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Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications
Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications Drug Safety
What To Know About Simtriyo, A New FDA-Approved ADHD Medication
Simtriyo is being promoted as a new kind of ADHD drug that may help with emotional dysregulation. But the strongest evidence so far is for core ADHD symptoms, and questions remain about how it compares to existing treatments
Sep 11, 2026
Could Your DNA Predict a Dangerous Drug Reaction?
Scientists have identified genetic variants that make certain medications far more toxic for some people. The challenge is getting that information into the exam room
Sep 1, 2026
How Much of a Cancer Drug Is Too Much? Patients, Researchers Challenge FDA-Approved Dosages
Could some cancer patients get the same benefit from less medication? Researchers are challenging standard doses that can bring serious side effects and staggering costs.
Aug 27, 2026
The Experimental Fertility Treatment Dividing IVF Physicians
Rapamycin has become a favorite among longevity enthusiasts. Now, some fertility specialists are prescribing it off-label to improve IVF outcomes, while others say the evidence isn't strong enough to justify its use
Aug 21, 2026
Does Colace Actually Work?
I took the “gentle” stool softener for nearly two months during pregnancy — then learned there’s little evidence it works better than a placebo
Aug 18, 2026
What To Know About Lipfendra, The New Cholesterol-Lowering Pill
A new oral PCSK9 inhibitor may lower cholesterol by more than half when added to statins and other existing treatments, but whether it prevents heart attacks and strokes remains unknown
Aug 5, 2026
Stopping Medications Safely Is Hard. This Federal Guidance Could Change Everything
New Medicare guidance could expand access to pharmacist-led care that helps people safely reduce or stop medications that may no longer benefit them
Jul 28, 2026
What Parents Should Know About Generic Drugs
Generics save families money and work well for most medications. But for seizure drugs, some ADHD medications, and a few other treatments, consistency can be important
Jun 24, 2026
What Is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome? The Rare Drug Reaction That Can Cause Lasting Damage
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is frequently misdiagnosed in its early stages, delaying treatment and increasing the risk of life-altering complications
Jun 11, 2026
GLP-1 Overdoses Are Rising as Telehealth Weight-Loss Prescriptions Boom
As online weight-loss clinics boom, reports of GLP-1 overdoses, dosing mistakes, and hospitalizations are climbing
Jun 3, 2026
Ivermectin Isn’t a Proven Cure. So Why Do So Many People Believe It Is?
Once promoted as a COVID-19 treatment, ivermectin — along with the veterinary drug fenbendazole — is now being touted online as a cancer cure, driven by viral anecdotes and early research that scientists say falls far short of proof
Apr 30, 2026
We Promised Parents a Miracle Autism Treatment. Then We Took It Away
When a political promise outpaces science, families start making decisions based on evidence that never existed
Apr 22, 2026
Beta-Blockers Can Calm Performance Anxiety. But They Don’t Work for Everyone
Widely used off-label to steady nerves, beta-blockers can blunt the body’s stress response. But the evidence is limited, the benefits are specific, and the risks — while often low — are real
Apr 16, 2026
‘Do Your Own Research’ Has Been Hijacked
In medicine, “do your own research” sounds empowering, but too often, it becomes a shortcut to misinformation, fear, and false certainty
Apr 1, 2026
It’s Easier Than Ever To Get A Prescription Online. That Might Be A Problem
Online teleprescribing platforms promise fast access to medication. Critics say the model can bypass safeguards and leave patients in the dark about risks
Mar 26, 2026
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans
Mar 2, 2026
Are Statin Side Effects Overstated? Transparency Questions Swirl Around New Study
A large Lancet review finds little evidence for most risks, but some researchers say limited access to the data raises questions
Feb 19, 2026
What I Wish More People Knew About ‘Safe’ Over-the-Counter Headache Medications
OTC painkillers are widely seen as safe. But frequent, unsupervised use can sometimes make chronic pain harder to treat
Jan 22, 2026
Living With Pain: The Human Cost of Inconsistent Generic Opioids
In response to a MedShadow investigation, patients describe how inconsistent opioid quality can turn daily life upside down, and why many are afraid to report it
Jan 13, 2026
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