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10/30/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Yet another risk for kids on antidepressants: Higher chance of developing type-2 diabetes, according to new study

Antidepressants are often prescribed for individuals who exhibit signs of major depressive disorders and various conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain, and sleep disorders. Now, a recent study has proven that children and adolescents who take antidepressants could develop type-2 diabetes. Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and the University of Maryland […]

08/01/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Link confirmed between antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism risk in newborns

A recent study by researchers from the University of Bristol, England, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), is likely to cause great concern among pregnant women worldwide. Though the study’s authors have tried their best to downplay their findings, their research has revealed that children exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy are at higher risk […]

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