A high-sodium diet has numerous health consequences. These are the primary reasons why you should reduce your salt intake.

Elevated cholesterol levels have become increasingly common these days. When cholesterol levels are high, it leads to plaque build-up in the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis. This condition ...

Up to 21-beat swings in heart rate and 2kg weight gain within 8 weeks of treatment The findings showed “clinically significant differences” in how these drugs affect the body. Some antidepressants ...

A new large-scale analysis found that the short-term cardiovascular and metabolic side effects of antidepressants vary widely by drug, but the ones most commonly prescribed in the United States are ...

Antidepressants vary greatly in the side effects they cause – from weight gain to weight loss and blood pressure changes. This may need to be taken into account when doctors decide which of the many ...

A new study compared the effects of 30 drugs on cholesterol, blood pressure and weight gain. By Chloe W. Shakin A new large-scale analysis found that the short-term cardiovascular and metabolic side ...

In recent years, GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have ballooned in popularity. While GLP-1s have, for years, been a prescribed treatment for type 2 diabetes, they now are an FDA ...

“Help me please … I can’t calm down without laying on the ground and freaking out for a good 20 minutes … Should I get medical help?” This plea came from a post on the social media site Reddit. The ...

Scientists have discovered a way to block pain while still allowing the body’s natural healing to take place. Current painkillers like ibuprofen and aspirin often come with harmful side effects ...

A higher weekly dose of Wegovy achieves even greater weight loss than the standard amount, but this comes with a greater risk of side effects, according to trial results. Prior studies have shown ...

In the summer of 2025, a meme circulated supposedly listing side effects of masturbation, including low libido, back pain, a depleted immune system, low testosterone, penis shrinkage, brain damage, ...

If you have depression, anxiety or a mood disorder, Celexa can be a godsend. Although typically worth the relief from these conditions, side effects are not uncommon. One of those side effects can be ...