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.

  • Premenstrual BreakoutsPremenstrual Breakouts
    As if periods weren’t bad enough with the bleeding, fatigue, and general discomfort (if you google “I hate my period” you get over 38,000,000 hits!), many women also deal with acne-like menstrual breakouts during that time of the month. If this is you, read on; you’ll find that there’s a nutrient you can use thatContinue reading →
  • Peak ExperiencesPeak Experiences
    Peak experiences as first described by Abraham Maslow are moments of overwhelming joy that can be experienced at will. What's more amazing and important, is that Maslow discovered that when his students began discussing these peak experiences, they would have them more often. It seems that seeing the possibility of these peak experiences inside, internally ..

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      • Weight loss drug Ozempic cuts depression, anxiety, and addiction risk
        on March 22, 2026 at 12:03 pm

        GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic) may offer unexpected mental health benefits alongside weight loss. A large study found major drops in depression, anxiety, and psychiatric-related hospital visits among users. Even substance use disorders were significantly lower during treatment. Researchers suspect both lifestyle improvements and direct brain […]

      • Hidden antibiotics in river fish spark new food safety fears
        on March 22, 2026 at 12:48 am

        Antibiotics are accumulating in a major Brazilian river, especially during the dry season when pollution becomes more concentrated. Scientists even detected a banned drug inside fish sold for food, raising concerns about human exposure. A common aquatic plant showed promise in removing these chemicals from water—but it also altered how fish absorb them, […]

      • New pill cuts “bad” cholesterol by 60% in major trial
        on March 21, 2026 at 12:04 pm

        A new pill, enlicitide, reduced LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by about 60% in a large clinical trial, matching the power of injectable therapies. Because it’s taken orally, it could overcome one of the biggest barriers keeping patients from using current treatments. Researchers say many people still don’t reach safe cholesterol levels—even on […]

      • Tragic Passing of Dr. Cletus Iwuagwu: A Look at His Life, Death, and the Holistic Traditions of His Igbo Heritage
        by Erin Elizabeth on January 7, 2026 at 1:04 am

        On Christmas Day 2025, the body of Dr. Cletus Iwuagwu, a 71-year-old Nigerian-born geriatrician and professor, was discovered in a pond near his home in Springfield Township, Ohio. The Lucas County Coroner’s Office performed an autopsy the following day, ruling his cause of death as drowning. Further investigations are ongoing. Dr. Iwuagwu had been […]

      • 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 […]

      • Coconut Oil and the Miracle Lipid that Burns FatCoconut Oil and the Miracle Lipid that Burns Fat
        Perhaps the most important food source of MCT oils is coconut oil. Besides being a wonderful ingredient for cooking, over half of the fats in this tasty oil are MCTs. If being used for its MCT content, a typical daily dose of coconut oil would be 2-4 tablespoons a day. Diabetics or Alzheimer’s patients can may want to take twice that much.
      • The Skin Law of DermoDynamicsThe Skin Law of DermoDynamics
        The first law of DermoDynamics tells us that matter and energy are conserved In other words unless a system is open to and receiving new energy, matter will always stay at the same level. There will always be just as much “stuff” as there is now. It may get rearranged, but it will always be the same amount. It’s can’t come and go unless the system somehow opens up and ..

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      • We need to regulate the 'Wild West' of medical AI scribes
        on March 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm

        Automatic scribes run by artificial intelligence now routinely "listen in" on your visit to the doctor. These software scribes—potentially used by around 40% of general practitioners in Australia (and growing)—are transforming medical practice. They are also used beyond your GP clinic, by specialists and in hospital care to draft medical records and other documents, like discharge summaries […]

      • How groups of neurons support the formation of memories
        on March 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm

        Neuroscientists and psychologists have been trying to understand how the human brain supports learning and the encoding of memories for over a century. Past studies suggest that memories are stored by groups of brain cells (i.e., neurons), which become active together and produce what is known as an engram.

      • What's the link between tattoos and vision loss? Two optometrists explain
        on March 22, 2026 at 4:30 pm

        Getting a tattoo can be a thrilling, albeit painful, experience. About one-third of Australians have a tattoo, with many getting inked as a rite of passage.

      • 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 […]