Articles related to "Adverse Effects"

Using a skilled and experienced practitioner of acupuncture will protect you against rare adverse effects of this treatment, such as pneumothorax (a collapsed lung).

Even as more states consider legalizing medical marijuana, scientists debate over the adverse effects of cannabis and its active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol.

Although it prevents the recurrence of hormone-sensitive breast cancers, tamoxifen increases the risk for developing estrogen receptor-negative cancers.

A short season wild-forage crop with a lucrative international market

In a study published by the American Medical Association, a group of women with sexual dysfunction due to antidepressant therapy responded to treatment with Sildenafil.

A clear chemical link has been established between the acne drug Roaccutane and the history of depression and suicide associated with its usage.

More people are taking fish oil supplements to get their omega-3's. What are the side effects of taking fish oil?

Serotonin enhancing drugs like Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, and Lexapro may improve several conditions, but also may (not often) produce undesirable effects.

All medications have side effects, but the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics appears to have the potential to cause severe, even permanent, adverse reactions.

Adapalene is a very effective topical retinoid used to treat acne. It is usually well tolerated than other retinoids like tretinoin and tazarotene.

Given the choice between organic and conventionally grown produce, many would choose organic, if its prices weren't so high. Natural pesticides can change all that.

High blood insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia) is one of the hallmarks of type 2 diabetes, obesity, insulinoma, and excessive insulin use. Normalizing levels is vital.

In defiance of anti-doping programs, athletes still use anabolic steroids to improve performance. Despite a shady reputation, these drugs do have legitimate uses.

Research suggests the possibility that too much caffeine can affect one's ability to conceive, although further studies may need to be conducted to be more conclusive.

Immobilization and/or non-use of the shoulder can create a domino of negative effects within the joint. Early mobility is important for joint health.

Watch-dogs have been warning against Gardasil for months because of adverse effects yet some states are making the vaccines mandatory for girls as young as 9 years old.

Several inexpensive herbs and supplements demonstrate cholesterol-reducing properties with fewer side effects than conventional statin drugs.

Peppermint oil has found sundry uses in our world, including candies, gums, beverages, ice creams, toothpastes and herbal medicines. But an overdose can be lethal.

Low dose naltrexone has been used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis for over 20 years, but only now was the first official study published.

Antioxidant nutritional supplements may be beneficial in treating certain forms of cancer in pets, but there are also some potential drawbacks which must be considered.

Benzoyl peroxide is a very useful anti-acne medication, particularly in inflammatory types of acne.

Over-the-counter and prescription medicines can significantly relieve unpleasant spring-time allergy symptoms. But many medicines have side effects.

Numerous studies shows that phytochemicals in dark chocolate are cardioprotective. A new trial confirms those reports.

The side effects of isotretinoin and how to effectively deal with them are discussed in this article.

MSG is called a "flavor enhancer." But it can also give you headaches, nausea, and other neurological ill effects if you're sensitive to this food additive.

More and more people are opting for cosmetic surgery to address post weight loss problems. A new meta-analysis shows a sound nutritional status enhances recovery.

PGS is most common among elderly patients and those receiving large, multiple intravenous doses of the epilepsy drug phenytoin.

The acceptance of a deep tan as a desirable cosmetic feature is at the root of premature aging and an increasing incidence of skin cancers.

Studies about the potential adverse effects associated with high intakes of folic acid is still underway.Read about the different findings linked with high folate intake.

Two generations of children have reached adulthood in the United States without smallpox vaccinations. As immunity declines, nearly all Americans are susceptible.

A positive link between low blood pressure and high vitamin C serum levels exists. Now a new study shows an ascorbic acid rich diet supports a healthy vascular system.

Researchers attempt to quantify and reduce the stress patients undergoing breast biopsy are subjected to, in order to optimize the outcome of their treatment.

With the outbreak and spread of swine flu, the development of an effective vaccine is a high priority. Questions about adverse effects hang over researchers, however.

Despite the availability of an effective and relatively safe vaccine, pertussis remains a cause of serious and sometimes fatal illness in children.

Foreclosures and Adjustable Rate Mortgages have put homeowners in the middle of high mortgage payments and losing their homes.

Artificial sweeteners are publicized as safe alternatives for a healthy lifestyle. With chemists and consumers speaking out against them, is it the beginning of the end?

Some prescription medications are especially troublesome for older people, and have safer alternatives. These drugs are on the Beers' List.

Canadian chiropractors maintain chiropractic cervical spine adjustments are safe.

Steroid nasal sprays, among the best allergy relief products, reduce nasal allergy and nasal congestion without any nasal spray addiction.

Toxic chemicals and known cancer-causing substances such as formaldehyde are injected into infants as young as six months old along with the swine flu (H1N1) vaccine.

Iodine is an essential element needed for proper thyroid function. In some thyroid disease cases however, iodine supplementation may be contraindicated (risks involved).

Saliva from the venomous Gila monster (Helodema suspectum) of southwestern North America is leading researchers in a novel direction for the treatment of diabetes.

Marijuana has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal and psychoactive properties. Several states have legalized its limited use, but controversy persists.

Would human rights in the UK be better protected if there was a move away from the practice of having a closed list of specifically named grounds of discrimination?

Most cases of high blood pressure are related to life-style factors. Those with moderate to mild hypertension may find self-help methods an alternative to drugs.

Basal cell carcinoma is a morphologically diverse - and largely preventable - malignancy. If detected early, it is usually easily treated.

The Wall Street Journal has been watching the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process of stevia because the outcome may affect two major beverage producers.

Vegetable oil isn't only for cooking, it can also be used as a power source for running your car.

Worldwide, anti-thyroid drugs such as propylthiouracil (PTU), methimazole, and carbimazole are the most common therapies for hyperthyroidism.

Although the full potential for fetal harm is undefined for many medications, the Food and Drug Administration determines "best guess" safety profiles for most drugs.