Colorful sweets may look tasty, but some researchers question whether synthetic dyes may pose health risks to your colon and rectum
Sixty percent of the Standard American Diet consists of ultra-processed food, which isn’t great for colon health. Researchers are looking into whether artificial food colors play a role.
Lorne J. Hofseth, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina •
conversation
Dec. 9, 2021 • ~7 min
Dec. 9, 2021 • ~7 min
Why prescription drugs can work differently for different people
The same dose of a drug can have varying degrees of effectiveness and safety depending on how well the liver can metabolize it.
C. Michael White, Distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut •
conversation
Oct. 4, 2021 • ~9 min
Oct. 4, 2021 • ~9 min
New treatments for COVID-19 may stave off the worst effects of the virus
Medications to treat COVID-19 are in no way a substitute for the vaccine. But under the right circumstances, some show great promise for helping patients.
Patrick Jackson, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia •
conversation
Sept. 20, 2021 • ~10 min
Sept. 20, 2021 • ~10 min
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