Pharmacist Ben Fuchs

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Pharmacist Ben blogs posts, radio show, news and products to benefit your quality of life. We dig deep into the topics of health, nutrition, supplements.

  • The Disease of KingsThe Disease of Kings
    The first major culprit in the development of gout is fructose, which we’ve been beating up on in the last few posts. The association between high uric acid and the ingestion of fruit sugar is so definitive that Dr. Richard Johnson the author of “The Sugar Fix” says uric acid levels can actually serve as a marker of fructose poisoning.
  • Old Man’s Disease is More Prevalent Than Anyone SuspectsOld Man’s Disease is More Prevalent Than Anyone Suspects
    I love my dad. He gave us kids everything he could: love, money, attention, and most of all he was always there for us when the chips were down. When I was young, I thought my dad knew everything. Unfortunately, as I got older I realized my dad only thought he knew everything. I used to call this condition of all-knowingness “Old Man’s Disease” (OMD) which I defined as the mental condition that causes us to believe that we know everything.

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    • Everyday Pesticide Exposure Linked to Reduced Sperm Quality in Healthy Men
      by editor on November 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm

      Story at-a-glance Everyday exposure to pesticides, even from conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, disrupts sperm function and reduces fertility in otherwise healthy men Researchers found that higher levels of pesticide residues in urine were linked to slower, less motile sperm, showing that even non-occupational exposure... Continue reading...

    • The preventable plague: How man-made poisons are fueling a Parkinson’s epidemic
      by editor on November 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm

      Parkinson’s disease is largely a preventable illness driven by human-made environmental toxicants, according to a landmark scientific review. The focus must shift from searching for a cure to eliminating the primary causes. Three key classes of environmental toxicants are identified as major contributors: specific pesticides... Continue reading...

    • GENERIC DRUGS manufactured in INDIA cause 54% more serious side effects
      by editor on November 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm

      Teva Pharmaceuticals recalled over 580,000 bottles of prazosin, a blood pressure and PTSD medication, due to contamination with cancer-causing nitrosamines. A 2025 study found generic drugs manufactured in India had 54.3 percent more serious adverse events than those made in advanced economies. The FDA inspects... Continue reading...

    • Scientists grow a tiny human “blood factory” that actually works
      on November 20, 2025 at 3:24 pm

      Researchers have recreated a miniature human bone marrow system that mirrors the real structure found inside our bones. The model includes the full mix of cells and signals needed for blood production and even maintains this process for weeks. It could transform how scientists study blood cancers and test new drugs. In the future, it may support more […]

    • Nearly 47 million Americans live near hidden fossil fuel sites
      on November 20, 2025 at 2:09 pm

      A nationwide analysis has uncovered how sprawling fossil fuel infrastructure sits surprisingly close to millions of American homes. The research shows that 46.6 million people live within about a mile of wells, refineries, pipelines, storage sites, or transport facilities. Many of these locations release pollutants that may affect nearby communities, yet […]

    • Scientists reawaken exhausted T cells to supercharge cancer immunity
      on November 20, 2025 at 5:28 am

      Researchers discovered a way to keep T cells from wearing out during the fight against cancer, and the approach could make immune-based treatments far more powerful. They found that tumors use a particular molecular signal to weaken T cells, and that interrupting this signal helps the cells stay active.

    • Dark Chocolate May Lower Diabetes Risk, While Milk Chocolate Adds Pounds
      by Erin Elizabeth on February 15, 2025 at 7:24 pm

      Story at-a-glance Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s ineffective use of insulin. This condition occurs when cells become resistant to insulin or when your pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels. If left untreated, Type 2 diabetes leads to The post […]

    • Sleep Deprivation — A Hidden Threat to Public Health
      by Erin Elizabeth on January 24, 2025 at 7:07 pm

      Story at-a-glance Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness characterized by symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches and fatigue. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that influenza leads to between 9.3 and 41 million cases annually in the United States alone.1 This viral […]

    • How to Protect Yourself From Tick-Borne Diseases
      by Erin Elizabeth on June 3, 2024 at 12:54 am

      STORY AT-A-GLANCE According to research published in the February 15, 2024, issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR),1,2prevalence of Lyme Disease were 1.7 times (70%) higher in 2022 than the annual U.S. average reported from 2017 through 2019. This dramatic increase is not thought to […]

    • Peanuts & Peanut ButterPeanuts & Peanut Butter
      If you’re looking for concentrated nutrients however, and you’re not concerned with allergic reactions, you’d be wise to add a handful or two of peanuts to a meal a couple of times a week. You can also throw some into a smoothie to enhance its nutritional value. Peanuts are a good source of protein and vitamins, including hard to find vitamin E ..
    • For Your SkinFor Your Skin
      So the best topical skin lightening ingredients are basically going to be Vitamins A and C but you have to make sure they are in the correct forms if you want effective skin lightening. Retinoic acid or retinol for Vitamin A and ethyl ascorbate or ascorbyl palmitate or ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate for Vitamin C. If course, hydroquinone is effective too, but its toxicity really

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    • Chocolate Mint Foaming Salt Scrub Recipe
      by Rebecca Dillon on June 30, 2025 at 1:19 pm

      This homemade Chocolate Mint Foaming Salt Scrub recipe is the perfect recipe for any skin type and it does not leave your skin feeling greasy. Scented in a to-die-for blend of chocolate and mint, this chocolate mint foaming salt scrub effectively balances your love of scrubs with a formula that actually works for your skin type,... Chocolate Mint Foaming […]

    • 12 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis You Must Try!
      by Bett on June 27, 2025 at 6:40 am

      Looking for natural remedies for Psoriasis? You have come to the right place. My husband has suffered from psoriasis for years. He has had creams from the dermatologist and nothing really worked – it just flared up again. :/ Turning to natural remedies here are some that he tried and liked/worked for him. 12 Natural... 12 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis […]

    • What are Dunkin Donuts Drink Sizes? Here’s the 411 on the shots!
      by Bett on June 14, 2024 at 7:03 am

      With so many different fast food stores, drink sizes can get hella confusing. Luckily, Dunkin drink sizes are kept fairly straightforward.  I have to say I like this approach. Yes, I’ve got used to Starbucks drink sizes but honestly, when I first started going to Starbucks I found the whole thing pretty confusing. If you:... What are Dunkin Donuts Drink […]