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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

The CDC’s New Autism Language Isn’t Caution. It’s Confusion

On November 19, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) quietly revised its ‘Autism and Vaccines’ webpage. The updated version now asserts that…

Nov 24, 2025

FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Recalls for Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, Wegovy; Facility Warning Letters

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…

Sep 18, 2025

FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Sterility Issues in Compounded GLP-1s, Antidepressants With Elevated Cancer-Linked Chemicals and 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…

Dec 3, 2025

My Struggle With My Daughter’s First Vaccines: Why Agencies Must Address Parents’ Fears

Last year, at my daughter Sawyer’s 8-week appointment, the nurse administered her first round of vaccinations. As the needle pricked her skin, she let out a…

Oct 22, 2024

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

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

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

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

FDA Fails in Lab Inspections of Thousands of Drug Manufacturers

In early September 2024, an Associated Press (AP) investigation revealed that the FDA has struggled to keep up with lab inspections, especially those based overseas. The agency faces…

Nov 13, 2024

9 Facts About Your Acne Drug, Isotretinoin

Accutane — The Drug That Cleared Severe Acne But Was Also Linked To Depression The drug that clears acne, but was also linked to depression,…

Nov 6, 2020

Can I Take My Medicine or Supplement Before My Blood Test?

Fans of “Seinfeld,” the TV show still in reruns, will remember when Elaine failed a company drug test because she had a poppy-seed bagel an…

Sep 5, 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

Is Spirulina Good for You?

It seems there is always some hot new supplement trend that promises to cure any number of troubles. Spirulina is one of those trending in…

Jan 4, 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

Pros & Cons of Taking CoQ10

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

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

The PPI Debate: Are Heartburn Drugs Like Prilosec and Nexium Linked to Dementia?

Most of George Grossberg’s patients have lists of medications as long as his arm. So it takes the geriatric psychiatrist no small amount of time to…

May 9, 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