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A medication meant to lift spirits may be falling flat. New research suggests that an antidepressant commonly prescribed to children and teens may not be as effective as once thought. Now, some ...

When Prozac arrived in the U.S. in 1987, with its catchy, computer-generated name and massive marketing campaign, it didn’t just take over the market for antidepressants; it expanded that market many ...

The side effects of antidepressants have been ranked for the first time, revealing stark differences between the different medications. Some antidepressants caused patients to gain up to 2kg of weight ...

Research on adults who take S.S.R.I.s shows they tamp down sexual desire. Why aren’t we studying what that could mean for adolescents who take them? Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times ...

Prescription medication can be essential for some people living with depression, anxiety or another mental health condition. But can you mix sources of caffeine — like coffee or energy drinks — and ...