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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

We've all heard about the uncomfortable side effects that come with taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy: upset stomach, constipation, nausea, hair loss... The list goes on. But ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Researchers have created plant-based microbeads that trap fat in the gut, helping rats lose weight without side effects. Unlike current drugs, the beads are safe, tasteless, and easy to mix into ...

When doctors treat drug side effects as new illnesses, older adults may be prescribed even more medications — a cycle known as a “prescribing cascade.” A new study says this prescribing cycle can ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Fire crews battled a fire on Raines Park in Rochester Friday night. The Rochester Fire Department says they responded to the fire at around 7:30 p.m. Friday. When they got there, ...