side effect

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Many people undergoing chemotherapy experience a frustrating side effect often called "chemo brain."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The high doses raise risks of a side effect that can cause brain bleeds and swelling.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

But even people who don’t mean to hurt capybaras can still do harm to them, an unfortunate side effect of them living in such proximity to humans.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

And other topics we delve into include the growing divide in jury rooms, a side effect of weight-loss drugs and who’s helping young adults buy a first home.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Dr. Howell said it was a side effect of my medications, and that a little weight gain was a small price to pay for emotional stability.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram