical debt in the United States has reached pandemic proportions. It is now the largest source of debt in the ...
How Long Does Protective Immunity Against COVID-19 Last After Infection or Vaccination?
Researchers are beginning to better understand how existing immunity protects against reinfection and the prevention of severe COVID-19 that can ...
Ninety Percent of Drugs Fail Clinical Trials
It takes 10 to 15 years and around $1 billion to develop a successful drug. Despite these investments in time ...
Some Cancers are Preventable with a Vaccine
These viruses don’t cause cancer until long after they infect a person. Rather, the viruses teach the cells how to ...
Not Everyone is Male or Female
Although the medical establishment is now recognizing that sex is not binary, society as a whole has been slow to ...
FDA Evaluation of Certain Bulk Drug Substances in Compounding: Clinical Interpretation
Clinicians increasingly encounter patients using or requesting peptide-based therapies sourced through compounding pharmacies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has identified a subset of bulk drug substances, including certain peptides, that may present significant safety risks when used in compounded formulations. The clinical question is whether these regulatory signals reflect meaningful patient-level risk and how they should influence prescribing behavior. This matters because compounded peptides often sit outside traditional approval pathways, creating uncertainty around quality, dosing consistency, and safety. Understanding...
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