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Why More Adults Under 50 Are Getting the Shingles Vaccine in 2026
Public Health & Environment

Why More Adults Under 50 Are Getting the Shingles Vaccine in 2026

Shingrix has long been recommended from age 50, but more younger adults with risk factors are getting it. Here is who should consider it and why timing matters.

Dr. Priya Nair, MD Aug 21, 2026 3 min read
The First Non-Opioid Pain Pill in 25 Years: What Suzetrigine (Journavx) Means
Medication Safety

The First Non-Opioid Pain Pill in 25 Years: What Suzetrigine (Journavx) Means

The FDA approved suzetrigine (Journavx) in January 2025 as the first new-class non-opioid pain pill in decades. Here is how it works, who it helps, and its limits.

Marcus Lindqvist, PharmD Aug 21, 2026 4 min read
Testosterone Therapy Is Surging: What the TRAVERSE Trial Says About Heart Risk
Women's & Men's Health

Testosterone Therapy Is Surging: What the TRAVERSE Trial Says About Heart Risk

Testosterone prescriptions are climbing as the 2023 TRAVERSE trial cleared major cardiac fears. Here is what the evidence shows, who benefits, and the real remaining risks.

Marcus Lindqvist, PharmD Aug 21, 2026 4 min read
Most Adults Do Not Need a Vitamin D Supplement: What the 2026 Evidence Says
Preventative Health & Longevity

Most Adults Do Not Need a Vitamin D Supplement: What the 2026 Evidence Says

Routine vitamin D supplementation for healthy adults lacks strong proof of benefit. Here is who actually needs testing and treatment, and who is wasting money.

Dr. Elena Hartman, MD Aug 21, 2026 4 min read
The Postpartum Depression Pill: How Zurzuvae Changed Maternal Mental Health Care
Women's Health & Longevity

The Postpartum Depression Pill: How Zurzuvae Changed Maternal Mental Health Care

Zurzuvae (zuranolone) is a 14-day pill for postpartum depression, a faster alternative to infusion therapy. Here is how it works, who it helps, and what to watch for.

Dr. Elena Hartman, MD Aug 21, 2026 3 min read
Should You Wear a Continuous Glucose Monitor If You're Prediabetic? The 2026 Evidence
Metabolic & Diabetes Lifestyle Support

Should You Wear a Continuous Glucose Monitor If You're Prediabetic? The 2026 Evidence

A 2026 analysis says CGMs may complement standard tests for prediabetes detection. Here is who actually benefits from wearing one, what it shows, and what it cannot tell you.

Marcus Lindqvist, PharmD Aug 11, 2026 4 min read
The Cheap Compounded GLP-1 Is Disappearing in 2026 — What to Do Before Your Supply Vanishes
Metabolic & Diabetes Lifestyle Support

The Cheap Compounded GLP-1 Is Disappearing in 2026 — What to Do Before Your Supply Vanishes

FDA enforcement ended the routine compounding of semaglutide and tirzepatide in 2026. If your cheap telehealth GLP-1 just stopped refilling, here is a safe path to a legal alternative.

Priya Nair, PharmD Aug 11, 2026 5 min read
The First Daily Cholesterol Pill That Beats Statins and Skips the Needle Just Got Approved
Cardiovascular Health

The First Daily Cholesterol Pill That Beats Statins and Skips the Needle Just Got Approved

Enlicitide (Lipfendra), the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, won FDA approval in July 2026 and cuts LDL by more than half. Here is who it helps and how it fits with statins.

Samuel Okafor, MD Aug 11, 2026 5 min read
Is Your Pill or Supplement on the 2026 Recall List? How to Check Before the Next Dose
Medication Safety

Is Your Pill or Supplement on the 2026 Recall List? How to Check Before the Next Dose

FDA drug and supplement recalls surged in 2026 — from a TikTok collagen recall to a dabigatran impurity pull. Here is the step-by-step way to check whether your bottle is affected before you take it.

Priya Nair, PharmD Aug 11, 2026 5 min read
Are GLP-1s Quietly Canceling Your Birth Control Pill? The Label Warning Most Women Miss
Women's Health & Longevity

Are GLP-1s Quietly Canceling Your Birth Control Pill? The Label Warning Most Women Miss

Tirzepatide and orforglipron labels warn that slowed digestion can blunt oral birth control. Here is the backup-window rule every woman on the pill and a GLP-1 needs to know.

Elena Vasquez, MD Aug 11, 2026 5 min read
The Menopause Symptom Doctors Finally Wrote Guidelines For — and Why It's Not Just 'Dryness'
Women's Health & Longevity

The Menopause Symptom Doctors Finally Wrote Guidelines For — and Why It's Not Just 'Dryness'

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) got its first formal guideline in 2025, and vaginal estrogen data link it to fewer infections and hospitalizations. Here is the symptom most women are never told about.

Elena Vasquez, MD Aug 11, 2026 4 min read
Why the FDA Erased the HRT 'Black Box' Warning in 2026 — and the One Risk That Stayed
Women's Health & Longevity

Why the FDA Erased the HRT 'Black Box' Warning in 2026 — and the One Risk That Stayed

In February 2026 the FDA removed the boxed cardiovascular, breast-cancer, and dementia warnings from six menopausal hormone therapy products. Here is what changed, what did not, and who should still be careful.

Elena Vasquez, MD Aug 11, 2026 4 min read