<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The Health and Care</title><description>Medicine, healthcare, and clinical insight — clinical research, health technology, and care policy.</description><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>Is an Enlarged Prostate the Same as Prostate Cancer, and How Do You Tell the Difference?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/enlarged-prostate-vs-cancer</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/enlarged-prostate-vs-cancer</guid><description>Enlarged prostate and prostate cancer share a name and a location, but they are not the same condition. Here is what 2025–2026 urology guidance says about BPH, screening, and when to worry.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>mens-health</category><category>bph</category><category>prostate</category><category>urology</category></item><item><title>How Do You Fix Acid Reflux Without PPIs, and What Actually Works in 2026?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/gerd-without-ppis</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/gerd-without-ppis</guid><description>Acid reflux affects roughly 20% of U.S. adults weekly. For many, PPIs are overprescribed and carry long-term risks. Here is the evidence-based path to relief without lifelong medication.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>gerd</category><category>acid-reflux</category><category>digestive-health</category></item><item><title>Can You Reverse Prediabetes Without Ozempic, and What Actually Works in 2026?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/prediabetes-without-ozempic</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/prediabetes-without-ozempic</guid><description>Prediabetes affects roughly 96 million U.S. adults, but GLP-1s are not the only answer. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about lifestyle, metformin, and when drugs fit.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>prediabetes</category><category>metabolic-health</category><category>insulin-resistance</category></item><item><title>Why Do People Call Berberine &apos;Nature&apos;s Ozempic,&apos; and Is That Claim Safe?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/berberine-natures-ozempic-claim</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/berberine-natures-ozempic-claim</guid><description>TikTok pushes berberine as a natural GLP-1. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about the claim, the risks, and the reality.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Dietary Trends</category><category>berberine</category><category>glp-1</category><category>supplements</category></item><item><title>Why Won&apos;t Your Blood Pressure Drop Even Though You Take the Pill Every Day?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/blood-pressure-pill-not-working</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/blood-pressure-pill-not-working</guid><description>A stubborn reading on medication panics patients. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about why pills lag and what actually lowers it.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>blood-pressure</category><category>hypertension</category><category>medication</category></item><item><title>Why Do GLP-1 Users Hit a Wall After Losing the First 20 Pounds, and How Do You Break It?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/glp1-weight-plateau-break</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/glp1-weight-plateau-break</guid><description>The scale stops after early GLP-1 losses. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about plateaus, insulin, and what restarts progress.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Dietary Trends</category><category>glp-1</category><category>weight-plateau</category><category>insulin</category></item><item><title>Why Does HRT Make Some Women Feel Worse Before It Helps, and When Is It a Red Flag?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/hrt-feels-worse-first</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/hrt-feels-worse-first</guid><description>Some women feel miserable starting hormone therapy. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about adjustment, red flags, and real relief.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Women&apos;s Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>hrt</category><category>menopause</category><category>hormones</category></item><item><title>Why Does Magnesium Keep You Awake When Everyone Says It Helps You Sleep?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/magnesium-insomnia-instead-of-sleep</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/magnesium-insomnia-instead-of-sleep</guid><description>Many people find magnesium triggers insomnia instead of calm. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about forms, timing, and what to do.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Dietary Trends</category><category>magnesium</category><category>sleep</category><category>supplements</category></item><item><title>Why Do Temperature-Sensitive Medications Spoil in the Heat, and How Do You Store Them Right?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/medication-heat-storage</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/medication-heat-storage</guid><description>Hot homes threaten heat-sensitive meds. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about storage limits and protecting your prescriptions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Healthy Home Environments</category><category>medication-storage</category><category>heat</category><category>safety</category></item><item><title>Why Do Natural Blood Pressure &apos;Fixes&apos; on Forums Rarely Work, and What Actually Lowers It?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/natural-blood-pressure-myths</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/natural-blood-pressure-myths</guid><description>Beet juice and breathing hacks flood BP threads. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about what helps and what is hype.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>blood-pressure</category><category>natural</category><category>myths</category></item><item><title>Why Is Your Brain Fog in Perimenopause So Scary, and What Actually Clears It?