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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

I Didn’t Quit Western Medicine. I Added Integrative Care

I’m here to put in a plea that more doctors practice integrative medicine and more patients seek it.  Like many people, I’ve dabbled in what…

Dec 16, 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

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

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

Why Is Hormone Therapy Still So Misunderstood?

Jen McDornan-Fish, a 51-year-old writer from Sacramento, first noticed mild hot flashes and occasional irritability eight years ago. She recognized these as early signs of…

Apr 10, 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

What Is Step Therapy? And Why It Might Delay Your Medication

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

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

INVESTIGATING GENERICS: America’s Overlooked Drug Crisis

Eight years ago, Lisa Salberg, now 56, received a heart transplant at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey after living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (a heart…

Jun 19, 2025

Sick of Motion Sickness? Prevention is Key

Last year, Ankit set sail on a cruise to Alaska. He boarded the boat full of excitement and spent the first afternoon and evening playing…

Jan 31, 2023

Should I Take Beetroot Supplements?

Eloisa Hife, a pet blogger and MedShadow reader, once read in a magazine that beetroot powder might help her athletic performance. As a fitness enthusiast, she decided…

Sep 19, 2023

The Dos and Don’ts of Exercising with an Enlarged Spleen

Exercise is a prescription for just about any condition due to its extensive health benefits. However, when it comes to exercising with an enlarged spleen, you’ll need…

Apr 30, 2024

How Medications Affect Your Dental Health

During your first visit to the dentist’s office, you may have noticed a medical history and medications section in your file. Your dentist will collect…

May 16, 2024

Why Certain Types Of Cough Drops Could Be Worsening Your Cough

Have you ever had a cough that lingered for days, even weeks, after the congestion and exhaustion of a cold or flu was gone? If…

Oct 23, 2024

Medication Safety For Older Adults: Strategies To Reduce Risk And Improve Care

Each year, an estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. are affected by medication errors. Older adults face an even greater risk due to the challenges of juggling multiple…

Mar 12, 2025

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

What To Know About Mpox

Mpox is in the news again. In July 2022, an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) spread to several countries, including the U.S.,…

Aug 16, 2024

Can I Take Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Advil (Ibuprofen) Together?

Chances are you’ve reached for acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), two of the most common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, at some point in your life.…

Nov 18, 2025