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 Dangers of PolypharmacyThe Dangers of Polypharmacy
    According to the scientists who conducted the Oxford study, people taking any daily dose of aspirin were at almost twice the risk of having stomach bleeding than people not taking aspirin. What makes this strategy for taking low-dose aspirin especially bad is that there are much better nutritional strategies for accomplishing exactly what we’re trying to achieve with aspirin.
  • The Bright Side Mission Pt. 2The Bright Side Mission Pt. 2
    Americans are the most medicalized people on the planet. We have the highest healthcare costs, highest drug costs, insurance costs, and soon we will have the full weight of the federal gov’t guaranteeing that everyone has to participates. And what do we have to show for ourselves? More degeneration than ever before, and we have no one to blame but ourselves.

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      • Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic deliver big results but face big questions
        on February 11, 2026 at 3:01 pm

        Three major reviews commissioned by the World Health Organization find that GLP-1 drugs including tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound), semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and liraglutide (Victoza and Saxenda) can lead to substantial weight loss in people with obesity. But while the results are impressive, researchers caution that most trials were […]

      • Depression may be the brain’s early warning sign of Parkinson’s or dementia
        on February 11, 2026 at 11:57 am

        Depression in older adults may sometimes signal the early stages of Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia. Researchers found that depression often appears years before diagnosis and remains elevated long afterward, unlike in other chronic illnesses. This suggests depression may reflect early brain changes rather than emotional distress alone.

      • This bedroom temperature could help older adults sleep with less stress
        on February 11, 2026 at 9:40 am

        A cooler bedroom might be better for older sleepers than previously thought. Researchers found that keeping nighttime temperatures at 75°F reduced stress responses and helped the heart work more efficiently during sleep. Hot nights usually force the heart to work harder, interfering with recovery. As climate change drives warmer nights, this small […]

      • 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 […]

      • Half an AvocadoHalf an Avocado
        So what is it that makes avocados so satisfying? Well, aside from the fiber and the nutrients which are always satiety-inducing, probably the most hunger busting element of the succulent green fruit are the fats. Avocados are among the plant world’s most lipid-dense products, containing significant amounts of both saturated and unsaturated fats. According to the USDA, 1 cup of avocado contains over 4 teaspoons of fat.
      • Big Pharma: The PolyPill Has No ClothesBig Pharma: The PolyPill Has No Clothes
        Polypharmacy is defined as the use of multiple medications to treat an individual patient. Given the toxicity of even a single pharmaceutical, it is an especially inelegant medical technique and soon it won’t even have to involve taking lots of pills practice. That’s because scientists are working feverishly to produce the world’s first "polypill", a four-in-one combination pill ..

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      • Rewards vs. goals: How a brain signal used to study depression tells us about our immediate desires
        on February 11, 2026 at 9:00 pm

        James Cavanagh has been at the University of New Mexico for 13 years studying cognitive neuroscience and using imaging tools to understand psychiatric and neurological disorders. His most recent publication in Trends in Cognitive Sciences is a theoretical review of a specific brain signal called Reward Positivity. This unique electrical signal is only sensitive to rewards: it emerges as a burst […]

      • More social support can sometimes lead to more—and sometimes to less—use of mental health care
        on February 11, 2026 at 8:59 pm

        People with severe mental health problems are generally thought to receive more care when they are unwell, and less care once they begin to recover. According to researcher Thijs Beckers, however, the reality is more nuanced. Social support plays a crucial role in both accessing appropriate care and in scaling care down. Beckers will defend his Ph.D. thesis at Radboud University on 13 February.

      • Major depressive disorder shares immune abnormalities and potential therapies with inflammatory skin diseases
        on February 11, 2026 at 8:56 pm

        A team of leading clinical research scientists from the Departments of Psychiatry and Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has found that the serum of patients with major depressive disorder shares immune abnormalities with inflammatory skin diseases, most notably the common Th2 immune pathway that is implicated in atopic dermatitis. Because these skin diseases are […]

      • 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 […]