side effect

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Yes, giving priority to wellness earlier in life is good for our health, but it can come with another positive side effect: new friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Some people may experience bloating, nausea or discomfort as a side effect.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A statement describes it as a side effect of reproductive tract disease, which she had a history of before arriving at the zoo and is common in aging female elephants.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Partaking in them is not without risk—ozone therapy, for example, has the potential side effect of something called an air embolism, which can lead to a stroke or heart attack.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Also, Anna is honest about all of it in a way no one else really is: Throughout the book, she refers to herself as the side effect, which is just totally correct.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green