Most Statin Side Effects Are Not Caused by the Drug, Major Review Finds

Most statin side effects listed on drug packaging are not supported by strong evidence, a new review suggests. Of 66 potential side effects, researchers identified only 4 linked to statins.

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Magnesium mocktails for better sleep? And the verdict is …

They really work, sort of

Today's bag We drank magnesium before bed to see if it could make us sleepy Show of hands: Who's tired? Me too. Winding down has become a new kind of hard since becoming a parent. My small children do everything they can to exhaust me. Yet, after getting those nuggets to bed, my brain and nervous system are often in overdrive — despite being physically plum tuckered. Between children, stress, pain, and pregnancy, our team has a multitude of reasons for being a wee bit sleep challenged. And when a wellness trend like a sleep mocktail — magnesium powder meets tart cherry juice meets seltzer water — is still making rounds on social media, I know we're not alone. So, we tried it. Can this magnesium mocktail actually help you fall asleep faster and deeper? After three Healthliners tried it for a week, we have thoughts. Read about our experience. OUR VERDICT ON SLEEP MOCKTAILS Psst: Did you know every product we recommend goes through Healthline's rigorous vetting process? Read more about how we vet products here!     Dig this More stuff you might like 2 dang good sleep masks we recommend — one budget and one splurge All the types of magnesium and their benefits Ditching booze for better sleep? Try one of these nonalcoholic red wines 12 essential sleep hygiene tips Happy sleeping, Catherine Conelly Commerce Editor, Healthline   Written by Catherine Conelly February 14, 2026 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. Until next time,

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