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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A hand holding an injector pen | Do the side effects of Wegovy go away?

Do Wegovy side effects go away?

Usually, you’ll start feeling better after two to four weeks

Pregnant woman standing in front of a window - Can you take Linzess while pregnant?

Linzess and pregnancy

There’s not enough research to guarantee its safety while expecting

Clock next to an injection - Best time to take Victoza for weight loss

Best time to take Victoza for weight loss

The best time depends on your daily routine and the side effects you experience

medication next to a scale - Does metoprolol cause weight gain?

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

A woman flexing her biceps and an injector pen | GLP-1 muscle loss

Do GLP-1s cause muscle loss?

When you lose weight quickly, it can affect your muscles, but these strategies can counteract it

Updated on May 20, 2025

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Entresto and blood pressure

A side effect of this heart failure medication is decreased blood pressure

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Sea moss for diabetes

This supplement promotes weight loss, thyroid control, and heart health—all of which are particularly beneficial for people with diabetes

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Sea moss benefits for men

This dietary supplement could boost energy, help maintain healthy testosterone levels, and more

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Synthroid and pregnancy

It’s not only safe, it’s dangerous not to take it if you have a thyroid issue

A pregnant women with three pills | famotidine pregnancy

Is famotidine pregnancy safe?

It’s not a first-line treatment, but can be used if lifestyle changes and antacids don’t work