side effect

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The most commonly reported side effect was a decrease in neutrophils, which are a type of white blood cell.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Some people may experience bloating, nausea or discomfort as a side effect.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

While the show may not have anticipated touch screens, it nailed a key side effect of constant use of gadgets: repetitive-motion injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Partaking in them is not without risk—ozone therapy, for example, has the potential side effect of something called an air embolism, which can lead to a stroke or heart attack.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

This had the side effect that it would be possible for someone to go off in a rocket ship and return to earth before he set out.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking