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Wegovy (semaglutide), a GLP-1 agonist, aids weight loss and treats obesity, cardiovascular risk, and MASH. Common side effects include nausea (44%), vomiting (24%), diarrhea (30%), constipation (24%), abdominal pain (20%), headache (14%), fatigue (11%), dizziness, and injection site reactions. Hypoglycemia is a risk in diabetic patients. Serious side effects include thyroid tumors, severe gastroparesis, pancreatitis, […]
Pharmaceuticals pollute oceans, harming marine life and ecosystems. Drug residues, like antibiotics and hormones, enter through wastewater, sewage, and runoff, contaminating water and accumulating in fish and shellfish. These chemicals disrupt hormones, alter fish behavior, and damage coral reefs. Microplastics worsen the issue by carrying drugs, increasing bioaccumulation. To reduce harm, we need better wastewater […]
Filtered water is not pure because it may still contain trace amounts of impurities such as microplastics, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), and fluoride. Long answer: Filtered water undergoes a process to remove various impurities and contaminants, making it safer and more pleasant to drink than untreated water. However, achieving absolute purity is challenging due […]