For years, birth workers and maternal advocates in the US have been horrified by the rates of maternal mortality reported yearly. How could the best funded healthcare system in the world be failing mothers so badly? New research by Rutgers Health and other universities suggests that it may not be. In fact, they believe the…
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide and is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in adults in the United States. While early detection can prevent over 90% of those deaths, more than one-third of the population eligible for screening are not up to date. Often, the discomfort and…
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A bizarre Twilight Zone-like era has come to an end. The NIH is halting guidance on COVID treatment. In recent times, if you contract COVID-19 and are at risk of developing serious complications, you can opt for treatments such as Paxlovid pills or antiviral infusions. These medicines have proven effective in keeping patients with mild…
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If you’re married, chances are good that you SHARE health challenges! A study was published in December 2023 in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), which examined patterns of hypertension in four different countries, namely China, England, India, and the United States. The main aim of this study was to investigate the likelihood…
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If taking vitamins is part of your daily routine, you have biochemist Casimir Funk to thank. He’s the brainiac behind the whole vitamin boom. Funk was a genius who made several contributions to the field of biochemistry and is known for his work on the nature of enzymes and vitamins, a term he coined when…
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Adding bananas, particularly frozen ones, to a smoothie is one of the best ways to make it taste more like a milkshake. They’re sweet and have a creamy texture. Best of all, they’re full of potassium and fiber! But what else should you put in that smoothie? If you said berries for the antioxidants, you…
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As consumers, we often assume that our cosmetics and personal care products are safe. But did you know that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives about 5000 reports yearly about cosmetics-related health problems? These reports are known as Adverse Event Reports (AERs) and are submitted to the FDA by consumers, healthcare professionals, and…
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According to federal health officials, military personnel who were stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1975 and 1985 were found to have at least a 20% higher risk of developing a number of cancers as compared to those stationed elsewhere. The officials have released a long-awaited study on the contaminated drinking water at the North Carolina…
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After the announcement that Ask the Pharmacist was being retired from traditional radio broadcast (though still available as a podcast), we were overwhelmed by the outpouring of comments and memories you shared with us. It does our hearts good to see the impact Joe’s work had on so many. We also were surprised by how…
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With equal parts pride and sadness, we announce that, as of December 30, 2023, Ask The Pharmacist has signed off of the radio for the last time. Joe DiMatteo began his radio career in Pittsburgh over 20 years ago. With overwhelmingly positive feedback, the show expanded throughout the Northeast before moving to SiriusXM and gaining…
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