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Dangers of Plastic Pipes for Home Plumbing

What are the pipes used in your home plumbing made of? Well, they’re probably plastic, but I’m not here to get you all depressed about your plumbing. I’m here to tell you what you can do about it. Most often, you don’t have a say in what’s used to plumb your house, but I do get the question a lot, “Is my plastic home plumbing safe?” So here’s the skinny.Most new homes use PEX.

Layne Kilpatrick, RPh

1 day ago2 min read

Tylenol and the Fetal Brain

researchers found that girls whose mothers used APAP more than six times per week during early pregnancy were significantly more likely to have delayed language development, while boys showed no significant increase in risk. This was a landmark study.

Layne Kilpatrick, RPh

Sep 272 min read

Latest on Harm From Cell Signals

Ok here’s what I found: A 2021 meta-analysis found men with high mobile phone use had lower sperm motility and viability. A 2025 follow-up confirmed this with stronger data

Layne Kilpatrick, RPh

Sep 232 min read

Slowing Down Your Body’s Aging?

Ever wish you could slow down your body’s aging clock? A post-hoc secondary analysis of a large European clinical trial just showed that...

Layne Kilpatrick, RPh

Sep 181 min read

Food Glue

Gluten problems weren’t everywhere when we were kids. So what changed? Some scientists are looking at microbial transglutaminase “meat glue” widely used in processed foods. It can mimic our own enzymes, form new protein complexes, and lower the threshold for gluten sensitivity. It’s often hidden on labels as a “processing aid,” leaving us in the dark about how much we’re really eating.

Layne Kilpatrick, RPh

Sep 22 min read

The Hidden Diabetes Risk Lurking in Your Bedroom Light

Any sources are linked in the text below: What if the light in your bedroom while you’re sleeping at night could quietly raise your risk...

Layne Kilpatrick, RPh

Aug 192 min read

Difference in Facial Appearance in Twin Using Hormones

How different would the faces of identical twins look at age 71 if one took hormone replacement therapy for 22 years and the other did...

Layne Kilpatrick, RPh

Aug 83 min read

Texas Just Called Out Big Food

Texas just passed a law requiring warning labels on foods with additives banned in other countries—including bleached flour and titanium dioxide. This bold move sidesteps federal inaction and pressures manufacturers to clean up their products nationwide. It’s not just a policy shift—it’s a strategy. And it might change food for everyone.

Layne Kilpatrick, RPh

Jul 292 min read

PFAS Eating Bacteria?

PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are toxic compounds found in nonstick pans, waterproof fabrics, and food packaging. They resist breakdown and build up in the body. But scientists in Italy just discovered bacteria in the wild that can *eat* PFAS—offering new hope for cleanup and recovery.

Layne Kilpatrick, RPh

Jul 252 min read

An International Wake-Up Call

A man in his 40s with low testosterone (280-300s) was denied treatment as his levels fell within the "normal" 300-900 range, despite feeling unwell. He compared it to having just $3 in a bank account. Experts agree no single testosterone threshold determines treatment need. Visit our website to download a 2015 expert panel's resolutions debunking testosterone myths. Take it to your doctor to advocate for proper care and break free from restrictive lab ranges.

Layne Kilpatrick, RPh

Apr 182 min read

I'm Pregnant and My Body Hurts!

ylenol is commonly used during pregnancy, but new research shows it may lower testosterone during a critical window (weeks 7–14) in male fetal development. That surge shapes brain, reproductive organs, and even future fertility. If there's even a chance it could interfere, safer options like magnesium or omega-3s are worth considering. Informed choices matter—especially when the stakes are this high.

Layne Kilpatrick, RPh

Apr 162 min read