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Health

Hair loss with GLP-1 drugs is rare but real, studies find

Hair loss with GLP-1 drugs is rare but real, studies find

  • Nancy Lapid Reuters

The risk of hair loss in patients taking GLP-1 drugs for obesity or diabetes, while low, is higher than with other diabetes drugs, new studies suggest.

Michigan battles cyclosporiasis as it reels from Trump cuts

Michigan battles cyclosporiasis as it reels from Trump cuts

  • Julie Steenhuysen and Tom Polansek Reuters

The state is struggling with the caseload after federal funding cuts and amid what officials called limited communication from federal agencies.

Is your city the fittest in America? Find out in this 2026 ranking

Is your city the fittest in America? Find out in this 2026 ranking

  • KENN ALLTUCKER USA Today

People in the nation's fittest cities are more likely to take brisk walks or routinely hit the gym. They also have lower rates of obesity and chronic disease.

For small farmers, business is booming amid cyclospora outbreak

For small farmers, business is booming amid cyclospora outbreak

  • LYNDSAY C. GREEN Detroit Free Press

As shoppers look for reliable sources of uncontaminated produce amid a cyclospora outbreak, sales are up at some farm stands.

'It is poison' says mother whose son died of synthetic kratom overdose

'It is poison' says mother whose son died of synthetic kratom overdose

  • Jessie Christopher Smith The Oklahoman

Kratom products can easily be found at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak now linked to 9 states. See which ones

Cyclosporiasis outbreak now linked to 9 states. See which ones

  • USA Today - News

More than 4,100 cyclosporiasis cases have been reported across 9 states, according to the CDC.

Mexico, RFK Jr., Taylor Farms weigh in on cyclospora outbreak

Mexico, RFK Jr., Taylor Farms weigh in on cyclospora outbreak

  • Mary Walrath-Holdridge USA Today

Outbreaks are often traced back to manufacturers, growers or distributors despite food samples that never test positive for a pathogen.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Taco Bell sales, unlikely to cause lasting scar, analysts say

Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Taco Bell sales, unlikely to cause lasting scar, analysts say

    By Juveria Tabassum, Neil J Kanatt and Nicholas P.

    Fashion in crisis: How weight-loss drugs are affecting an entire industry

    Fashion in crisis: How weight-loss drugs are affecting an entire industry

      "If everybody's on Ozempic, there won't be enough humans in the world to alter those dresses." This bridal shop owner has already seen how Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs can dramatically 'alter' wedding dresses. Watch The Ozempic Effect: Beyond the Waistline on CBC Gem.

      Parasite Outbreak Tops 4,100

      Parasite Outbreak Tops 4,100

        CDC reports more than 4,100 Cyclospora cases across 41 states as investigators trace many illnesses to lettuce sourced from Mexico.

        Tick season is getting longer. So is the list of states trying to keep up

        Tick season is getting longer. So is the list of states trying to keep up

          This summer, the U.S. is seeing more people bitten by ticks, with hospital visits going up.

          Many kids don’t eat enough veggies. Amid a parasite outbreak in the US, what’s a parent to do?

          Many kids don’t eat enough veggies. Amid a parasite outbreak in the US, what’s a parent to do?

            You know what’s never given someone explosive diarrhea? Cookies, many people say on social media.

            Woman shares 'horrific' experience with Cyclosporiasis

            Woman shares 'horrific' experience with Cyclosporiasis

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              FDA Focuses On Taylor Farms

              FDA Focuses On Taylor Farms

                The FDA remains focused on Taylor Farms' Mexico facilities as the likely source of a multistate cyclospora outbreak, despite an earlier false-positive test. The outbreak has sickened more than 1,600 people and pressured restaurant traffic.

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                Movies & Television

                ’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

                ’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

                Stephen Root keeps adding to incredible Hollywood resume | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Stephen Root keeps adding to incredible Hollywood resume | Streamed & Screened podcast

                There’s an early contender for ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’ prize

                There’s an early contender for ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’ prize

                Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ makes the most of the most

                Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ makes the most of the most

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                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                Contributor content. The real reason crypto matters for merchants is math. Crypto transactions often cost less than a penny.

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                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

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                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

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