Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications 
The FDA has introduced new guidelines to enhance the transparency of drug commercials, aiming to protect consumers. But are these changes really making a difference?
Mar 3, 2025
With key health agencies under new leadership, there are real, concrete ways to reform drug safety and accountability to protect all Americans.
Feb 25, 2025
While more commonly associated with mild blood pressure increases, the drug can sometimes lead to a sudden hypertensive crisis, even months after starting treatment.
Feb 19, 2025
A new black box warning has been issued for a rare but serious risk of liver damage
Dec 18, 2024
Discover how the FDA clinical trial process works and what its limitations mean for your safety and the effectiveness of drugs in everyday use
Dec 13, 2024
An advisory committee unanimously decided that oral phenylephrine was ineffective a year ago. But Americans are still buying it
Nov 21, 2024
Cobenfy represents an answer to significant side effects from older antipsychotics—but long-term clinical testing on humans is lacking
Sep 30, 2024
Common OTC and prescription drugs can lead to kidney damage—here’s what you need to know to keep your kidneys safe.
Aug 7, 2024
Comprehensive Insights into Potential Side Effects and Safety Concerns of Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
Jun 10, 2024
All medications can help, heal, or harm. There are nearly always side effects that are unintended when it comes to meds. From drugs prescribed by your doctor, to over-the-counter (OTC) medications, supplements, and vitamins, there…
May 28, 2024
During your first visit to the dentist’s office, you may have noticed a medical history and medications section in your file. Your dentist will collect your detailed medical history, and not just your dental one.
May 16, 2024
If you watch any type of live television, or even streaming services with drug ads, chances are you’ve seen them. Entire ensembles, in coordinated colorful costumes, moving in perfect sync, choreographed, singing, and parading through…
Apr 22, 2024
Medical Apartheid opens with Harriet A. Washington unearthing a pair of folders in her office, a poison-control center at a teaching hospital in New York.
Mar 18, 2024
As you age, things change. You likely notice the little things over time, such as feeling like you pulled a muscle just by sneezing, or maybe you wake up with aches and pains that seemed…
Feb 16, 2024
Tired of promising yourself that, this year, you’ll really go to the gym? Or stop eating desserts? Or any of the other actions you should do or not do?
Jan 3, 2024
For many of us, lowering our risk of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, or even chronic pain, includes monitoring and maintaining our weight. Frankie Kidd, who takes insulin for type 1 diabetes, gained weight…
Oct 20, 2023
There can be real side effects to taking certain OTC and prescription medications before blood tests
Sep 5, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a drug called Inpefa to reduce the risk of heart failure in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Jul 13, 2023
Modern medications can be miracles that save us or our loved ones. But they come with complexities. No medicine goes straight to its desired target and does just what you or your doctor want it…
Jan 23, 2023
A few years ago, my doctor prescribed me high doses of omeprazole (a proton pump inhibitor) to treat acid reflux twice a day. I didn’t have severe symptoms, but an endoscopy showed that the cells…
Nov 16, 2022
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