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May 4, 2026
On May 13th, MedShadow is hosting a live webinar with an integrative psychiatrist and a clinical pharmacist to answer the questions most supplement brands…
May 4, 2026
On May 13th, MedShadow is hosting a live webinar with an integrative psychiatrist and a clinical pharmacist to answer the questions most…
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On May 13th, MedShadow is hosting a live webinar with an integrative psychiatrist and a clinical pharmacist to answer the questions most supplement brands…
May 1, 2026
Most people think "doing your own research" means Googling until something sounds right. But that's not quite it. Here's what it actually means. Real…
April 29, 2026
Many people are told to use backup birth control when taking antibiotics. But current evidence shows most commonly prescribed antibiotics are unlikely to reduce…
April 21, 2026
Side effects aren't one-size-fits-all. They depend on your history, your other meds, and your body. When meds are prescribed through a screen, the conversation…
April 6, 2026
Most prescriptions in the U.S. are generic — but “generic” doesn’t mean identical. While generics are required to have the same active ingredient, dose,…
April 2, 2026
SSRIs are commonly prescribed to adolescents as a first-line treatment for anxiety and depression. But there’s more to the story. Research suggests that more…
March 31, 2026
It’s not what it sounds like. Also called shinrin-yoku, this Japanese practice is all about slowing down and immersing yourself in nature using your…
March 25, 2026
The FDA has updated safety labels for several bisphosphonate medications including Fosamax, Reclast, Actonel, Atelvia, Binosto, Fosamax Plus D, and ibandronate sodium (Boniva generic).…
March 24, 2026
The FDA’s strongest medication warning doesn’t mean “danger for everyone.” Here’s what it actually means—and how to use that information to make informed decisions.…
March 12, 2026
Integrative medicine combines conventional care with evidence-based, complementary therapies, but insurance coverage varies. Before scheduling, ask: • Insurance participation • Coverage for recommended treatments…
March 4, 2026
Cannabis products are not regulated at the federal level, and state standards vary. Investigative testing has found toxins, pesticides, and heavy metals in products…
September 22, 2025
Learn how to spot the warning signs. https://medshadow.org/webinar-investigating-generic-drugs-mending-the-tattered-safety-net-of-the-fda/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=september-24-webinar&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=becreatives_promo Free webinar exposes unsafe generics.
September 22, 2025
Reserve your seat: https://tinyurl.com/2sjxzj4j Free Webinar #2 of the Series Investigating Generic Drugs: Mending the Tattered Safety Net of the FDA September 24, 4:00–5:30…
July 29, 2025
TAKE ACTION: https://medshadow.org/uncovering-generics-safety/ Our first “Investigating Generic Drugs” webinar uncovered the risks of poor-quality generics and the need for better oversight. Generic drugs make…
June 18, 2025
Reserve your seat: https://medshadow.org/webinar-how-poor-quality-generic-drugs-cause-harm?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=june-25-webinar&utm_medium=organic_social Free Webinar #1 of a Series Investigating Generic Drugs: How Poor Quality Generics Cause Harm June 25, 4:00-5:30 PM ET…
April 16, 2025
In this episode, Dr. Lillie Rosenthal interviews Lianna Levine Reisner, founder of Plant Powered Metro New York, about the transformative power of plant-based nutrition.…
April 16, 2025
WATCH PART 1: What is Perimenopause? 5 Strategies for Managing It https://youtu.be/pgmQiPDpvOc - 00:01 - Heart Disease Risk 01:09 - Check Your Supplements -…
April 1, 2025
WATCH PART 2: Is Your Daily Supplement Hiding a Heart Risk? https://youtu.be/fUQSppQLyQ4 --- 00:01 - What is the Perimenopausal Transition? 01:07 - Perimenopause Symptoms…
March 28, 2025
Lorazepam and the White Lotus. What could go wrong?
March 27, 2025
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE IMPACT OF FAILED INSPECTIONS & ACT NOW: https://medshadow.org/safer-medicines/ This crisis, which the FDA believes was caused by profit-driven motivations, revealed…
March 20, 2025
In the first episode of Season 3 of Power to the Patient, MedShadow’s Head of Content sits down with Dr. Lillie Rosenthal to discuss…
March 18, 2025
Get the facts and donate to help us continue to bring awareness: https://medshadow.org/safer-medicines/ Hundreds of FDA-approved drugs on the market may have been approved…
February 27, 2025
Get to know MedShadow's Health and Medical Advisory panelist Alison Acerra, a registered dietitian nutritionist and menopause specialist. With deep expertise in hormonal health,…
February 3, 2025
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE GUIDE - HOW TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE WITHOUT MEDICATION: https://medshadow.org/download/high-blood-pressure/ 00:30 - What is Blood Pressure? 02:24 - Low Blood Pressure…
November 14, 2024
EXPLORE ARTICLE: Treatment Possibilities: Can You Reverse Diabetes? https://medshadow.org/can-you-reverse-diabetes-treatments-medication-side-effects/ 00:01 - The Diabetes Problem - Stats 00:31 - What is Pre-Diabetes? 00:19 - Tip…
September 25, 2024
00:52 - What is a Blood Test? 01:01 - Types of Blood Tests 01:47 - What Happens During a Blood Test? 02:03 - Blood…
September 25, 2024
00:00 - Benzos Statistics 00:15 - Medicating Normal 01:07 - What are Benzodiazepines? 01:17 - Librium, Chlordiazepoxide 01:33 - Valium, Diazepam 02:13 - How…
July 31, 2024
View guide to learn more about an overactive bladder: https://medshadow.org/a-mans-guide-to-overactive-bladder/ 00:07 - UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) Statistic 00:23 - Bladder Infections 00:45 - Causes…
July 2, 2024
Pros & Cons of Taking CoQ10: https://medshadow.org/pros-cons-of-taking-coq10/ 00:07 - What is CoQ10? 00:46 - CoQ10 Benefits 00:51 - Oxidative Stress & Cell Damage 00:39…
July 2, 2024
Watch Part 1: Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Men's Sexual Dysfunction, and it's Cause - https://youtu.be/xdghVS9oGBs Learn more about the risks and benefits of ED treatment…
July 2, 2024
4 Diet Changes to Improve Your IVF Success: https://medshadow.org/4-dietary-changes-to-improve-your-ivf-success/ Benefits and Risks of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): https://medshadow.org/benefits-and-risks-of-in-vitro-fertilization-ivf/ 00:01 - Getting Pregnant 00:37 -…
July 2, 2024
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE GUIDE | Benefits and Risks of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Treatment: https://medshadow.org/benefits-and-risks-of-in-vitro-fertilization-ivf/ 00:01 - Getting Pregnant 00:47 - IVF Success Rate…
June 28, 2024
Dee Davidson shares her IVF journey, including how she received a diagnosis of unexplained infertility and went on to conceive regardless. 00:36 - Unexplained…
June 14, 2024
Social prescribing is a way for doctors and other health workers to connect patients with medicine that addresses their social determinants of health. It…
June 11, 2024
EXPLORE & DOWNLOAD OUR FREE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE GUIDE: https://medshadow.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-blood-pressure-2/ 00:00 - High Blood Pressure Stats 00:35 - Cause of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)…
June 3, 2024
PART 1/5 ED TREATMENT & SIDE EFFECTS SERIES Learn more about the risks and benefits of ED treatment options: https://medshadow.org/category/article-category-archives/medical-conditions-articles/medical-conditions/symptom/erectile-dysfunction/ 00:48 - What is…
May 10, 2024
LEARN MORE ABOUT MEDICINES YOU CAN TAKE WHILE BREASTFEEDING: https://medshadow.org/medicine-while-breastfeeding/ 00:46 - Breastfeeding Benefits 02:18 - Oxytocin 03:10 - The Breastfeeding Journey 03:28 -…
May 10, 2024
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DASH DIET TO HELP CONTROL HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: https://medshadow.org/dash-diet-for-blood-pressure-management/ 0:10 - High Blood Pressure Statistics 0:23 - What is Uncontrolled…
April 1, 2024
00:01 - Spleen Anatomy Function 00:20 - What does your spleen do? 01:06 - What is an enlarged spleen or splenomegaly? 01:13 - Causes…
April 1, 2024
00:01 - What does the spleen do? 00:18 - Spleen Nutrition About Alison Acerra, MS, RDN (Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist ): Alison Acerra, MS, RDN, founded…
March 15, 2024
