Opinion: RFK’s “Radical Transparency” Looks More Like A Closed Door
Despite promises to the contrary, recent actions by RFK Jr. and the new administration are stripping away public oversight concerning our nation’s healthcare
Mar 13, 2025Despite promises to the contrary, recent actions by RFK Jr. and the new administration are stripping away public oversight concerning our nation’s healthcare
Mar 13, 2025With medication errors and polypharmacy putting older adults at risk, experts call for new strategies—from caregiver support to rethinking prescriptions—to improve safety
Mar 12, 2025Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
Mar 4, 2025The 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, 2025Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
Feb 28, 2025For most people, taking Zyrtec with Xanax can lead to increased side effects like drowsiness and fatigue
Feb 25, 2025With key health agencies under new leadership, there are real, concrete ways to reform drug safety and accountability to protect all Americans.
Feb 25, 2025Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
Feb 20, 2025While 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, 2025Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Feb 14, 2025Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
Dec 19, 2024A new black box warning has been issued for a rare but serious risk of liver damage
Dec 18, 2024Ibuprofen and prednisone can help mitigate pain and inflammation, but anyone taking both medications should be aware of gastrointestinal side effects
Dec 17, 2024Discover 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, 2024Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
Dec 11, 2024While the exact risks of combining melatonin and Ambien aren’t totally clear, taking them together could hide underlying issues that might be causing your sleep problems.
Dec 5, 2024Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
Dec 4, 2024Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
Nov 22, 2024An advisory committee unanimously decided that oral phenylephrine was ineffective a year ago. But Americans are still buying it
Nov 21, 2024Older studies indicate a calcium carbonate antacid might interfere with beta-blockers, but current evidence is lacking
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