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Will you agree that the world is full of fragments, and nothing is perfect? These imperfections can result in a compensatory mechanism that propels an individual to do more of something else. This form of compensation, which often make-up for known deficiencies, is the underlying mystery of all addictions, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, sex, […]

Success in life is dependent on good health. Sometimes, we experience stress or some illness that requires us to visit a physician who may then prescribe some medications. Do you know that the actual healing occurs when we take those drugs at the right time and appropriate quantity? Many people know this fact, but they […]

The use of a drug and drug-related substance has been in existence since the origin of humanity. For example, alcoholic beverages were fermented and obtained from plants since 4200 BC. Likewise, many drug excipients are derived from plants and herbs are sources for treating several health conditions. Advancement in technology has made it easy to […]

The ever-increasing cost of prescription drugs is a burden to most people, including Americans. Nevertheless, the actual cost of drugs and its ensuing challenges are more than what is shown on the bill. Non-optimized drug therapy often leads to additional loss resulting from the use of try-and-error medication, medication non-adherence, and drug addiction. Other consequences […]

You will probably agree that knowledge, understanding, and wisdom are vital to having a good life.  This statement also imply that adequate health literacy is vital for a healthy life. For example, most people know that healthy diet, exercise and enough rest are needful for good health but many people don’t understand its usefulness nor […]

Patients who struggle with depression often undergo weeks or months of trial and error to find the right antidepressant medication. During this search phase, the patient usually experiences a series of adverse events that can affect their quality of life. The good news is that pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing can help patients bypass the complicated process of trial-and-error […]

Jim Rohn often said that people often tread in the direction that they were trained either by deliberate choice or by coincidence. For example, an adult man who was asked to take oxycodone after surgery soon developed a level of dependence and addiction to the pill. This is the same scenario with teenagers who were […]

It is disheartening to learn that many people take their lives or commit suicide because they are confused. Recently, a national celebrity based in the United States hung himself while in his hotel room. Also, several people, including German Billionaire Adolf Merckle, Christopher Foster, and Jonathan Wraith, hung themselves despite their massive wealth and influence. […]

Pharmacogenetic testing offers valuable insights into determining the most suitable blood thinner for patients undergoing treatment to open narrowed blood vessels. A recent study published in the American Heart Association journal highlights how pharmacogenetic testing significantly reduces complications in patients. Cardiovascular Disease: A Leading Cause of Death In the United States, heart disease ranks as […]