Is There a Significant Need for Mental Health Medications? Antidepressants and anxiolytics, or anti-anxiety, medications play significant roles in treating mental health conditions. As the prevalence of people with mental health conditions continues to stay high at over 1 in 5 U.S. adults, the need for these medications continues to be crucial. Based on a 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration fou

Discover how SSRI can help improve your mental health. Learn about SSRI benefits, side effects, and finding the right fit for you.

You start a new medication and notice a mild headache or slight nausea. You may wonder whether this is normal or something to be concerned about. Medicines can affect people in different ways. While many reactions are expected and mild, others may require medical attention. Understanding the difference between side effects and adverse drug reactions can help patients use medicines more safely and confidently. What Are Side Effects? Side effects are unintended but expected eff

Taking lithium? Know the signs. This guide explains the three types of lithium toxicity, common symptoms, and when to seek immediate medical help.

Introduction Migraine affects more than one billion people worldwide and remains a leading cause of disability. Although conventional treatments such as triptans, CGRP inhibitors, and preventive medications have improved outcomes, many patients continue to experience inadequate symptom control, adverse effects, or accessibility challenges, driving growing interest in herbal medicine. Unlike conventional drugs that typically target a single pathway, herbal medicines contain mu

By Kat Pachas BSN, RN GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have become popular recently because they help with weight loss.[1] About 1 in 8 American adults has tried these medications. Most GLP-1 drugs are given as injections just under the skin, usually in the upper arm, thigh, or belly. These drugs mimic a natural hormone that helps control blood sugar and appetite. They slow down how quickly food leaves the stomach and signal the brain to help you feel full. While many peop

Despite surprising new advocates in Republican lawmakers and conservative veterans’ groups, ibogaine remains controversial as a treatment for serious mental illness and substance use disorder. An Executive Order issued April 18, 2026, seeks to “accelerate innovative research models and appropriate drug approvals to increase access to psychedelic drugs that could save lives and reverse the crisis of serious mental illness in America”. It directs the FDA and DEA to establish

​ As looksmaxxing continues to trend on social media, influencers in the niche have recently begun promoting the use of peptides to improve appearance. To define what peptides are, they are short protein chains of around 2-100 amino acids that serve important functions such as sending messages throughout the body, immune responses, and metabolism. Everyone's body naturally produces peptides, and different types of peptides serve different purposes. Peptides as medication are

It's summertime! You're excited to soak up as much sunshine as possible. But did you know that one of the medications you're taking might make it easier for you to get sunburned? What is drug-induced photosensitivity? Drug-induced photosensitivity is a skin reaction that can happen when you are taking certain medications and your skin is exposed to high enough UV radiation (sunlight). Although some medicated creams or ointments can cause a photosensitivity reaction, many oral

The most common misconception among people is that the medications become unsafe immediately after their expiry date. From the consumer’s end, it is reasonably acceptable as the same rule applies for most of the food items or consumer goods they purchase from the market. However, that is not always the case with drugs and medicines. The expiry date is usually assigned by the manufacturer based on specific tests to check the stability of their products. Based on the results, t

Introduction There are situations where a person may take a tablet for a health condition, while another may receive an injection for the same issue. Although the drug, and sometimes even the dose, may be identical, the outcomes can differ. This difference often comes down to how the drug is delivered. In more complex or severe conditions, injections are preferred because they allow the drug to act more rapidly and reliably compared to oral forms. This is where the concept of

Tegoprubart and Islet Cell Transplantation The recent clinical progress of tegoprubart, a targeted monoclonal antibody developed by Eledon Pharmaceuticals, represents a significant paradigm shift in this field. By selectively blocking the CD40 ligand (CD40L) pathway, tegoprubart provides a mechanism to protect transplanted islet cells without the nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity associated with traditional calcineurin inhibitors, such as tacrolimus. For individuals with type

In December 2025, an oral form of Wegovy became the first FDA-approved oral GLP-1 for weight loss. On April 1st, Foundayo became the second. Now the question arises: is there any significant difference between the two? How do Wegovy and Foundayo work? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that your gut produces in response to food. It helps to stabilize your blood sugar levels, slows down your digestion, and tells your brain that you are full. Wegovy and Foundayo are G

What is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress is the imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body. When free radicals build up faster than the antioxidants, oxidative stress (OS) occurs. Over time, this imbalance can lead to the development of various health conditions (1). We don’t feel OS happening, it happens silently in the body at the cellular level. OS is a natural process of aging, but can accumulate faster with factors such as environment, lifestyle, and some

by Alazar Menbere Haile, MD Creatine is a widely used sports performance supplement best known for its role in strength training and remains one of the most extensively studied supplements on the market. It is synthesized from the amino acids arginine and glycine by the kidneys, liver, and pancreas, with a smaller contribution from the brain (1). This natural production by the body accounts for roughly half of daily requirements, while the remainder is obtained from dietary s

You start taking a new medication and feel better after a few days. Gradually, you begin to miss doses or stop taking it altogether. Sometimes, you may forget doses or change the timing on your own. These situations are common and often unintentional. However, not taking medicines as prescribed, known as poor medication adherence, can affect how well treatment works and may lead to health complications. Medication adherence plays an important role in achieving the desired out

As someone who has suffered with COVID, and truly at times feel as though I am still suffering with Long COVID this is exciting news. Here’s the simplest way to explain it: Certain antidepressants don’t just affect mood—they also calm inflammation, improve serotonin balance, reduce micro clots, and help cells recover from stress. These combined effects may ease Long COVID symptoms like fatigue and brain fog. How Antidepressants Might Help with Long COVID Long COVID can leave

Figure 1: Antimicrobial Resistance & Phyto-Pharmacotherapeutics (Source: https://vegconomist.com/science/plant-based-nanoparticles-can-combat-antibiotic-resistance/) What is Antimicrobial Resistance? Antimicrobial resistance is the tendency of a microorganism to counteract the microbistatic or microbicidal effects of an antimicrobial drug. Antimicrobial resistance arises in a single microbe and is inherited in the newly reproduced microbes. The resistant microbe is able to gr

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging as one of the most serious global health threats today. It occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and parasites develop the ability to resist drugs that were once effective against them [2, 4]. This problem is largely driven by the widespread misuse and overuse of antimicrobials, which accelerates the development of resistant strains. While resistance can occur naturally through genetic mutations and the transfer of res

The Promise of Suzetrigine Acute pain after surgery affects millions of patients each year and often requires strong medication to control it. Traditional opioid drugs are effective options to control pain, but they are associated with addiction, sedation, and other serious side effects. A new medication called suzetrigine has been developed to treat acute pain without the use of opioids. What the Trials Point To A large scientific study tested suzetrigine in adults who exper