Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications
PCOS infographic PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. It’s an unfortunately-named syndrome, as not everyone who is diagnosed actually has cysts on their ovaries. It’s a lifelong condition that affects women, with symptoms like irregular…
May 31, 2023
Many 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, 2022
Shingles is not your average rash. The painful, itchy red stripe caused by shingles can last up to 10 days, while long-term nerve pain, a common complication, can persist for months or years.
Apr 5, 2022
It’s been 16 years since the first vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was first approved and recommended for females who…
Mar 31, 2022
When MedShadow started collecting comments for its side effects of COVID-19 vaccine tracker and pain after vaccination, what quickly emerged is that COVID-19 shots are also associated with substantial arm pain.
Feb 17, 2022
How do you figure out exactly what’s wrong with you if you have symptoms common for a cold, the flu and COVID-19? It’s not always easy to tell.
Dec 2, 2021
Q. A visitor to www.MedShadow.org asked: “I’ve used Retin-A daily as an anti-aging cream for 15 or more years. Is this safe?” A: Probably yes.
Dec 17, 2020
The drug that clears acne, but was also linked to depression, suicidal thoughts and fetal deformities is still on the market in its generic form Accutane — the drug that cleared severe acne but was…
Nov 6, 2020
Can antibiotics cure the coronavirus? No. What about from the regular flu? No. But antibiotics can save your life if you have an infection like strep throat, MRSA or a wound.
Mar 4, 2020
Sometimes, old ideas and time-tested treatments remain the best. Newer doesn’t always mean better. Except in the case of one of our oldest antihistamines, tried-and-true Benadryl.
Feb 26, 2020
