Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications
Welcome to the FDA Recalls and Warnings Update, a series dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns…
Feb 14, 2025
Each year, a select group of novel new drugs enter the U.S. market. In 2023, 55 new drugs were approved—adding to the more than 20,000 prescription drugs already in…
Dec 13, 2024
Welcome to the FDA Side Effects Update. This series is designed to keep you informed about the latest safety advisories and newly documented side effects…
Dec 11, 2024
In October 2023, I wrote about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and its unanimous vote that the primary ingredient in Sudafed PE…
Nov 21, 2024
Before the weekend of November 1st, 2024, I had never been to a health and wellness conference—which may surprise you, especially because I’ve been studying…
Nov 15, 2024
The FDA revealed on June 18, 2024, that an unnamed number of drugs on the market right now were approved based on potentially fraudulent testing and data.1 This means there’s…
Jul 23, 2024
You 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,…
Jun 27, 2024
If you watch any type of live television, or even streaming services with drug ads, chances are you’ve seen them. Entire ensembles, in coordinated colorful…
Apr 22, 2024
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…
Feb 16, 2024
Eczema and dry skin are tandem skin problems that cause discomfort and affect other areas of life, like your self-esteem and sleep. Dry skin relief…
Feb 5, 2024
