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Causes of Acne and the Foods to Combat Acne
For many of us that have struggled with acne, we know there are impacts far beyond a skin condition. Acne…
Diabetes is one of the biggest challenges of our generation, and I’m at heightened risk for developing it. As some…
Book: Sugar Less Author: Nicole M. Avena, PhD Publisher: Union Square & Co., Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Years ago, I’d…
When it comes to being healthy and maintaining a wellness-oriented lifestyle, focusing on your gut health needs to be a…
David Smith was starting to notice his hair thinning, and started talking about it with a friend who was also…
What to Know About Insulin Resistance
At MedShadow, we regularly interview patients about their experiences with medications. Time and time again, we have patients tell us…
How Much Water Do I Need?
When Raelene Brooks, PhD RN, was a critical care nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU), the cardiothoracic surgeon would…
K. Arnold, who asked that we only use his first initial to maintain his medical privacy, first heard about doxy-PEP,…
Why We Do What We Do
The mission of MedShadow is clear: medicines have side effects that can interrupt your life and sometimes harm you —…
Fungal skin infections affect various body parts, including the thighs, buttocks, nails, scalp, hands, and toes. Even if most of…
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