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Physician’s assistant Ben Tanner lives alone. During the pandemic, he’s spent much of the time at home, working online. Because…
Antidepressants present a counterintuitive challenge. The most popular ones have been dogged for decades by claims that they can increase…
Abilify and Abilify MyCite are prescribed for bi-polar, depression, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia and more. For some it’s a life saver, but for others Abilify’s side effects can include diabetes, suicidal thoughts, sexual dysfunction and more. Read this 2-part series on the pros and cons of Abilify.
Anxiety can be debilitating. Anxiety meds might help, but learn about the possible side effects and consider the options of alternative medicines.
Government guidelines lead some pain docs to cut their patients’ access to opioids leaving them no alternatives.
The suicides of 2 high-profile individuals has renewed focus on mental illness the same week a CDC report found a…
My life used to look very different back in 2003 than it does today. I was married to my best…
The flu medication Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is not associated with an increased risk of suicide among children, according to a new…
Women using hormonal contraceptives –- such as the birth control pill, vaginal rings and hormonal IUDs –- have double the…
A loophole that allows generic drugmakers to avoid liability over side effects may be ending thanks to a ruling in…
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