DOWNLOAD FREE TIPS INFOGRAPHIC: https://medshadow.org/download/adult-adhd-infographic/ If you’ve found yourself wondering what you can do about ADHD, and have questions about the side effects of…
March 8, 2024
5 Key Steps to Nurture Your Gut Biome After Antibiotics: https://medshadow.org/5-keys-to-managing-gut-biome-crucial-during-long-term-antibiotic-use/ 00:01 - What is the gut microbiome? 00:41 - Why we should protect…
March 1, 2024
Tuberculosis (TB) can be a severe, debilitating, and even fatal disease. Treatment, which sometimes requires hospitalization, can take months. 0:12 - What is Tuberculosis,…
February 9, 2024
Many factors can contribute to weight gain, from overeating to limited physical activity, stress, and even poor sleep. But another culprit you may want…
February 2, 2024
00:52 - Causes of Acne 01:02 - Androgen Hormone and Acne 01:27 - Cause of Clogged Pores 01:42 - Keratinization of Skin 01:56 -…
February 2, 2024
Skin conditions can range from a mild annoyance, like an occasional blemish or patch of dry skin, to hives, rashes, and patches of scaly…
January 15, 2024
JOIN COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ABOUT BOOSTING TESTOSTERONE: https://bit.ly/testosterone-boost-community-convos Co-Writer, Producer: Dante Steward, MBA Co-Writer: Garnell Bradley MedShadow Foundation is a health and wellness nonprofit journalism…
January 15, 2024
LEARN MORE ABOUT CANDIDA FUNGAL INFECTION AND DOWNLOAD NUTRITION INFOGRAPHIC: https://medshadow.org/foods-to-eat-or-delete-to-keep-candida-in-check/ 0:15 - What is Candida? 0:28 - Candida Overgrowth Symptoms 0:39 - Causes…
January 8, 2024
DOWNLOAD OUR NUTRITION FOOD GUIDE: https://medshadow.org/4-proven-ways-to-lose-weight/ About Alison Acerra, MS, RDN (Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist ): Alison Acerra, MS, RDN, founded Strategic Nutrition Design, a consulting…
January 3, 2024
DOWNLOAD THIS FREE THYROID NUTRITION GUIDE: https://medshadow.org/videos/thyroid-organ-health-energy-functions-diseases-hypothyroidism-treatment-medical-animation/ 00:01 - The Body's Energy Production and Its Connection to the Thyroid Gland 00:31 - What exactly…
January 2, 2024
EXPLORE OUR ULTIMATE RESOURCE FOR FUNGAL INFECTIONS: https://medshadow.org/get-rid-of-fungal-infections-antifungal-treatment-options-and-side-effects/ LEARN ABOUT CANDIDA FUNGAL INFECTIONS AND DOWNLOAD NUTRITION GUIDE: https://medshadow.org/foods-to-eat-or-delete-to-keep-candida-in-check/ Author: Dr. Elaine Gavalas (Co-Written and…
December 11, 2023
MedShadow interviews Dr. Sharma Raghav, who shares his opinion on the hot new weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. Hear Dr. Raghav discuss its…
December 4, 2023
Natural Liver Remedies: https://medshadow.org/top-5-natural-remedies-for-liver-diseases-backed-by-science/ Here are 5 common medications that can damage your liver: https://medshadow.org/liver-damage-medications/ Author: Garnell Bradley Producer: Dante Steward, MBA MedShadow Foundation…
November 14, 2023
Download our free nutrition guide and recipes for chronic pain: https://medshadow.org/download/recipes-for-chronic-pain/ Dr. Sherri Greene discusses long COVID, autoimmune conditions, and the causes, treatments, and…
October 19, 2023
Download our free breastfeeding nutrition guide: https://medshadow.org/dietary-tips-for-breastfeeding/ Kimberly from MedShadow's Culture Desk sits down with La Leche League to discuss breastfeeding, how the patriarchy…
September 10, 2023
LEARN MORE ABOUT BREASTFEEDING AND DOWNLOAD NUTRITION INFOGRAPHIC: https://medshadow.org/dietary-tips-for-breastfeeding/ About Alison Acerra, MS, RDN (Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist ): Alison Acerra, MS, RDN, founded Strategic Nutrition…
August 18, 2023
DOWNLOAD OUR THYROID FOOD GUIDE: https://medshadow.org/5-nutrition-tips-to-support-a-hypothyroid-life/ Hypothyroidism makes your daily diet important. To know what to eat and why it’s important to support thyroid…
July 12, 2023
Producer: MedShadow Foundation is a health and wellness nonprofit journalism organization created to help protect people from the side effects of medications. MedShadow protects…
June 28, 2023
DOWNLOAD OUR MEDITERRANEAN FOOD GUIDE: https://medshadow.org/mediterranean-or-keto/ Ever wonder what nutritional foods can impact medical symptoms and conditions like PCOS? MedShadow’s own registered dietician and…
June 28, 2023
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE MEDITERRANEAN FOOD GUIDE: https://medshadow.org/mediterranean-or-keto/ PCOS | Medical Animation | Health & Wellness Educational Series 00:01 - What is PCOS? 00:30 -…
May 17, 2023
CHECK OUT BROOKE'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/May-Cause-Side-Effects-Memoir/dp/B0BK5CPGZM/ Power to the Patient Story | Health and Medical Interview Documentary Series Guest: Brooke Siem Host: Dr. Lillie Rosenthal,…
