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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
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Proper Drug and Medication Disposal: Protecting People, Water, and Wildlife
Improper disposal of unused and expired medicines is a hidden environmental and public-health crisis. Millions of households, clinics, and long-term care facilities discard pharmaceuticals in ways that allow active drug ingredients to enter landfills, septic systems, wastewater treatment plants, and surface waters. These pathways spread bioactive chemicals into ecosystems, contribute to antimicrobial resistance, and increase
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Physical and mental health after a layoff
Losing a job can feel destabilizing for your finances and identity, and it commonly triggers anxiety, low mood, sleep disruption, and physical symptoms such as headaches or fatigue.1 This post gives clear, practical coping steps, an evidence-informed overview of over-the-counter and prescription options with pros/cons and side effects, and a short section on non-medical approaches
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Biosimilars, Generics, and the New Cost-Control Countertrend in Pharmaceuticals
Prescription drug prices have long been a primary concern for patients, payers, and policymakers worldwide. In recent years, the surge of biosimilars and generics has emerged as a leading force in reshaping the economics of the pharmaceutical industry, promising not only reduced costs but also greater competition and accessibility. As of 2025, this movement —
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Rising Cases of Enterovirus D68 in the United States
EV‑D68 is back on people’s radar. It’s a respiratory virus that most often looks like a regular cold, but it can sometimes cause worse breathing problems in children and, rarely, a serious neurological condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). Over the last couple of years, multiple kinds of surveillance — clinical testing, pediatric hospital networks,
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Are Seasonal Immunizations for RSV, COVID-19, and Influenza Safe?
A Comprehensive, Science-Based Guide for 2025–2026 As respiratory virus season returns in 2025–2026, many individuals and families are concerned about the safety of immunizations for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and influenza. With millions of people at risk each year, vaccines are vital public health tools, but questions about their safety, potential side effects, and