Caffeine, a well-known stimulant that impacts the nervous system, may contribute to the onset of migraines for some people.

Placebos can be highly effective in relieving premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, sometimes even more so than standard ...

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Women affected by premenstrual syndrome (PMS) appear to experience less intense and debilitating symptoms after taking placebo pills even when told they do not contain any active medication, suggests ...

Nurses in particular play a crucial role in managing patients with serotonin syndrome. Nurses need to be knowledgeable about the pathophysiology, signs, and symptoms of serotonin syndrome ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with major depressive disorder or a form of anxiety, your mental health provider may prescribe the ...

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Excess serotonin from medications or supplements can cause serotonin syndrome, leading to symptoms like nausea, tremors, anxiety, or severe issues such as muscle stiffness or rapid heart rate.

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They sometimes release serotonin and the other proteins into the bloodstream. This can cause a collection of symptoms called carcinoid syndrome. Carcinoid syndrome is most common in people with a ...