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Side Effects: Nobody Trained for This

Chemsex at the pharmacy counter. Gut bacteria tracking helmet impacts. PMD predicting psychiatric illness bidirectionally. This week's research keeps landing in the same uncomfortable place: medicine is improvising.

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  • Kerri Miller

  • May 11, 2026

  • 6 min

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A comprehensive examination reveals significant gaps in chemsex knowledge among French pharmacists, highlighting the need for training. A survey of 261 pharmacists showed that while many could not accurately define chemsex, those who had been asked about it demonstrated lower perceived support levels. Additionally, a study on NCAA football players suggests their gut microbiomes track sub-concussive hits, indicating potential long-term neurological risks. Finally, a Swedish study on premenstrual disorders illustrates a strong bidirectional relationship with psychiatric conditions, underscoring the need for integrated care strategies.

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Side Effects: Nobody Trained for This

  • by Kerri Miller

  • May 11, 2026

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