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• Side Effects of Lithium Prescribed to Bipolar Patients May Increase Risks of Thyroid, Kidney Problems: Study

  February 19, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New research suggests that the safe dosage limits of lithium for bipolar disorder treatment may be lower than previously thought.

• Lithium Use Linked to Higher Risk of Acute Kidney Injury: Study

  July 11, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study links high doses of lithium to increased risks of chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury in bipolar patients.

• Lithium in Drinking Water May Increase Autism Risks: Study

  April 5, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study warn that exposure to high levels of lithium in drinking water during pregnancy may increase the risk of having a child with autism.

• Psychotropic Drugs May Cause Weight Gain By Altering Your Genes: Study

  January 17, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates psychotropic drugs cause genetic changes which leads to weight gain.

• Power Plant Coal Ash Contaminating Water With Multitude of Toxic Substances: Report

  March 26, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report details high levels of groundwater contamination caused by coal-fired power plants.

• Lithium Side Effects May Increase Risk Of Birth Defects: Study

  June 25, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that lithium use during pregnancy could increase the risk of major malformations.

• Lithium Exposure During Pregnancy Linked To Increased Risk of Heart Defects: Study

  June 15, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study warn that the use of lithium-based drugs during the first trimester of pregnancy can increase the risk of giving birth to a child with heart malformations.