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Understanding autism: What parents need to know about cause and risk

Headlines have warned expectant parents of all the things that could ‘cause autism’. Here’s what the headlines leave out ...

Autism is not a scare story: What parents need to know about medications in pregnancy, genetic risk

Over the past couple of months, headlines have warned expectant parents that something as ordinary as a pain reliever or an ...

Autism not a 'scare' story: What parents need to know about medications during pregnancy

VANCOUVER: Over the past couple of months, headlines have warned expectant parents that something as ordinary as a pain ...

Why some women experience side effects while taking the pill

Side effects experienced when taking oral contraception may be affected by women's expectations and beliefs about the pill, ...

Researchers Think They Found A New GLP-1 Side Effect—And It Could Impact How Much Weight You Lose

New study finds GLP-1 meds like Ozempic may make food taste sweeter or saltier. Here's how this new side effect might impact ...

Lilly’s Obesity Pill Will Have Far-Reaching Effect, Doctors Say

Eli Lilly & Co.’s obesity pill prompted enough weight loss in a large clinical trial to be meaningful for patients and have ...

Should I avoid weed if I’m on Prozac?

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. Prozac and Weed: What Is The Interaction? Especially with the move towards decriminalizing recreational marijuana use, you ...

Daily Pill Promises ‘Significant’ Weight Loss Without Jabs

The drug. orforglipron, works on the same receptor as semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy), but can be taken without restrictions on food or water intake.