Female sex, antidepressant use, and type of health insurance significantly influence semaglutide initiation

Agency cites contamination at Massachusetts plant where company makes ingredients used to produce various medicines

With further research, early identification may lead to earlier intervention

However, overall prevalence of exposure to teratogenic medicines is low

However, it offers no additional benefit than the Mediterranean diet alone for abdominal fat

Authors say large, multisite study should provide reassurance for short-term risk

Benefits seen for material organization, working memory, and inhibition

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