3 myths about racism that keep the US from progress | Candis Watts Smith

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What if GLP-1s like Ozempic could do more than just tip the scales? Physician Dhruv Khullar traces the winding path of the "moderation molecule" — from a discovery in Gila monster saliva to a potential diabetes medication and addiction treatment — and how they could quiet the rel ...  Show more

Why I’m obsessed with health wearables (and you should be too) | Michael Snyder | Your Body on Tech

Genome researcher Michael Snyder believes health wearables, such as smart watches and glucose monitors, can transform medicine, shifting from reactive to predictive. (In fact, he's such a big fan of these devices that he wears eight of them every single day.) From spotting an ill ...  Show more

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