Meditation is widely praised for its mental health benefits, but new research shows that it can also produce unexpected side effects for some people—from anxiety and dissociation to functional ...

Drinking green tea is safe for most people but consuming large amounts may raise the risk of iron deficiency anemia, liver ...

For centuries, almonds have traveled quietly through human history, slipping into every cuisine and culture with ease. From ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Doctors have long known that antidepressants come with side effects for cardiovascular and metabolic health. But a major analysis from a team of researchers in the U.K. has, for the first time, pulled ...

Different antidepressant drugs have been ranked based on their physical side effects for the first time by a team of London academics. The study shows how the different medicines, taken by eight ...

Mestinon (pyridostigmine bromide) is a brand-name drug prescribed for myasthenia gravis in adults. Common side effects include muscle cramps and digestive issues, but these are usually temporary.

Here’s when and why experts think testosterone should be prescribed to middle-aged women, and how it affects their lives. By Susan Dominus Testosterone use has recently exploded among middle-aged ...