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What Is Addyi? The Controversy Behind the Drug Nicknamed the ‘Female Viagra’

[Editor's note: On December 15, 2025, the FDA extended its approval of Addyi to postmenopausal women under the age of 65. In making that decision,…

Jun 6, 2025

A Safer Way to Tame Insomnia

One night in July 2022, a month after his first bout of COVID-19, Dan Elton woke up around 2:00 a.m. and couldn’t get back to…

Oct 29, 2025

Life on Ozempic: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated

A few years ago, hardly anyone had heard of “Ozempic.” Today, it’s practically part of everyday conversation (who hasn’t gotten the jingle “Oh, Oh, Oh,…

May 15, 2025

Blunted Before They Can Bloom: SSRIs and Sexual Side Effects in Adolescents

P. began taking Zoloft — an antidepressant known generically as sertraline — for school-related anxiety right at the cusp of puberty.  “I’d started masturbating around…

Jul 9, 2025

The Purple Pill Problem: PPIs, GERD and Serious Side Effects

For the 28 percent of Americans who experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux occurring two or more times per week, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid, reduce the secretion…

Nov 12, 2020

Are GERD Drugs Worth The Risks?

Why take GERD drugs when you can change your diet? Many people would ask the opposite question, why not eat what you like if you…

Mar 16, 2020

5 Common Meds That Cause Liver Damage

Your liver is one of your body’s most crucial organs. Unfortunately, many drugs can put extra strain on it. Find out which ones do and…

Jul 25, 2020

Pros and Cons: Prednisone

If you visit the doctor from time to time for anything other than a routine checkup, it’s likely that at some point you’ve received a…

Jul 29, 2020

9 Facts About Your Acne Drug, Isotretinoin

Accutane — The Drug That Cleared Severe Acne But Was Also Linked To Depression The drug that clears acne, but was also linked to depression,…

Nov 6, 2020

How to Treat Sleep Apnea to Improve Your Overall Health

Many years ago, a man in his late 50s named Scott came to my dental office for an appointment. His wife complained about his snoring…

Aug 28, 2024

Why Pharmacies Are Disappearing, And What We Lose When They Do

From 18th-century apothecaries to modern drive-thru drug stores, pharmacies have evolved in form, but their central purpose has stayed constant: They serve as community centers…

Jun 24, 2025

Can I Drink Alcohol While Taking Methylphenidate?

Nearly one in three American adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) report taking stimulant medication, according to 2023 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…

Jul 29, 2025

Can I Take Melatonin with Ambien?

When sold in supplement form, melatonin is often marketed as a common over-the-counter sleep aid. However, individuals taking prescription Ambien (zolpidem) should consult with a physician before taking…

Dec 5, 2024

Give Your Immune System a Boost With These 8 Superfoods

It’s that time of year again. It is the dreaded cold season. If you want to give your immune system a boost, your diet can…

Nov 25, 2024

The Side Effects of Wegovy and Ozempic

A well-known diabetes drug has gotten a lot more popular over the last two years. In June 2021, Wegovy, a new formulation of semaglutide, the…

Mar 19, 2024

Top 5 Natural Remedies For Liver Diseases – Backed by Science

Your body depends largely on the liver for its overall well-being. The liver breaks down nutrients in your foods and flushes out harmful substances.Over time,…

Aug 16, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Hypertension

High blood pressure (hypertension) is sometimes called the “silent killer.” It often has no symptoms at all, but it can raise your risk of deadly events such as heart…

May 13, 2024

Ozempic and Alcohol: Can I Drink While Taking GLP-1 Drugs?

Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus. These brand-name medications all contain semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist. Collectively, GLP-1 drugs can help treat a wide range of medical conditions, from…

Sep 9, 2025

ADHD: Symptoms, Medications, and Drug-Free Strategies

Between 2020 and 2021, there was a large jump in the number of prescriptions doctors wrote for ADHD medications, according to the CDC. But even before…

Aug 23, 2024

FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Gabapentin and Pregabalin Withdrawal Risks

Welcome to the FDA Side Effects Update. This series is designed to keep you informed about the latest safety advisories and newly documented side effects…

Jun 17, 2025