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/perimenopause-brain-fog-clear</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/perimenopause-brain-fog-clear</guid><description>Forgetting words mid-sentence terrifies women in perimenopause. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about the cause and real fixes.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Women&apos;s Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>perimenopause</category><category>brain-fog</category><category>memory</category></item><item><title>Why Do PCOS Symptoms Linger on Metformin, and Is GLP-1 the Shortcut People Claim?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/pcos-metformin-vs-glp1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/pcos-metformin-vs-glp1</guid><description>Women with PCOS agonize over metformin vs GLP-1. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about which helps and the real tradeoffs.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Women&apos;s Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>pcos</category><category>metformin</category><category>glp-1</category></item><item><title>Why Does Your Pharmacist Keep Calling About a Medication Interaction You Didn&apos;t Know About?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/pharmacist-interaction-call</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/pharmacist-interaction-call</guid><description>Unexpected pharmacist interaction calls confuse patients. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about why they call and what to do.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>pharmacist</category><category>interactions</category><category>medication</category></item><item><title>Why Can&apos;t You Remember If You Took Your Pill, and What Beats the Double-Dose Trap?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/remember-pill-double-dose-trap</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/remember-pill-double-dose-trap</guid><description>The &apos;did I take it&apos; panic leads to double doses. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about memory aids that actually work.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>medication-adherence</category><category>memory</category><category>safety</category></item><item><title>Is That Supplement on Amazon Too Cheap to Be Real, and How Do You Spot a Fake?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/spot-fake-supplement-amazon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/spot-fake-supplement-amazon</guid><description>Cheap supplements with wild claims flood marketplaces. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about spotting fakes and staying safe.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Dietary Trends</category><category>supplements</category><category>fake</category><category>safety</category></item><item><title>Why Do Statin Muscle Aches Make People Quit, and When Should You Switch Instead?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/statin-muscle-aches-switch</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/statin-muscle-aches-switch</guid><description>Muscle pain drives many to abandon statins. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about real risk, safe switching, and protecting your heart.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>statins</category><category>muscle-pain</category><category>heart-health</category></item><item><title>Why Is Your Thyroid Medication Useless If You Take It With Breakfast, and What&apos;s the Right Window?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/thyroid-pill-breakfast-window</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/thyroid-pill-breakfast-window</guid><description>Timing and food gut thyroid absorption. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about the right window and common mistakes.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>thyroid</category><category>levothyroxine</category><category>timing</category></item><item><title>Why Are Doctor Visits Changing, and How Can You Get the Best Care in 2026?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/why-are-doctor-visits-changing-and-how-can-you-get-the-best-care-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/why-are-doctor-visits-changing-and-how-can-you-get-the-best-care-in-2026</guid><description>Doctor visits are evolving rapidly due to AI and new care models. Discover how to navigate these shifts to ensure you get the best outcomes. 30% of US clinics now use AI.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>doctor-visits</category><category>patient-advocacy</category><category>healthcare-trends</category></item><item><title>Why Is the Search for an Oral Cholesterol Pill Still Ongoing, and What Does the Latest Science Say?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/why-is-the-search-for-an-oral-cholesterol-pill-still-ongoing-and-what-does-the-latest-science-say</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/why-is-the-search-for-an-oral-cholesterol-pill-still-ongoing-and-what-does-the-latest-science-say</guid><description>Why is the search for a new oral cholesterol pill ongoing? While no new drug was approved in 2026, research shows current options can slash LDL-C by 25% ([CLEAR Outcomes](https://www.nejm.org/), 2023).</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>cholesterol</category><category>heart-health</category><category>fda-approval</category></item><item><title>Why Does Alcohol Clash With So Many Meds, and Which Ones Are Dangerous?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/alcohol-medication-interactions</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/alcohol-medication-interactions</guid><description>A drink can turn a safe drug risky. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about alcohol and medication interactions to avoid.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>alcohol</category><category>medication</category><category>interactions</category></item><item><title>Why Does Birth Control Mess With Your Mood, and Is There a Version That Won&apos;t?