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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” Hormonal implants have many side effects that often outweigh their benefits.
COVID-19 vaccines had more side effects and worse perception than flu vaccines in Korean lupus patients.
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