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Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don't know how often

Scant data about serious adverse effects makes it harder to answer scientific and legal questions about how often the drugs might cause serious harm like blindness or pancreatitis.

Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don't know how often

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Japan gov't study warns smartphones keep children sitting too long

TOKYO (Kyodo9 -- Children should be careful not to spend too much time sitting, with a Japanese health ministry research team warning that long screen

  • Excessive smartphone usage leads to increased sedentary behavior in children.
  • Study advises limiting screen time to 2 hours per day.
  • Recommendations include standing activities and regular breaks from sitting.

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