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Unexpected GLP-1 side effect? Studies show the meds may help people with addictions

From unexpected babies to "Ozempic teeth," the ultra-popular class of GLP-1 medications are turning out to have a few unanticipated side effects. Emerging research shows the drugs, which have proven effective in treating obesity and diabetes, may also be useful in treating addiction.

Unexpected GLP-1 side effect? Studies show the meds may help people with addictions

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Alfalfa sprouts linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, US officials say

Everything Sprouts recalls products after CDC says agency is aware of dozens of food-poisoning cases nationally US healthcare officials recently said a food-poisoning outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts…

  • CDC identifies alfalfa sprout outbreak affecting 55 people in 15 states.
  • Shiga toxin-producing E coli linked to severe complications like kidney failure.
  • Everything Sprouts voluntarily recalls implicated sprouts after FDA warning.

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