Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant often found in coffee, tea, chocolate and various energy drinks and medications.

Exploring withdrawal risks, symptom variability, and safer discontinuation strategies Many people are surprised by how ...

A new study led by researchers at Swansea University indicates that the overall pattern of what teenagers eat may be linked ...

Inflammatory processes are increased by stress and contribute to the pathology of mood disorders. Stress is thought to primarily induce inflammation through peripheral and central noradrenergic ...

To evaluate the effectiveness of a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI), Venlafaxine was used to alleviate problem urine marking in castrated male cats. Randomized placebo ...

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 ...

For some, the day doesn’t begin until the first cup of coffee. But for others, that ritual—famous for bringing focus and energy—can cause a racing heart, jittery hands, and a vague sense of dread that ...

Cymbalta is approved for children 7 years and older, but Effexor XR is only for adults. Both Cymbalta and Effexor XR have a risk of serotonin syndrome, especially with certain drug interactions.

A new study compared the effects of 30 drugs on cholesterol, blood pressure and weight gain. By Chloe W. Shakin A new large-scale analysis found that the short-term cardiovascular and metabolic side ...

Beta-blockers may not reduce the risk of death or repeat heart attacks for patients with preserved heart function. Women may face higher risks from beta-blockers. Long-term use can cause side effects ...

Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) are a class of drugs that affect the brain’s serotonin system, and doctors most commonly prescribe them as antidepressants. SRIs increase the levels of serotonin ...

Many paediatric ICU (PICU) prescribers lacked knowledge about norepinephrine (NE) formulations they prescribed, creating risks in paediatric hypotensive shock. The self-reported nature of the survey ...