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/birth-control-mood-swings</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/birth-control-mood-swings</guid><description>Mood swings on the pill are real and common. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about the cause and how to find a fit that works.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Women&apos;s Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>birth-control</category><category>mood</category><category>hormones</category></item><item><title>Why Does Coffee Make Your Anxiety Worse, and How Much Is Too Much?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/caffeine-anxiety-limit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/caffeine-anxiety-limit</guid><description>That third coffee can tip you into panic. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about caffeine, anxiety, and your personal limit.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>caffeine</category><category>anxiety</category><category>sleep</category></item><item><title>Why Does the Time You Take Blood Pressure Meds Matter, and When Is Best?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/blood-pressure-meds-timing</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/blood-pressure-meds-timing</guid><description>Taking BP pills at the wrong time can blunt their benefit. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about timing and bedtime dosing.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>blood-pressure</category><category>timing</category><category>heart-health</category></item><item><title>Why Does GLP-1 Cause Stubborn Constipation, and How Do You Fix It for Good?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/glp1-constipation-fix</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/glp1-constipation-fix</guid><description>Constipation is one of the most common GLP-1 complaints. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about why and what reliably helps.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Dietary Trends</category><category>glp-1</category><category>constipation</category><category>digestion</category></item><item><title>Why Is Everyone Taking Magnesium, and Are You Just Wasting Money?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/magnesium-hype-myth</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/magnesium-hype-myth</guid><description>Magnesium is the supplement of the moment. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about who benefits and which claims are hype.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Dietary Trends</category><category>magnesium</category><category>supplements</category><category>sleep</category></item><item><title>Why Are Over-the-Counter Painkillers Quietly Harming Your Liver and Kidneys?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/otc-painkillers-liver-kidney</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/otc-painkillers-liver-kidney</guid><description>Daily pain pills add up to real organ damage. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about safe limits and the hidden risks.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>painkillers</category><category>acetaminophen</category><category>nsaids</category></item><item><title>Why Is PCOS Driving Your Weight and Acne, and How Do You Fix the Root Cause?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/pcos-insulin-root-cause</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/pcos-insulin-root-cause</guid><description>PCOS is often misread as a weight problem. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about insulin, symptoms, and real treatment.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Women&apos;s Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>pcos</category><category>insulin</category><category>hormones</category></item><item><title>Why Are Probiotics Everywhere, and Do They Actually Do Anything?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/probiotics-do-they-work</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/probiotics-do-they-work</guid><description>Probiotics are pitched as a daily essential. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about who they help and where the hype ends.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Dietary Trends</category><category>probiotics</category><category>gut</category><category>supplements</category></item><item><title>Why Does Food Block Your Thyroid Med, and What Should You Never Take With It?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/thyroid-meds-food-interactions</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/thyroid-meds-food-interactions</guid><description>Your thyroid pill can fail if taken with the wrong food. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about timing and hidden interactions.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>thyroid</category><category>levothyroxine</category><category>interactions</category></item><item><title>Why Is Antibiotic Resistance Quietly Growing at Your Pharmacy Counter, and What&apos;s Your One Move?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/antibiotic-resistance-pharmacy-counter</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/antibiotic-resistance-pharmacy-counter</guid><description>Most resistance starts at the counter. Here are the questions and habits that slow antibiotic resistance, building on our pharmacy stewardship guide.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pediatric &amp; Family Wellness</category><category>antibiotics</category><category>resistance</category><category>stewardship</category></item><item><title>Why Does Estrogen Divide Women in Perimenopause, and Is It Worth the Risk?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/estrogen-perimenopause-worth-risk</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/estrogen-perimenopause-worth-risk</guid><description>Is estrogen worth it in perimenopause? Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about benefits, risks, and who should pause.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Women&apos;s Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>perimenopause</category><category>estrogen</category><category>hormone-therapy</category></item><item><title>Why Do Half of All Prescriptions Fail at Home, and How Do You Build a Routine That Sticks?