Alanna McCatty, Author at MedShadow Foundation | Independent Health & Wellness Journalism

The FDA Says Boo To Black Licorice

The FDA Says Boo To Black Licorice

Statins Pose Modest Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Opioids Not Worth The Risk For Chronic Pain Sufferers

Opioids Not Worth The Risk For Chronic Pain Sufferers

Don’t Look to Multivitamins for Heart, Stroke Benefits

FDA's Breakthrough Therapy Designation

Drugs Approved More Quickly Have Less Robust Clinical Trials

Acupuncture May Relieve Side Effect Seen in Breast Cancer Drugs

Acupuncture May Relieve Side Effect Seen in Breast Cancer Drugs

Quick Hits: Guidelines For Hypertension Treatment & More

Quick Hits: Guidelines For Hypertension Treatment & More

FDA Again Requires Labeling Changes for Controversial Antibiotics

FDA Again Requires Labeling Changes for Fluoroquinolones

Use of Low Testosterone Therapy Declines Dramatically

Use of Low Testosterone Therapy Declines Dramatically

fda warning label

FDA Guidance Aims to Help Docs Make Better Drug Choices for Patients

Combination Inhalers Don’t Increase Asthma-Related Death Risk

Combination Inhalers Don’t Increase Asthma-Related Death Risk

‘Exercise Snacks’ May Help Control Blood Sugar

Get Fit to Avoid Depression, Cardiovascular Disease Later in Life

Task Force Maintains Osteoporosis Screening Recommendation

Tests and Screenings

Task Force Maintains Osteoporosis Screening Recommendation

Frequent Follow-Up Testing for Colorectal Cancer Unnecessary

Surgery An Option For Acid Reflux When PPIs Fail

Surgery An Option For Acid Reflux When PPIs Fail

More Than One-Third of Adults Take Meds That Have Depression Risk

Many Adults Take Meds Linked Depression

Quick Hits: Pancreatic Cancer, Throat Cancer, & Cancer Drug Approvals

Quick Hits: Pancreatic and Throat Cancer, & Drug Approvals

Patients and Clinicians Underestimate Antibiotic Side Effects

Patients and Clinicians Underestimate Antibiotics Side Effects

Antipsychotics & Pregnancy + Preemies & Antibiotics

Quick Hits: Antipsychotics & Pregnancy + Preemies & Antibiotics

Common Opioid-Related Side Effects In Hospitalized Patients

Common Opioid-Related Side Effects In Hospitalized Patients

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