Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications
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
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
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…
Dec 4, 2024
In 2023, Americans spent $643.6 million on coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a supplement that devotees say can lower blood pressure, reduce migraines, ward off dementia, and even slow the…
Aug 9, 2024
Do you ever have acid reflux and wonder if it’s really a heart attack? Do you see headlines every winter warning of the dangers of…
Feb 1, 2023