Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits 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
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
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
2020 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows supplements are part of daily life for more than half of U.S. adults. But…
Nov 14, 2025
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
A torvastatin (Lipitor, Atorvaliq) was the most commonly prescribed medication in the U.S. in 2023. It belongs to a group of drugs called statins, which can help lower…
Oct 8, 2025
A 54-year-old man returned from a two-week trip to Southeast Asia to his home in Canada with a mysterious ailment. His serum calcium and creatinine levels,…
Aug 5, 2025
Navigating the healthcare system to get the care you or a loved one needs can be challenging. Just when you think you’ve cleared the hardest…
Jul 21, 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
[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
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
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
Grapefruit is loaded with vitamin C and potassium, essential components of a nutritious diet. However, grapefruit juice can impact the effectiveness of certain medications, like Lipitor. Individuals taking…
May 14, 2025
In January 2024, a former church daycare director in Cumberland, Indiana, was convicted of neglect and reckless supervision for giving melatonin gummies to more than…
May 1, 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…
Apr 14, 2025
Their bottles line drugstore aisles. Their ads interrupt your favorite podcast. Chances are, you have a few supplements in your kitchen cabinet right now. Maybe…
Mar 27, 2025
On January 30, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug for short-term pain relief, with both the agency and its manufacturer claiming…
Mar 17, 2025
One of Ellen Smith’s favorite activities is to walk with her service dog Velma along the bay near her home in North Scituate, RI. The…
Feb 6, 2025
In 2023, one in five Americans reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For those managing…
Jan 29, 2025
As the engine that turns our food into the fuel we need—and gets rid of what we don’t—our digestive tract is critical to sustaining life.…
Jan 13, 2025
