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Use of the diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss is rising. Understand the research, how it works, who should use it, and potential side effects.

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As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness, especially for people taking certain prescription drugs. The body uses several mechanisms to regulate temperature: sweating, blood flow ...

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