Armed Bandits in Brazil Pursue New Loot: Ozempic
Criminals are targeting pharmacies and stealing weight-loss medication in a country with body image insecurities and where many cannot afford the drugs.
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The new AI arms race
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New treatments are needed for alcohol addiction. Are drugs like Ozempic the answer?
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New law in Brazil is making students put away their smartphones at school
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Your Love Life on Ozempic
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The Physicians Really Are Healing Themselves, With Ozempic
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The copycat brands that are replacing Ozempic in Russia
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U.S. and Russia Pursue Closer Ties
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