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Legacy Brands at Risk, Relevance Within Reach

Think back to a nostalgic favorite — maybe a beloved cereal or snack that just doesn’t taste the same anymore, or worse, has disappeared entirely. Take Fruit Stripe gum, for instance. After 54 years on store shelves, the iconic zebra-striped gum was discontinued due to shifting consumer habits and purchasing patterns. Then there’s the case of Kirkland Signature Chocolate Chips, phased out...
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Semaglutide Emerges as Promising Treatment for Advanced Liver Disease, Study Finds

Semaglutide Shows Promise in Treating Serious Liver Disease, Landmark Study Finds Semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight loss and diabetes medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, may soon play a key role in treating a serious form of liver disease, according to a groundbreaking international study. In a 72-week phase 3 clinical trial involving 800 participants across 37 countries, researchers found that...
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Study Links Ultraprocessed Foods to Increasing Premature Mortality Worldwide

<p data-start="143" data-end="215" class=""><strong data-start="143" data-end="215">Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Rising Global Death Toll, Study Finds</strong></p><p data-start="217" data-end="582" class="">Countries with the highest consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs), such as the United States, are seeing a growing number of premature deaths tied to these products—up to 14% in some cases, according to new research. The findings underscore the urgent need for international policies that...
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