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Methylene blue is an FDA-approved drug for methemoglobinemia and has controlled medical uses (injection), but its popularity as an over‑the‑counter “nootropic” or daily supplement is unsupported and c...
A fall from a high fever to a low or below‑normal temperature after influenza or COVID-19 can be normal part of recovery — fevers commonly resolve on their own and body temperature varies by person an...
Scientific evidence does not show that frequent ejaculation causes major physical harm and may be associated with a lower long‑term risk of prostate cancer: large prospective analyses found men report...
Prevagen, a dietary supplement whose active ingredient is the jellyfish-derived protein apoaequorin, is widely marketed as a memory enhancer, but independent science and courts have concluded its effi...
Early clinical and popular sources report that prostate stimulation can produce intense orgasms and sometimes improve sexual satisfaction even without an erection; controlled medical evidence that it ...
Large registry reviews and systematic analyses show most total knee replacements (TKR) perform very well long-term: roughly 90–95% survive 10 years, about 80–82% survive 20–25 years, and pooled regist...
Marketing for “mind boost” or “brain and memory” supplements promises sharper recall and faster thinking, but independent reviews and large trials show mixed or weak evidence for most ingredients and ...
Large cohort studies and reviews link long‑term consumption of aspartame and acesulfame‑K to small but measurable increases in some cancer and cardiovascular risks, and experimental work suggests effe...
Mehmet Oz’s coverage of tinnitus over the years has highlighted brain‑focused approaches (brain training, sound therapy, and experimental neuromodulation like transcranial magnetic stimulation) and pr...
Sexual side effects from SSRIs and SNRIs commonly appear soon after starting treatment — often within days to weeks — and many patients experience improvement while still on or after stopping the drug...
Selective-serotonergic antidepressants (SSRIs and SNRIs) are the most consistently cited common drugs that delay or blunt orgasm in people of all genders; multiple reviews and patient guides report re...
Mehmet Oz’s public advice on tinnitus—across syndicated columns and TV appearances—focuses on emerging brain-based therapies (like transcranial magnetic stimulation and brain-training/neuroplastic app...
—commercial “brain” or sold as memory, focus, or cognition enhancers—are widely marketed with ingredient blends like ginkgo, bacopa, rhodiola, lion’s mane, citicoline and various B‑vitamins , but the ...
Most reporting and medical summaries link penile shortening primarily to treatments that lower androgen exposure (notably androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer and 5‑alpha‑reductase inhibit...
The available materials conflate at least two different things called “Memo” or “Memo Master”: prescription memantine (an FDA‑approved drug for moderate‑to‑severe Alzheimer’s) and a commercial supplem...
There are multiple established non‑drug options to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), ranging from lifestyle and psychological therapies to devices, surgery, and emerging procedures; . High‑quality revi...
The short answer: for most healthy people, marketed “” or brain-health supplements generally do not have solid, consistent proof of meaningful cognitive enhancement beyond placebo . A small number of ...
The idea of a quick "" from pills is seductive, and the market has exploded with formulas promising memory, focus and longevity—but rigorous evidence that most supplements deliver meaningful cognitive...
Randomized trials and multiple systematic reviews report that hydrolyzed (peptide) collagen supplements can produce modest, measurable improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, and in some studie...
Dr. Oz has discussed a range of purported tinnitus “fixes” over time — from quick rituals and topical home remedies to supplements and devices — but many of those specific remedies lack solid scientif...