A massive review of 23 randomized trials found that statins do not cause the vast majority of side effects listed on their labels. Memory problems, depression, sleep issues, weight gain, and many ...

New research suggests that it’s rare to experience most of the listed side effects for this common type of cholesterol-lowering medication. Misconceptions that statins come with a high risk of side ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Far fewer people who could benefit from statins ...

Bipolar disorder medications can help manage symptoms, but their side effects may tempt you to stop taking them. Weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and uncontrollable movements can make it difficult to ...

Oprah Winfrey says she had one big main side effect from taking a GLP-1 weight-loss drug. The most common problems for patients taking blockbuster anti-obesity medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are ...

This explainer about childhood vaccines, originally published on Feb. 26, 2025, was updated on Jan. 5, 2026, with information about the new vaccine schedule after federal health officials reduced the ...

Benadryl can cause drowsiness and should not be used when driving. Taking large doses of Benadryl can lead to serious health issues like cardiac arrest and death. People with glaucoma should talk to a ...

Crohn’s disease is a condition that causes inflammation and irritation in your digestive tract. It is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Common symptoms include diarrhea, pain in your ...

Turn-based roulette games aren’t new, but they continue to be popular due to the development of interesting mechanics and the tense atmosphere that arises from testing your luck. The Side Effects game ...

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 ...