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Despite the success of drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) in promoting both weight loss and longer life, doubt remains about the role of body mass index (BMI) at older ages. Many studies have shown that ...

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The tariffs include a universal 10% levy on imports and targeted measures on 60 countries, marking a major shift in trade ...

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