May 10, 2023
WATCH THE FULL VIDEO: https://medshadow.org/videos/managing-anxiety-borderline-personality-disorder-bpd-and-mental-health-chris-patient-story/ Mental Health Patient Story | Health and Medical Interview Documentary Series Chris shares his journey and how he navigates…
April 28, 2023
LEARN 4 DIET TIPS: https://medshadow.org/4-tips-for-your-parkinsons-disease-diet/ Parkinson's Disease | Medical Animation | Health & Wellness Educational Series 00:33 - What is Parkinson's Disease? 01:00 -…
April 13, 2023
GET MORE DIET TIPS FOR PARKINSON’S: https://medshadow.org/4-tips-for-your-parkinsons-disease-diet/ Ever wonder what nutritional foods can impact medical symptoms and conditions like Parkinson's disease? MedShadow’s own registered…
March 15, 2023
DOWNLOAD FREE HEART NUTRITION GUIDE: https://medshadow.org/videos/how-the-heart-organ-works-condition-symptoms-treatment-and-protection/ Power to the Patient Story | Health and Medical Interview Documentary Series | PART 1/2 of Interview Guest:…
March 7, 2023
Talk to your healthcare provider about any concerns you have about your medicines. MedShadow Foundation does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
March 6, 2023
DOWNLOAD FREE HEART NUTRITION GUIDE: https://medshadow.org/videos/how-the-heart-organ-works-condition-symptoms-treatment-and-protection/ Heart Organ | Medical Animation | Health & Wellness Educational Series 00:01 - Heart Organ - What does…
February 10, 2023
DOWNLOAD FREE HEART NUTRITION GUIDE: https://medshadow.org/videos/how-the-heart-organ-works-condition-symptoms-treatment-and-protection/ Power to the Patient Story | Health and Medical Interview Documentary Series | PART 1/2 of Interview Guest:…
February 16, 2021
https://medshadow.org/exposure-to-blue-light-and-migraines/ The Covid 19 pandemic has changed the educational practices and norms for all of us. With the advent of significantly more virtual or…
November 24, 2020
The mission of DES Action USA is to identify, educate, empower and advocate for DES-exposed individuals. DES Action USA is the only national organization…
November 24, 2020
www.medshadow.org MedShadow is an independent nonprofit health news journalism site focused on the side effects of medicines and lower risk alternative health options. We…
November 5, 2020
https://medshadow.org/covid-19-vaccine-trials-interview-with-participants/ Suzanne Robotti, founder of MedShadow Foundation, interviews two participants in COVID-19 trials
June 26, 2020
Many people with an anxiety disorder will find they need the immediate relief that medication provides. While the side effects of these anti-anxiety medications…
May 7, 2020
Food Drug Interactions: What Should You Look Out For? Most people know that medicines can interact with other drugs that you’re taking. But did…
November 28, 2018
A MedShadow Foundation Event: Raising the Awareness of Side Effects of Medicine. November 1, 2018
November 28, 2018
A MedShadow Foundation Event: Raising the Awareness of Side Effects of Medicine. November 1, 2018
November 28, 2018
A MedShadow Foundation Event: Raising the Awareness of Side Effects of Medicine. November 1, 2018
November 28, 2018
A MedShadow Foundation Event: Raising the Awareness of Side Effects of Medicine. November 1, 2018
November 28, 2018
A MedShadow Foundation Event: Raising the Awareness of Side Effects of Medicine. November 1, 2018
November 28, 2018
A MedShadow Foundation Event: Raising the Awareness of Side Effects of Medicine. November 1, 2018
November 28, 2018
Dr. Ross, speaking at MedShadow's "Raising the Awareness of Side Effects of Medicine" on Nov. 1, discusses clinical trials used in drug approval and…
March 13, 2018
MedShaodw Executive Director Su Robotti and Content Manager Jonathan Block discuss at-home genetic testing for diseases such as breast cancer. How accurate are the…
July 31, 2017
There are lots of ads on TV for medicines for IBS, but the first choice should be to try food and exercise. Many of…
July 17, 2017
Scientists are currently unable to research marijuana because it is a Schedule I drug. If the DEA reclassifies it, much more research could happen…
July 10, 2017
There are 4 ways to report side effects from medications, medical devices, foods and cosmetics to the FDA. The most common is to use…
June 18, 2017
How safe are bug repellents? Are some safer than others? Answers to these questions and a tip for making your own - though with…
May 22, 2017
Homes are full of allergens, but you don't have to pull out the antihistamines. Here are some med-free ways to cope with indoor allergens.
