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Why More Americans Are Ditching Traditional Health Care for New Models in 2026
A Healthcare Revolution in Motion Across the United States, the way people find and experience health care is changing dramatically. Long gone are the days when nearly everyone relied on the familiar duo of a family doctor’s office and hospital networks, with insurance cards always at the ready. In their place, innovative – and sometimes…
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FDA Recall: Over 480K bottles of Teva’s Prazosin Hydrochloride
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA initiated a voluntary, nationwide recall of multiple lots of Prazosin Hydrochloride capsules after laboratory testing found levels of an N‑nitroso impurity (designated N‑nitroso Prazosin impurity C) above the FDA’s acceptable intake limit calculated using the Carcinogenic Potency Categorization Approach (CPCA). The agency classified the recall as Class II, indicating that use of…
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Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects with Clinical and Lifestyle Interventions
Best Practices for Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy remains a cornerstone of modern oncology, offering improved survival and the possibility of cure for many types of cancer. Yet for most patients, chemotherapy is synonymous with a daunting array of side effects – nausea, fatigue, mucositis, neuropathy, immunosuppression, and others – that can compromise quality of…
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Digital Health Platforms, Wearables, and AI-Powered Apps: Advancing the Personalized Diagnosis and Management of Hormonal Imbalance in Women
Hormonal imbalances represent one of the most prevalent and complex health challenges faced by women across their lifespan, with implications ranging from reproductive health, metabolic function, and emotional well-being to the onset of chronic conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders, and osteoporosis. Traditionally, the diagnosis and management of hormonal disorders in women…
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Changes to Medicare Drug Plans for 2026
The landscape of Medicare prescription drug coverage is poised for considerable transformation in 2026, bringing a blend of policy-driven reforms, technical updates, and new beneficiary protections. These changes, shaped largely by ongoing implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, affect every facet of Medicare Part D – including out-of-pocket costs, coverage scope, accessibility,…
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FDA Recalls 141,984 Bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium After Failed Dissolution Testing
On 10 October 2025 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified a nationwide recall of Atorvastatin Calcium tablets, initiated by Ascend Laboratories, LLC, as a Class II recall because multiple lots “failed dissolution specifications,” affecting 141,984 bottles distributed across the United States. The recalled product is a generic formulation of atorvastatin (a statin widely…
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A Second Opinion on medications: why a data-driven review matters
Every year millions of people begin new prescriptions without a formal, evidence-based second opinion. That single decision can affect treatment effectiveness, quality of life, risk of adverse events, and out-of-pocket cost. A science-based second opinion on medications combines personalized clinical evidence, drug-safety data, and cost information to reduce harms and improve outcomes. This article explains…
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Understanding the Shift: Hormonal Imbalance, High Cortisol, Perimenopause & Menopause for Women
Women’s Hormonal Health – Effects of Cortisol, Menopause, Perimenopause & New Treatments for 2026 The intricate interplay of hormones shapes women’s health across their lifespan, influencing physical, emotional, metabolic, and reproductive wellbeing. Among the most consequential hormonal axes are cortisol regulation, the menopause transition (encompassing perimenopause and postmenopausal states), and broader disorders of hormonal imbalance.…
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FDA Withholds Drugmaker Names After Contamination Findings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) occupies a pivotal position in protecting public health by regulating the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs available in America. Yet, as recent investigative reporting has revealed, for decades the FDA has routinely redacted the names of drugs and their corresponding manufacturers from inspection reports when foreign factories…
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The Complete Guide to Men’s Hair Loss Treatments: Medications, Topicals and Emerging Therapies
Losing hair can be a frustrating, confidence-sapping experience for many men. Fortunately, science offers a growing array of effective medications and topicals for male pattern hair loss, also called androgenetic alopecia. However, these options differ in how they work, who they work best for, their effectiveness across various demographics, and their side effect profiles. This…