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Health Guides

MedShadow’s downloadable guides combine drug safety research with easy-to-understand advice. Created by our nonprofit team of health journalists — completely independent from pharmaceutical funding — these guides provide clear, unbiased information about medication side effects and other health strategies.

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What to Know About Supplements

2020 data from the Centers for Disease Control...

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Power to the Patient

Lillie Rosenthal, DO, is a New York City–based...

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Clinical Trials and Side Effects

Discover how the FDA clinical trial process works...

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Glossary of Medical Terms

Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming. Sometimes...

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A ranking of the most prescribed drugs in the U.S.

These are the medications most commonly prescribed to...

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What is unbiased drug-safety journalism worth to you?

We think it’s invaluable — and hope you agree. Our work is made possible by donations from readers like you.

What is Unbiased Drug-Safety Journalism Worth to You?

We think it’s invaluable — and hope you agree. Our journalism is made possible by donations from readers like you.

As a nonprofit, we don’t take a dime from pharmaceutical or supplement companies. That means we can report on the benefits, risks, and alternatives to prescription and over-the-counter drugs free from corporate pressure or influence.