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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

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

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

Rethinking Statins: Inside the Fierce Debate Over Cholesterol and Heart Health

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

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

Do Your Psychiatric Drugs Keep You Up at Night?

If you take a medication for a psychiatric condition, you may have experienced troubled sleep — insomnia, daytime sleepiness, or any number of sleep-related disorders. I…

Jan 6, 2021

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

Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids, also known as glucocorticoids or steroids, aren’t the same as the anabolic steroids athletes misuse. Corticosteroids are used to treat a variety of inflammatory diseases…

May 14, 2020

How Herbs Can Help You Get Off PPIs, Acid Reflux Drugs

Prilosec, Acid Reflux Drug When Rocky Angelucci first went on Prilosec for his acid reflux, he considered it “a miracle drug,” wiping out his sore throat…

Sep 30, 2020

IBS Is Manageable, Doctors Say

When personal trainer and nutrition coach Erik was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), he says he felt almost betrayed: “The foods I consider paramount to my…

Apr 14, 2022

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

Side Effects of the New Alzheimer’s Drugs

On July 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kisunla (donanemab-azbt), an intravenous drug designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.1 About three weeks…

Jul 11, 2024

The FDA’s New Drug Ad Rules Are Here. Will They Actually Change Anything?

On May 20, 2024, a new set of rules designed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve clarity in medication advertising went into effect. The…

Mar 3, 2025

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

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

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

SRIs — among the most widely prescribed drugs in the U.S.— have seen a steady rise in use since their debut in the 1980s. This class of medications is considered…

Aug 14, 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

Outdoor Recreation Boosts Mental Health

I love this time of year, and maybe that has a lot to do with where I am blessed enough to live. In the heart…

Apr 15, 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