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
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FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Antidepressants, Stimulants May Interfere With Parkinson’s Test
Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
Jun 1, 2026
Can I Drink Coffee While Taking Iron Supplements?
Coffee and tea can reduce iron absorption, but it’s not because of caffeine. Whether it matters depends on when you drink them, your iron levels, and your overall diet
May 26, 2026
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Generic Cymbalta Cancer Risk, Metoprolol Dissolution Issues, and More
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
May 21, 2026
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Seizure and Vitamin Deficiency Risk for Parkinson’s Drugs
Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
May 14, 2026
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Cancer-Linked Impurities in Diuretics, Kidney Drugs; More Eye Drops Recalled
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions.
May 5, 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
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Compounding Pharmacies Cited for Unsanitary Conditions and Safety Lapses
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Apr 28, 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
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Children’s Zyrtec Linked to Withdrawal Itching, Finasteride Tied to Suicidal Thoughts, and More
Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
Apr 20, 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
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Potentially Contaminated Cough Drops and Eye Drops, Subpotent Thyroid Medications & More
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Apr 13, 2026
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Risk of Serotonin Syndrome With Antibiotic, Severe Bleeding with Blood Thinner
Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
Apr 8, 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
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Foreign Substances in Children’s Ibuprofen, ED Drugs in Supplements, and More
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Mar 23, 2026
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Common Blood Pressure Drug May Not Dissolve Properly, Novo Nordisk Warned
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Mar 12, 2026
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Osteoporosis Drugs and New Bone Fracture Risks
Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
Mar 3, 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
