From sagging jowls and sulfurous burps to deflated breasts and surprise pregnancies, the side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have ranged from subtle to strange. Now, new research suggests that ...

The strong opioid painkiller, tramadol, is not that effective at easing chronic pain for which it's widely prescribed, finds a pooled data analysis of the available research, published online in BMJ ...

“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 ...

You may notice changes to your sexual performance and love life if you take glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepound, Mounjaro). These ...

Caroline Connor's concerns about her son Mason's development began around his first birthday, when she noticed he wasn't talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn't seem worried, but the ...

This explainer about childhood vaccines, originally published on Feb. 26, was updated on Sept. 19 to explain new recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. It was also ...

Trump officials intend to link 25 child deaths to COVID-19 vaccines, according to reporting from The Washington Post. These findings will reportedly be discussed during the Sept. 18–19, 2025, meeting ...

This article is part of “Innovations In: Alzheimer's Disease” an editorially independent special report that was produced with financial support from Eisai. One of neurologist Anelyssa D’Abreu’s least ...

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 ...

Emerging trends in the peer-reviewed scientific literature show new evidence of unintended effects of two popular vaccines—the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and shingles vaccines. Surprising findings ...

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, ...

Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at NextAdvisor, Bankrate, The Simple Dollar, MoneyGeek, Business Insider and more. Amelia Ti is a ...