What is Black Seed? Benefits, Safety, Recommended Dose
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
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How Semaglutide Affects Your Digestive System
Semaglutide, a drug marketed under the brand names Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist primarily used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.…
Jan 13, 2025
How Tirzepatide Affects Your Digestive System
Tirzepatide, known by the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound, is an injectable drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of type 2…
Feb 12, 2025
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
Hormone Therapy Just Lost Its Black Box Warning. Now the FDA Owes Women Clarity
You likely saw a wave of coverage last week about the FDA removing the agency’s strongest safety alert – the so-called Black Box warning –…
Nov 18, 2025
What’s Really Inside Your OTC Drugs? We Don’t Actually Know, And Here’s Why
When you look up a prescription drug like atorvastatin — a cholesterol-lowering medication sold under the brand name Lipitor — in the FDA’s Orange Book, you’ll…
Nov 19, 2025
What to Know About Lynkuet, the New Hot Flash Drug
On October 24, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lynkuet (elinzanetant), a non-hormonal medication designed to reduce hot flashes and improve sleep in women…
Dec 2, 2025
INVESTIGATING GENERICS: Senate Probes Drug Manufacturing Failures and Risks to U.S. Supply
On Sept 17, 2025, the Senate Committee on Aging held a bipartisan hearing to discuss issues with drug manufacturing that put Americans — especially older Americans who…
Sep 23, 2025
Episode 118: The Hidden Dangers in Your Medicine Cabinet
I never imagined I’d be talking to someone who’s advised the FDA, challenged medical orthodoxy, and lived through one of the most devastating pharmaceutical disasters…
Jul 15, 2025
Episode 319: Su Robotti, Founder of MedShadow.org
Su Robotti started the MedShadow Foundation in 2013 as a result of being harmed by DES, a med that was given to her mother while…
Nov 7, 2023
Episode 55: Interview with Suzanne Robotti
Ever wondered who’s safeguarding you from medication risks? Meet Suzanne Robotti, a fierce advocate who turned her own adversity into action. From battling the effects…
May 15, 2024
Redesigned MedShadow.org website provides improved ways to explore side effects and safety of medications
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
FDA Clinical Trial Inclusivity Guidelines Will Be Back
Following the president’s recent executive order dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, the main page for the FDA’s Diversity Action Plan guidelines — requiring pharmaceutical…
Nov 13, 2025
Investigating Generic Drugs: The Tattered Safety Net of the FDA
Investigating Generic Drugs Join this urgent public discussion with patients, doctors, pharmacists, researchers and journalists to examine and improve generic drug safety.
Sep 27, 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
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Websites Selling Illegal GLP-1s, Plus More
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…
Feb 14, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Recalls for ADHD Meds and Acne Treatments, Plus More
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…
Apr 14, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Risks Associated With Finasteride Hair Loss Treatments and More
As of this article’s publication, updates to the FDA’s Drug Safety Database appear to be coming in much slower than usual. To learn more about…
May 21, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Recalls For Generic Duloxetine, Levothyroxine, Gabapentin & More
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…
Aug 19, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Recalls for Glaucoma Eye Medications and Allergy Eye Drops
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…
Sep 4, 2025
