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.

  • Fibromyalgia Latin for “Muscle Fiber Pain”Fibromyalgia Latin for “Muscle Fiber Pain”
    The first thing I think about when I hear the dreaded diagnosis is something one of my professors in pharmacy school used to talk about at least once a semester. A diagnosis is a definition and not disease. What he meant was the nomenclature associated with some type of bodily dysfunction is nothing more thanContinue reading →
  • The Bright Side Mission Pt. 3The Bright Side Mission Pt. 3
    The medical model does nothing but confuse and obfuscate, and makes people give up on taking care of themselves because it all just seems too complex. The Bright Side boils down problems to the two conditions above at the cell level. Heal the cells, which are always breaking down and building up new ones, and you’re going to be healthier.

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      • Omega-3 fish oil supplements could backfire without this key enzyme
        on February 13, 2026 at 2:20 pm

        Fish oil’s cancer-fighting reputation may hinge on a little-known gene. Researchers discovered that omega-3s like EPA and DHA help curb colorectal cancer only when the enzyme ALOX15 is present. Without it, fish oil sometimes increased tumor growth in mice—especially DHA. The results suggest that not all supplements work the same way, and genetics could […]

      • Scientists discover hidden brain cells that help heal spinal cord injuries
        on February 13, 2026 at 1:47 pm

        Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have uncovered a surprising repair system in the spinal cord that could open new doors for treating paralysis, stroke, and diseases like multiple sclerosis. They found that special support cells called astrocytes—located far from the actual injury—spring into action after damage. These “lesion-remote astrocytes” send out a […]

      • Scientists make microplastics glow to see what they do inside your body
        on February 13, 2026 at 9:32 am

        Microplastics and nanoplastics are now found everywhere on Earth, from ocean depths to agricultural soils and even inside the human body. Yet scientists still struggle to understand what these particles actually do once they enter living organisms. A new study proposes an innovative fluorescence-based strategy that could allow researchers to track […]

        • Sugar is the Adversary!Sugar is the Adversary!
          Glycation of the vasculature in the extremities, the fingers and toes and hands and feet can cause neuropathies, nerve pain and can even lead to amputations. Glycation in the small blood vessels in the eye can ultimately lead to blindness. And diabetes is a well known cause of both amputations and blindness. When it comes to the skin, which is my area of expertise, now you’ve got glycation-caused accelerated skin aging.
        • 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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          • Men lose their Y chromosome as they age: Scientists thought it didn't matter—but now we're learning more
            on February 13, 2026 at 8:40 pm

            Men tend to lose the Y chromosome from their cells as they age. But because the Y bears few genes other than for male determination, it was thought this loss would not affect health. But evidence has mounted over the past few years that when people who have a Y chromosome lose it, the loss is associated with serious diseases throughout the body, contributing to a shorter lifespan.

          • SSRI medications during pregnancy may increase risk of gestational diabetes but protect against preterm birth
            on February 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm

            An international team of researchers has found that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes and early adaptation problems in newborns, even after taking maternal depression into account. The study also discovered that taking SSRI medication during pregnancy may reduce the risks of […]

          • False alarm in newborn screening: How zebrafish can prevent unnecessary spinal muscular atrophy therapies
            on February 13, 2026 at 7:20 pm

            A positive newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is currently considered a medical emergency. Without early treatment, severe disability or death in infancy are likely. However, research findings from Germany and Australia now show that in rare cases, a positive screening result can be a genetic false alarm. Researchers have discovered that functional tests in a zebrafish model may […]

          • 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 […]