Are Melatonin Supplements Safe for Kids?
The answer depends on how they’re used—and many parents may be doing it wrong
May 1, 2025The answer depends on how they’re used—and many parents may be doing it wrong
May 1, 2025Like prescription drugs, supplements have side effects — but without FDA oversight, consumers are often left to assess the risks on their own.
Mar 27, 2025The popular supplement sold online via Amazon was found to contain drugs meant to treat pain and acid reflux.
Nov 25, 2024It’s that time of year again. It is the dreaded cold season. If you want to give your immune system a boost, your diet can go a long way!
Nov 25, 2024My first health and wellness conference at Eudemonia in Palm Beach, Florida, was full of great connections, interesting talks — and lots of supplements
Nov 15, 2024Wondering if you should take CoQ10? Here’s a look at the risks and benefits of this supplement for the heart, brain, skin, and beyond.
Aug 9, 2024You probably know that you shouldn’t mix certain medications because of the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions. But you may not be aware of food-drug interactions, which can occur when a medication interacts with a…
Jun 27, 2024Tips for maintaining a safe and effective exercise routine with splenomegaly
Apr 30, 2024A substantial body of research supports the cognitive and emotional benefits of spending time in nature
Apr 15, 2024What to know about the spleen, its importance and what you can add to your diet to keep it healthy.
Apr 2, 2024You'll typically need antibiotics to clear the infection, but these remedies can help ease symptoms in the meantime.
Mar 5, 2024It seems there is always some hot new supplement trend that promises to cure any number of troubles. Spirulina is one of those trending in today’s markets.
Jan 4, 2024Eloisa Hife, a pet blogger and MedShadow reader, once read in a magazine that beetroot powder might help her athletic performance. As a fitness enthusiast, she decided to give it a try.
Sep 19, 2023Your body depends largely on the liver for its overall well-being. The liver breaks down nutrients in your foods and flushes out harmful substances.Over time, certain things we consume and health conditions can overwhelm the…
Aug 16, 2023Struggling with a new diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is difficult enough. Learning how to eat to treat your illness is an even greater struggle. Alison Acerra, registered dietitian with MedShadow, provides her tips for a…
Apr 10, 2023Evidence-based strategies for getting ahead of the queasiness
Jan 31, 2023Many of us remember the days when taking vitamins was a dreaded chore. With the exception of those candy-like chewables named after a certain cartoon set in the Stone Age, most vitamins tasted bitter at…
Nov 11, 2022While these highly concentrated oils are seen as "natural" remedies, experts warn they are not without risks
Aug 17, 2021The natural plant turmeric has many curative powers but must be used carefully to avoid unintended, even dangerous, side effects. Even though it’s been called a “miracle root,” the “spice of life,” and a promising…
Mar 18, 2021Antibiotics are the drugs of choice when it comes to fighting bacterial infections. Without antibiotics, infections such as strep throat or tuberculosis can cause organ damage, even death.
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