Chad Shaffer, MD

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Chad Shaffer, MD, earned his medical doctorate from Penn State University and completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. He has provided full-service primary care to all ages for over 15 years, building a practice from start up to over 3,000 patients. His passion is educating patients on their health and treatment, so they can make well-informed decisions.

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Supplement capsules spilled into a pill bottle: NAC benefits

10 reasons to consider NAC supplements

Preliminary research points to a variety of NAC benefits, especially due to its antioxidant effects and anti-inflammatory properties

Yellow gel caps: Magnesium citrate benefits

Magnesium citrate benefits and side effects

Magnesium citrate is a common magnesium supplement that includes citric acid

A stethoscope with a heart between the earpieces: Normal resting heart rate for men

Health Education

Normal resting heart rate for men by age

Age may determine your target and maximum heart rates, but it doesn’t have as much of an effect on your resting heart rate as other factors, such as hormones, activity levels, stress, and medication

Rx bag with inhaler and pills cases | Is there a pill to treat asthma?

Health Education

Asthma pills 101

Oral medications can help control your symptoms alone or in combination with an inhaler

Rx auto injector pen: Mounjaro interactions

Mounjaro interactions to avoid

People with pancreatitis, thyroid cancer, gastroparesis, or diabetic retinopathy may experience severe interactions if taking Mounjaro

A man holding a bag of groceries: 5 testosterone killing foods

Health Education

5 foods that lower testosterone levels

Curious how your diet is affecting your testosterone levels? Learn which foods may lead to lower testosterone levels.

Rx pill bottle and Rx prescription pad: Clopidogrel interactions

Clopidogrel interactions to avoid

Be cautious when taking clopidogrel in combination with antidepressants as this medication can intensify blood-thinning effects

Hand holding an Rx blue capsule: Atomoxetine interactions

Atomoxetine interactions to avoid

Besides drug interactions, atomoxetine can have more adverse effects when taken in the setting of certain medical conditions

A purple asthma inhaler: OTC inhalers

Health Education

OTC asthma inhaler pros and cons

An OTC inhaler might be convenient, but the safety risks may outweigh the benefits

Picture of a moon and an asthma inhaler | Why is asthma worse at night?

Health Education

6 causes of nighttime asthma

Nocturnal asthma causes coughing and wheezing symptoms to worsen at night

An alarm clock and two Rx pills: How long does Adderall stay in your system?

Health Education

How long does Adderall stay in your system?

Adderall is detectable in the body up to 76 hours after it is taken

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