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Bipolar medications and weight gain
Some medications used to treat bipolar disorder can increase your appetite or cause changes in metabolism leading to weight gain.
Bipolar disorder in children: Is it possible?
Bipolar disorder in children and teenagers is possible. Finding it early and treating it can help.
Bipolar disorder and alcoholism: Are they related?
These disorders often occur together, and they can be a dangerous mix. Having both conditions makes mood swings, depression, violence and suicide more likely.
Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
There's no evidence that bioidentical hormones are safer than standard hormone therapy for menopause.
Beta blockers: How do they affect exercise?
If you take this medicine, you may need to change your target heart rate during exercise.
Beta blockers: Do they cause weight gain?
Weight gain can occur as a side effect of some of these medications used for high blood pressure and other conditions.
Barrel chest: What causes it?
Barrel chest isn't a disease, but it may indicate an underlying condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Barefoot running shoes: Better than traditional running shoes?
Barefoot running shoes are designed to protect your feet while mimicking the mechanics of barefoot running.
Bad breath: Could a tongue scraper help?
A tongue scraper may reduce bad breath temporarily, but proper dental hygiene remains essential.
Bacterial vs. viral infections: How do they differ?
Understand the differences between bacterial and viral infections.
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