June 1, 2026June 1, 2026
Issue 6/2026 · No. 438
A critical overview of the evidence behind herbal remedies — from valerian to St. John's wort. What is proven, and what remains tradition?
How the pharmacist's role is evolving and why personal consultation remains indispensable despite e-prescriptions.
Current research findings reveal how closely gut flora and immune defense are interconnected — and what you can do about it.
In this issue we focus on the theme of everyday prevention. Plus: New findings on Vitamin D, a portrait of the oldest pharmacy in New Orleans, and time-tested home remedies put to the fact-check.
Now available at select bookstores and pharmacies nationwideOur science editorial team continuously reviews current publications from the most prestigious medical journals. We consider the following studies especially relevant — for healthcare professionals and curious readers alike.
A meta-analysis of over 47,000 participants shows that just 7,000 steps per day significantly lowers mortality risk — regardless of age or pre-existing conditions.
A 12-year prospective cohort study confirms that a consistently Mediterranean diet offers measurable protection against the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore demonstrate that gut flora composition significantly influences checkpoint inhibitor response rates — a breakthrough for personalized oncology.
A long-term study from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester with 88,000 participants shows that chronically poor sleep increases the risk of heart attack and stroke by up to 45 percent — even in otherwise healthy individuals.
The VITAL study with over 25,000 participants reveals a surprising finding: in individuals without a documented deficiency, routine vitamin D supplementation offers no benefit for bone health.
The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.
— Sir William Osler (1849–1919), Father of Modern Clinical Medicine
Editor-in-Chief of ApoMag since 2009. Previously held a long-term position at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Her focus areas: prevention, geriatric medicine, and evidence-based health communication.
Member of the scientific advisory board since 2014. Regularly writes about drug safety, interactions, and pharmacovigilance from his base in Boston.
Pharmacist and science journalist based in Chicago. Reports for ApoMag on pharmacy culture, health policy, and the people behind the counter.
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