The Peculiar and Burp-Inducing Side Effect of Ozempic

On a November morning, Derron Borders, while welcoming prospective students at a graduate school in New York, began experiencing sulfur burps. Despite his efforts, foul-smelling clouds kept escaping his mouth. Curious, he turned to Google, searching for “burps that taste and smell like rotten eggs.” After some time, Borders discovered that his diabetes medication was …

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Are Overdoses Manifesting Differently Nowadays?

It is highly likely that a person’s skin color will undergo a change in the event of an overdose. This could manifest as an ashy tone or a blue coloration. Additionally, if excessive fluid accumulates in their mouth or lungs and mixes with air, foam may appear at their lips. Another symptom that may be …

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Wada Faces Criticism for Extending Tramadol Ban until 2024

Chris Kirkland strongly criticizes the decision made by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to delay the ban on tramadol until 2024. Kirkland, a former Liverpool and England goalkeeper who struggled with tramadol addiction, compares the painkiller to cocaine in terms of its dangerous nature. He believes that the ban should be implemented much sooner, stating …

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Might Ozempic Serve as an Anti-addiction Medication?

This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter where our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic every weekday. Join us by signing up here. Throughout her life, Victoria Rutledge always considered herself to have an addictive personality. Her first addiction was alcohol. After achieving sobriety in her early thirties, …

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