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Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Aspirin: A high-risk gamble or perfect prevention?

Innocuous little white tablets, perfect for a headache and a blood thinner anyone can grab at the drugstore. But it turns out an awful lot of us don’t realize the true scope of aspirin’s dangers or benefits and for whom which is which.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

‘Miracle weight loss drugs’ may be shrinking hearts

“Miracle weight” loss drugs are making a lot of people happy. However, a growing list of side effects that indicate they have the potential to be detrimental in the long term can’t be overlooked…

Joyce Hollman

Ozempic and Wegovy associated with vision loss risk

Side effects associated with semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, keep piling up. Yet some experts say the benefits outweigh the risks. Even the potential for permanent vision loss?

Carolyn Gretton

The commonly prescribed pain medication linked to hip fracture

Gabapentinoids have been seen as a safer alternative to opioids for pain. However, they carry with them their own risks — including one debilitating condition that could be a death sentence for older adults…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The safe simple drug-free weight loss strategy that works

While GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are having their moment, we’re learning they can lead to intestinal damage and the possibility of “life-long treatment” to keep weight from returning. Why risk it when researchers say another evidence-based strategy is safer and works?

Carolyn Gretton

The statin that raises your risk of diabetes and cataracts

Statins are prescribed to lower cholesterol. But, they come with a laundry list of side effects, including a higher risk of dementia, kidney damage and muscle pain. Now we’re finding some statins increase the risk of diabetes and cataracts…