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What To Know About Mpox

Mpox is in the news again. And this outbreak could be more dangerous than the last. Here's what to know.

Aug 16, 2024

11 Meds that Can Mess with Your Voice

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

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effect Tracker

We've created the MedShadow Vaccine Tracker, the only tracker focused on side effects and adverse events of COVID-19 Vaccines in progress.

May 17, 2024

How Medications Affect Your Dental Health

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

The Side Effects of Wegovy and Ozempic

Wegovy and Ozempic can help people lose weight, but the side effects can be harder to stomach than many expect

Mar 19, 2024

“Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present,” by Harriet A. Washington

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

So, You Are 65. Now What? Medications All Seniors Should Know NOT to Take

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

Understanding Topical Medications: Types, Benefits, and Side Effects for Managing Skin Conditions

Skin conditions can range from a mild annoyance, like an occasional blemish or patch of dry skin, to hives, rashes, and patches of scaly skin that itch or burn so intensely that you can’t focus…

Feb 5, 2024

Can I Take a Drug After Its Expiration Date?

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

Should You Get the RSV Vaccine? Some Experts Urge Caution

Adam is the youngest of three children. His older brother and sister came down with a cough and fever when Adam was nearly a month old.

Sep 11, 2023

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