GLP-1 drugs have been a success for public health—and the pharmaceutical companies that make them. But for some of the 13 million Americans taking them, losing muscle along with fat is an unexpected downside that isn’t broadly discussed or immediately apparent.

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Since 2002, when Botox was approved for cosmetic use, wrinkles have all but disappeared from our screens—and our personal social media feeds. The writer Emma Rosenblum wonders: What would happen if we all agreed to put down the Botox?

Elizabeth Smart, who made headlines when she was abducted at age 14 and abused by her captors for nine months, is now a competitive bodybuilder. She spoke with WSJ about her physical and mental transformation.

Popular weight loss drugs may have a surprising side effect: stalling cancer. New studies suggest that drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound might slow tumor progression and improve survival rates, though more research is needed to confirm the findings.

Natural food dyes embraced by the MAHA movement were linked to health problems. New research shows that some of the natural color additives are associated with an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes and cancer.

An Amgen drug got new warnings in Japan after 20 patient deaths. Kissei Pharmaceutical said doctors can again prescribe the rare-disease drug, reversing a recent recommendation that clinicians avoid new prescriptions after recent fatalities.

AstraZeneca said it received U.S. approval for a new hypertension treatment, giving it the green light to launch Baxfendy, a drug brand that the U.K. pharmaceutical company expects to generate multibillion-dollar annual sales at its peak.

The share of people who are right-handed. Now, scientists have a new clue as to why: Research links right-hand bias with evolutionary brain development and upright walking.

• The surgeon general’s office issued a warning on screen time for children. (STAT News)

• Here’s how you should take care of your gut, according to experts. (The Guardian)

• Marathons and ultramarathons may be linked to colon cancer. (The Washington Post)

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