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Ozempic for Drinking: Approved Drugs for Alcohol Addiction Are Ignored
To some extent, Americans are talking about alcohol more than ever. We’re having open conversations about the negative health impacts of drinking. People are consuming less booze overall and examining strategies to moderate, even as each drink packs more punch. There is one aspect of alcohol we’re still not talking about: addiction, and, more precisely, the medical treatments available to…
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How forensic investigative genetic genealogy might help search : NPR
A member of the FBI’s Evidence Response Ream searches an area around Nancy Guthrie’s residence in Tucson, Ariz., on Feb. 11. Police say that DNA samples have been recovered in and around Guthrie’s home and that investigators are considering “additional investigative genetic genealogy options.” Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images Investigators in Arizona are hoping that…
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New Blood Test Predicts When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Begin
A simple blood test may soon help predict when someone will begin showing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease — years before memory problems appear. Credit: Shutterstock A new blood test could predict when Alzheimer’s will strike — years before symptoms begin. Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have created a way to estimate when a person is…
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15 Funniest Movies of the Last 50 Years, Ranked
The inherent appeal of laughter and comedy as an art form means that there will always be a built-in audience of people who love watching a great comedy movie that gives them the joys of uproarious laughter. Cinema has been used as an effective tool for comedy ever since the early days of the medium, as these films serve not…
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Drug development timelines compressed to 3 years, R&D costs cut by 5%
Hyderabad: Drug development timelines have been compressed to three years, and the research and development costs have been cut by 5 percent, according to a KPMG report. The KPMG released a comprehensive report on Indian Global Capability Centres at BioAsia 2026. Titled `Making it matter: How GCCs transform capability into end-patient impact’, the report revealed that the Global Capability Centres…
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Uncertainty clouds future of tibb colleges and hakeems in Pakistan – Pakistan
Hakeems believe they are the only practitioners consistently working in far-flung regions, noting that MBBS doctors, even those from rural backgrounds, rarely practise in their native areas. When Arsalan Ali walks into his classroom, he is no longer sure whether the degree he is working towards will exist by the time he graduates. He’s a trained pharmaceutical chemist with an…
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Why Address Poisoning Works Without Stealing Private Keys
Key takeaways Address poisoning exploits behavior, not private keys. Attackers manipulate transaction history and rely on users mistakenly copying a malicious lookalike address. Cases such as the 50-million-USDT loss in 2025 and the 3.5 wBTC drain in February 2026 demonstrate how simple interface deception can lead to massive financial damage. Copy buttons, visible transaction history and unfiltered dust transfers make…
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AIMIM signals Rajya Sabha bid from Bihar as poll equations heat up
Patna: Following the announcement of Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats across the country, political mobilisation has intensified in Bihar, with AIMIM indicating that it may field its own candidate. AIMIM MLA Akhtarul Iman, who arrived at the Assembly to attend proceedings, said his party would contest the Rajya Sabha election from Bihar. AIMIM currently has five MLAs in the…
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Intermittent calorie restriction proves as effective as daily calorie cuts for type 2 diabetes
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: New clinical research suggests both continuous and intermittent calorie restriction improve metabolic health in type 2 diabetes, with adherence emerging as a key factor in real-world success. Study: The effect of continuous or intermittent calorie-restricted diet…
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10 Most Perfect Movies of the Last 25 Years, Ranked
The last 25 years have seen a huge proliferation in cinematic technology and the relative democratization of filmmaking. Plus, with the burgeoning independent film movement, it’s become possible for more diverse voices to be heard than ever before. The result? Countless unique, brilliant films, along with more means to access them. With so many landmark movies, it’s difficult to choose…
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