Daily FAERS Data: The FDA’s Promise of Transparency—But at What Risk?

When patients report side effects to the FDA, their experiences become part of a powerful drug safety system. Until recently, those reports took months to appear in the public record, leaving a long gap between patient experience and public awareness. Now, with daily publication of adverse event data through the FDA’s FAERS database, the agency … Read more

From Turmeric to Tea: Why Natural Products Deserve a Fairer Conversation  

Natural products have been trusted for centuries to ease pain, boost immunity, and restore balance to the body. Yet, modern medicine often highlights rare adverse reports while overlooking the vast history of safe, beneficial use. It’s time to reframe the conversation and recognize that “natural” doesn’t always mean unsafe. A commentary published in MedScape raises … Read more