May 15, 2017
MedShadow founder Su Robotti and content manager Jonathan Block discuss a study published in JAMA that show more adverse events from drugs given fast-track…
May 1, 2017
Su Robotti and Jonathan Block discuss how to evaluate medical studies. There may be a news report that touts a breakthrough, but a close…
April 24, 2017
A new study of the PSA test for prostate cancer has again shown that the results of the test often show false positives. Su…
April 3, 2017
Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with traditional medicine.
March 29, 2017
MedShadow Founder Su Robotti talks about being part of the FDA Advisory Committee for the topic of the way the opioid Opana is formulated.…
February 27, 2017
A new study shows that asthma is often overdiagnosed. Why? And how do you know if you've been misdiagnosed with asthma? Su and Jonathan…
February 12, 2017
All about foods that help - or hurt - your libido. A Valentine's Day Special
February 6, 2017
A discussion of the pros and cons of vaping.
January 23, 2017
People of varying ethnicity, genders and ages react differently to medication, and clinical trials have to be sure to factor that into their testing.
January 19, 2017
A look back at the top 3 stories of 2016, including the growth of opioid addiction.
December 20, 2016
Put down the Xanax. MedShadow Founder Su Robotti and Content Manager Jonathan Block talk about the best way to handle holiday stress, and it…
November 28, 2016
MedShadow founder Su Robotti and content manager Jonathan Block discuss the controversial 21st Century Cures Act being pushed through Congress despite some important drawbacks.
November 20, 2016
This Giving Tuesday, we hope you will help support MedShadow Foundation's mission to help people balance the risks and benefits of medicines, and to…
November 20, 2016
MedShadow Foundation founder Su Robotti and Content Manager Jonathan Block discuss how to handle that overstuffed Thanksgiving Dinner feeling without reaching for harsh medication…
October 30, 2016
Pharmaceutical companies sometimes take and everyday disorder, promote it to a disease, and then sell a medicine for it. That's called Disease Mongering.
October 26, 2016
Many children outgrow their allergies. Parents who don't have their children tested may be unnecessarily spending money on EpiPens.
October 10, 2016
In this episode, Su Robotti, founder of MedShadow Foundation, and Jonathan Block, Content Editor, discuss what it means for children as young as 7…
October 5, 2016
Su Robotti and Jonathan Block discuss the curse of school-year lice. What are the most effective and safest ways to treat it? We have…
October 5, 2016
Everything you need to know about the MedShadow Foundation, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit with the goal of helping people make the right choices about the…
September 28, 2016
The Beers Criteria helps doctors and caregivers make the right choices when it comes to medications for seniors.
September 7, 2016
MedShadow founder Su Robotti and content editor Jonathan Block discuss President Obama's loosening of restrictions on marijuana for research purposes.
August 22, 2016
MedShadow's Su and Jonathan discuss the latest news about insomnia medications, especially Ambien and Belsomra.
August 10, 2016
Placebos - what we often mistakenly call Sugar Pills - can have actual medicinal value. Listen as MedShadow Founder Su Robotti and Content Editor…
July 28, 2016
MedShadow Founder Su Robotti and Editor Jonathan Block discuss the Right to Try laws being passed in some states and as part of the…
July 22, 2016
MedShadow Founder Su Robotti and Content Editor Jonathan Block discuss the pros and cons of AspireAssist, a device recently approved by the FDA to…
October 6, 2015
Don't believe everything your see on the Internet about the drugs you are taking. Use only the most reputable sources.
October 6, 2015
When it comes to understanding the potential side effects of drugs you are prescribed, your best ally is your pharmacist.
October 6, 2015
MedShadow Foundation was started by Su Robotti to change the conversation about side effects. The mission is to make sure people understand that they…
October 6, 2015
About DES Action USA, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those harmed by DES,. DES was given to pregnant women in the 1950s, 60s and…
November 11, 2014
MedShadow.org's Su Robotti interviews Dr. Candida Fink about Abilify, the #1 selling drug in America. Dr. Fink is the author of Bipolar for Dummies…
November 6, 2014
MedShadow.org's Su Robotti interviews Dr. Candida Fink about Abilify and how it works. Dr. Fink is the author of Bipolar for Dummies and The…
February 3, 2014
Q&A with Pharmacist Ray Murphy about prescriptions and minimizing side effects.
January 28, 2013
A MedShadow Foundation interview with Dr. Amanda Baten about ADD/ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Su Robotti hosts.
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