On Sept. 12, 2023, an FDA advisory committee concluded that over-the-counter (OTC) oral phenylephrine — the main active ingredient in Sudafed PE — is ineffective as a treatment for nasal congestion. This finding did not strike healthcare practitioners as “especially surprising” given that its efficacy has been controversial for decades. Despite this, the ingredient is […]
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The average person has 35 apps installed on their phone and spends over two hours per day on social networks. When social media originally took off in the early 2000s, its purpose was for users to connect with friends and family, share positive moments, and seek interesting information about the world. Today, social media platforms
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It’s more common to hear about recovery in the context of physical disorders than mental ones; the phrase “recovering from a hip injury” rolls off the tongue easier than “recovering from opioid use.” What creates this stigma around the discussion of mental recovery? One reason may be that struggling with mental health has yet to
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