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.

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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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