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Beyond Chemo: 10 Compounds Researchers Are Studying to Complement Cancer Care

Cancer treatment has always been a moving target. Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery remain the pillars of oncology — but for decades, researchers have been quietly building a parallel body of literature around compounds that may support, enhance, or complement...

Your Medicine May Be Running Out — And the War in Iran Is Why

Most Americans assume the pharmacy shelf will always be stocked. They assume their blood pressure medication will be there on Tuesday. That ibuprofen will be waiting when they need it. That the cancer drug their spouse depends on won't suddenly be unavailable. That...

FAQ: Our most commonly asked questions about Jase

If you’re considering Jase, chances are you’ve paused and thought, “This makes sense, but I still have a few questions.”You’re not alone. Here are the most common ones we hear, answered plainly. Is this really doctor-prescribed? Yes. Every Jase order is reviewed by a...

Medical Readiness: What Really Kills First

When Disaster Strikes, It’s Not Hunger or Thirst That Takes the First Lives In every disaster zone, from hurricanes in the Caribbean to war zones in Ukraine, the pattern is the same. People worry about food and water, but it’s infection that kills first. A small wound...
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month

Fall travel abroad offers an opportunity for cooler weather, more affordable airfares, and less crowded venues. This is an ideal time to head to distant continents and enjoy fall festivals and activities this time of year before winter sets in. Whether hiking in the...

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What Should Go in Your Bug Out Bag?

What Should Go in Your Bug Out Bag?

There are many possible scenarios where you may need to leave your home because of a natural or manmade disaster. Ideally, sheltering in place is much more preferable to bugging out. However, this isn’t always possible. If you are required to leave your home because...

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How Long Do My Meds Last? A Look at Metronidazole

How Long Do My Meds Last? A Look at Metronidazole

Metronidazole is in a class of medications called nitroimidazole antimicrobials. It was initially developed at Rhone-Poulenc labs in France in 1959 to treat Trichomonas vaginalis, a parasitic infection. In 1962, it was discovered to be effective against both...

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How Long Do My Meds Last? A Look at Ciprofloxacin

How Long Do My Meds Last? A Look at Ciprofloxacin

(How about over 10 years past expiration?)Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic, it is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections, and is used to treat biological warfare agent inhalation  Anthrax as a post exposure...

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How Long Do My Meds Last? A Look at Azithromycin

How Long Do My Meds Last? A Look at Azithromycin

(They may last longer than you think)Azithromycin is a type of macrolide antibiotic. It works by decreasing the production of protein and stopping bacterial growth. Other macrolide antibiotics include clarithromycin and erythromycin. Because of the anti-inflammatory...

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