Sony Salzman, Author at MedShadow Foundation

Sony Salzman

Sony Salzman is an Emmy-award winning journalist covering science and medicine. She spent six years as the coordinating producer of ABC’S Medical Unit, where she directed health coverage across ABC’s platforms. Previously, Sony worked as a freelance journalist with work featured in The Atlantic, STAT News, NBC, The Boston Globe, Al Jazeera, VICE, and WBUR.

More from this writer:

GLP-1s, Drug Safety

Could Zepbound Make Lithium Toxic? What New Case Reports Suggest

The weight-loss medication may cause lithium levels to rise in the blood, potentially increasing the risk of toxicity. Experts explain what patients should know

Nov 10, 2026

Alzheimer’s / Dementia / Neurological Disorders, Drug Safety

The Medication Risks of a Multiple Sclerosis Misdiagnosis

Christina Applegate's reported misdiagnosis highlights how patients can face serious drug side effects from treatments they don't need, while the real cause of their symptoms goes untreated

Nov 2, 2026

Diabetes, Obesity, Digestive Health, GLP-1s

GLP-1 Lawsuits Raise Questions About Vision Loss and Other Serious Side Effects

As patients sue the makers of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, doctors explain what the research really shows about the risks

Oct 28, 2026

Fourth Texas Pharmacy Recalls Glutathione Injections Following Reports of Serious Reactions, glutothione vials

Supplements

More Than 25 People Sickened as Glutathione Injection Recalls Mount

The latest recall adds to growing safety concerns surrounding compounded glutathione, promoted as an injectable treatment for skin lightening and other unproven effects

Oct 22, 2026

Investigating Generics

U.S. Efforts to Bring Generic Drug Manufacturing Home Ramp Up. Will It Work?

The Trump administration is seeking industry input as it pushes to increase domestic production of critical generic drugs

Oct 9, 2026

Supplements

The Supplement Boom Is Fueling a Quiet Rise in Liver Injuries

Doctors say the growing popularity of supplement stacking has exposed more Americans to botanicals like turmeric and ashwagandha that can, in some cases, damage the liver

Oct 8, 2026

older adults taking multiple medications

Cardiovascular & Hypertension, Chronic Pain, Drug Safety

Polypharmacy Is Rising Among Older Americans, But There’s Some Good News

More older adults are taking five or more medications, but potentially dangerous drug combinations appear to be declining

Oct 2, 2026

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