Valerie Williams
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Valerie Williams is a seasoned writer and editor who has spent her career creating content in the parenting and women's wellness spaces. Her bylines include Scary Mommy, SheKnows, Forbes Health, and others. She holds a communications degree from the State University of New York. When she's not helping women and families live their best and healthiest lives, she's spending time with her husband and teen kids, walking her dogs, reading, cooking, or attending HIIT classes at the gym.
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Metoprolol weight gain
You might notice a couple of extra pounds when you start taking this beta blocker, but there are ways to prevent it
Jan. 31, 2025
Wellness
Do GLP-1s cause muscle loss?
When you lose weight quickly, it can affect your muscles, but these strategies can counteract it
Jan. 2, 2025
Drug Info
Entresto and blood pressure
A side effect of this heart failure medication is decreased blood pressure
Nov. 25, 2024
Wellness
Sea moss for diabetes
This supplement promotes weight loss, thyroid control, and heart health—all of which are particularly beneficial for people with diabetes
Nov. 13, 2024
Wellness
Sea moss benefits for men
This dietary supplement could boost energy, help maintain healthy testosterone levels, and more
Oct. 9, 2024
Drug Info
Synthroid and pregnancy
It’s not only safe, it’s dangerous not to take it if you have a thyroid issue
Sep. 26, 2024
Drug Info
Is famotidine pregnancy safe?
It’s not a first-line treatment, but can be used if lifestyle changes and antacids don’t work
Aug. 29, 2024