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People on Ozempic start disliking meat and fried foods. We're starting to learn why.Some users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have been reporting strange changes in food preferences, such as a new dislike for meats or fried foods, and scientists are beginning to figure out why
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Diagnostic dilemma: A man ended up in the ER after drinking 6 gallons of milk in 2 daysA man experiencing excessive thirst drank lots of milk, with dangerous consequences.
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What is alkaline water, and does it have any benefits?Despite the health claims surrounding alkaline water, scientific evidence suggests its purported benefits may be overhyped.
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How does alcohol cause cancer?Research suggests that alcohol causes cancer through at least five different mechanisms.
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FDA bans red dye No. 3 in foodThe FDA will no longer allow red dye No. 3 in foods or ingested drugs, citing evidence that high doses of the dye can cause cancer in male rats. There is no evidence it's carcinogenic in humans.
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Do bay leaves actually add flavor, or is it all a con?Some say bay leaves are full of flavor, others call them a fraud.
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What counts as 'binge drinking'? What about 'high-intensity drinking'?Episodes of "binge drinking" can have dangerous short-term effects, while repeated binge drinking can trigger longer-term problems.
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Diagnostic dilemma: A man's heart stopped after he ate too much licoriceA man experienced cardiac arrest after eating a different flavor of candy than he had historically.
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Why do hangovers get worse with age?Scientists haven't actually confirmed a link between age and hangover severity, but there are some reasons why older people might feel worse after a night of drinking than young folks would.
