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Welcome to the Ozempic era. | On the Record

Addison Schmidt March 31, 2023
The popularity of the Ozempic trend brings to light a truth many have tried to ignore — where progress holds the most social capital, the “body positivity” movement is fighting a losing battle. 
A needle disposal box. The Boston City Council is requiring pharmacies with three or more locations to provide safe sharp disposal sites. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Pharmacies must provide safe sharps disposal, City Council orders

Daily Free Press Staff October 28, 2020
Pharmacy chains with more than three Boston locations will need to provide safe sharps disposal sites, in accordance with an ordinance passed Wednesday by the Boston City Council. 
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus researchers have found Thursday that insufficient sleep amounts reduce sensitivity to insulin, which in turn may increase the risk of developing diabetes. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY FALON MORAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

College students advised to get more shut-eye to combat diabetes

Michaela Johnston November 10, 2015

A recent study brought sad news for sleepy students. Released Thursday by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the study showed...

Take intensive medication without the needle

Daily Free Press Admin December 10, 2013

MIT researchers discover how medications administered through injections may be taken orally in future treatments of diseases like cancer and diabetes Imagine cancer patients not having to go to the hospital...

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