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/half-prescriptions-fail-routine</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/half-prescriptions-fail-routine</guid><description>Half of long-term meds go untaken. Here is a practical, pharmacist-backed system to build a routine that works for you or a loved one.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>adherence</category><category>routine</category><category>caregiving</category></item><item><title>Why Is Your Daily Multivitamin Probably Useless, and Who Actually Needs One?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/multivitamin-useless-who-needs</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/multivitamin-useless-who-needs</guid><description>Multivitamins are the default purchase, but are they effective? Here is what 2025-2026 research says about who benefits and who wastes money.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Dietary Trends</category><category>multivitamin</category><category>supplements</category><category>nutrition</category></item><item><title>Why Is Your Prescription Suddenly Unaffordable, and How Do You Cut the Cost in Half?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/prescription-unaffordable-cut-cost</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/prescription-unaffordable-cut-cost</guid><description>High deductibles leave prescriptions unaffordable. Here are 7 evidence-backed ways to cut drug costs without risking your treatment.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>medication-cost</category><category>pharmacy</category><category>savings</category></item><item><title>Why Can&apos;t You Remember If You Took Your Pill, and How Do You Never Double-Dose Again?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/remember-pill-never-double-dose</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/remember-pill-never-double-dose</guid><description>Forgetting a dose or fearing a double dose is common. Here is what 2025-2026 guidance says to do in the moment, calmly and safely.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>adherence</category><category>missed-dose</category><category>safety</category></item><item><title>Why Are Statins So Feared Online, and Are the Horror Stories True?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/statins-feared-online-myths</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/statins-feared-online-myths</guid><description>Statins spark fierce debate online. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about real risks, real benefits, and who should take them.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventative Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>statins</category><category>cholesterol</category><category>heart-health</category></item><item><title>Why Is Swallowing Pills So Hard, and What&apos;s the Pharmacy Trick That Fixes It?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/swallowing-pills-pharmacy-trick</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/swallowing-pills-pharmacy-trick</guid><description>Many people struggle to swallow pills. Here are pharmacy-backed techniques and formulations that make medication manageable.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Pediatric &amp; Family Wellness</category><category>swallowing</category><category>pills</category><category>pharmacy</category></item><item><title>Why Do You Keep Waking at 3am in Perimenopause, and How Do You Finally Sleep?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/waking-3am-perimenopause-sleep</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/waking-3am-perimenopause-sleep</guid><description>Waking at 3am is a hallmark of perimenopause. Here is what 2025-2026 research says about the cause and what helps you sleep again.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Women&apos;s Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>perimenopause</category><category>sleep</category><category>insomnia</category></item><item><title>Why Do You Feel the Urge to Pee With No Infection, and What&apos;s Actually Wrong?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/urge-pee-no-infection-wrong</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/urge-pee-no-infection-wrong</guid><description>Frequent urination with normal tests is common in perimenopause. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says about the cause and relief.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Women&apos;s Health &amp; Longevity</category><category>perimenopause</category><category>urinary</category><category>gsm</category></item><item><title>Why Are You Wasting Money on Supplements That Don&apos;t Work, and Which Ones Pay Off?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/wasting-money-supplements-pay-off</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/wasting-money-supplements-pay-off</guid><description>Americans spend about 60 billion dollars a year on supplements. Here is what 2025-2026 evidence says is worth buying and what is waste.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Dietary Trends</category><category>supplements</category><category>vitamins</category><category>evidence</category></item><item><title>Why Do You Feel Exhausted and Foggy on GLP-1, and Is It Something Serious?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/glp1-fatigue-foggy-serious</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/glp1-fatigue-foggy-serious</guid><description>Tiredness and fuzzy thinking are common on GLP-1 drugs. Here is how to tell expected adjustment from something that needs a clinician.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Dietary Trends</category><category>glp-1</category><category>fatigue</category><category>brain-fog</category></item><item><title>Why Is GLP-1 Hair Loss Happening to So Many People, and Will It Ever Grow Back?</title><link>https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/glp1-hair-loss-grow-back</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thehealthandcare.com/posts/glp1-hair-loss-grow-back</guid><description>Hair thinning on GLP-1 drugs is common and usually temporary. 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