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Can You Recover From a Cold Without Reaching for Medication?

[This is part II of my deep dive into integrative medicine. You can read part I HERE] There’s something you should know about me: I…

Dec 31, 2025

Can Magnesium Help Prevent Hearing Loss?

People rarely think about their hearing when it’s working well; it’s only when something feels off that we start to take notice. Hearing loss is…

Dec 29, 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

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

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

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

What to Know About Supplements

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

When the Neighborhood Pharmacy Closes, ‘Everything Changes’

Community pharmacists (those who work in retail pharmacies) are uniquely qualified to provide fast, accurate, and reliable medication advice. And pharmacists have long been regarded…

Nov 10, 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

Can I Take Amiodarone (Pacerone) and Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Together?

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

How Much Vitamin D Do I Need? The Debate Behind Supplement Guidelines

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

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

Can I Take Creatine with SSRIs?

Originally popular as an athletic performance enhancer, creatine monohydrate is now gaining attention for its ability to counteract age-related muscle loss and boost brain health.…

Jul 17, 2025

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

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: 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

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

Can I Drink Grapefruit Juice with Lipitor?

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

Are Melatonin Supplements Safe for Kids?

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

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