Shedding Light on the Risks
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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…
Jan 8, 2026
In 2024, a 24-year-old female was rushed to the emergency department at Florida State University, where Marshall Frank, D.O., practices. Purple vomit and pill fragments…
Jan 6, 2026
In response to demand, MedShadow has improved design, speed, and content organization for users New York, NY - December 15, 2025 - Today, the MedShadow…
Dec 15, 2025
Black seed comes from the seeds of Nigella sativa, a flowering plant native to Southern Europe, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. In studies, black seed is…
Dec 4, 2025
Box warnings, commonly referred to as “black box warnings,” are the strongest warnings issued by the FDA, indicating that a medication may cause serious or…
Dec 4, 2025
Welcome to the FDA Recalls and Warnings Update, a series dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns…
Oct 23, 2025
With two young kids at home and a yearning to live healthier, 38-year-old Ian P. decided in January 2025 to kick his long-time smoking and…
Oct 16, 2025
Welcome to the FDA Recalls and Warnings Update, a series dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns…
Oct 15, 2025
Overprescribing means prescribing a drug (or drugs) when it’s not clinically necessary. This can lead to increased side effects and public health issues. A 2018…
Oct 8, 2025
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…
Oct 1, 2025
Since MedShadow began publishing our investigative series on quality issues with generic ADHD medications, thousands of people have commented on our TikTok account about their own experiences, and many…
Sep 29, 2025
On Friday, August 22, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a press release that it would begin updating its Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS) in…
Aug 25, 2025
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
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…
Jul 23, 2025
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
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
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 5, 2025
On clear winter mornings, Steve Kaplan hikes up a nearby ski hill in California at Lake Tahoe, before the resort opens to ski back down…
May 23, 2025
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
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…
May 7, 2025
