Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting approximately 50 million Americans annually. It’s also one of the most misunderstood – dismissed as a cosmetic inconvenience, attributed to poor hygiene, and treated as something people should simply grow out of. None of these assumptions hold up. Acne is a disease of […]
Anabolic steroids are among the most widely used performance-enhancing drugs in the world – and among the most misunderstood. Estimates suggest that 3-4 million Americans have used anabolic steroids at some point, the vast majority outside of any medical context. They’re used in professional sports, amateur bodybuilding, recreational gyms, and increasingly by men in their […]
Creatine is the most extensively studied performance supplement in the history of sports science. There are over 500 peer-reviewed studies examining its effects. The evidence for its primary use – improving high-intensity exercise performance and supporting muscle gain – is about as strong as it gets in nutrition research. It’s also surrounded by an extraordinary […]
Testosterone replacement therapy has moved from a niche medical treatment for men with serious hormonal disorders to one of the fastest-growing prescriptions in American medicine. TRT prescriptions increased more than 300% in the decade between 2001 and 2011, and have continued growing since. Testosterone clinics and men’s health telehealth platforms now offer it with minimal […]
GLP-1 receptor agonists have generated more public conversation about prescription medications in the past few years than anything since statins. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound – these names appear in news articles, celebrity interviews, social media debates, and doctor’s office conversations in a way that’s rare for any medication class. The enthusiasm is understandable: these are […]
NSAIDs – nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – are among the most widely used medications in the world. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) are sold over-the-counter in every pharmacy. Aspirin sits in most medicine cabinets. Prescription NSAIDs like celecoxib, diclofenac, and indomethacin are prescribed millions of times per year. Because they’re so accessible, NSAIDs are often […]
If you’ve been prescribed a blood pressure medication, there’s a good chance you know its name but not much else about it. What class it belongs to. How it actually lowers blood pressure. Why your doctor chose it over alternatives. What side effects are real versus overstated. Whether it interacts with anything you’re already taking. […]
Antidepressants are prescribed to approximately 13% of Americans over the age of 12 – making them one of the most commonly used medication classes in the country. They’re also among the most misunderstood. Myths about antidepressants causing personality changes, creating permanent dependency, or being reserved for severe cases keep many people who would benefit from […]
Statins are among the most prescribed medications in the United States – taken by approximately 40 million Americans – and among the most controversial in patient conversations. The clinical evidence supporting statins for people at elevated cardiovascular risk is extensive and consistent. The public skepticism about them is also real, driven partly by side effect […]
Metformin is the most widely prescribed diabetes medication on the planet. In the United States alone, it accounts for over 90 million prescriptions annually. It’s been in clinical use for over 60 years, is on the WHO’s List of Essential Medicines, costs pennies per pill in generic form, and has one of the most extensive […]