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In a phase 2 trial, an investigational amylin receptor agonist used together with tirzepatide led to weight loss of as much as 23.3% in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
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A kitchen counter offers a stable surface for training your arms without having to get down on the floor or use equipment. That elevated setup also makes bodyweight moves easier…
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Food in the 1980s was memorable for a lot of reasons. Grocery stores were full of vividly colored snacks, frozen dinners were sold as weeknight lifesavers, and plenty of recipes…
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For more than three centuries, German immigrants and their descendants have helped shape American cooking, even as the dishes’ origins gradually became less visible. Some recipes…
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For more than three centuries, German immigrants and their descendants have influenced cooking in the United States, and the original roots of many dishes gradually became less…
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A woman’s purse half a century ago was far more than a place for cash and keys. It functioned like a compact everyday kit, holding practical necessities, beauty items, handwritten…
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There was once a quiet contest for the loyalty and appetites of American children. The rivals were Chef Boyardee and Franco-American, a matchup that echoed the better-known Coke…
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Step into the right American restaurant in the 1970s, and the decade was often obvious before you ever looked at the menu. Dining rooms were packed with dark wood, colored glass,…
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One playful accent from 1980s interiors is worth bringing back. Lucite first began appearing in homes during the 1960s and 1970s, but it really found its moment in the postmodern…
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The hall closet in many Boomer homes often looked less like a place for storage and more like a record of household habits collected over years. Opening it could feel like opening…
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CorningWare has a surprising weakness for birds. Some of the brand’s most valuable and hardest-to-find patterns feature feathered wildlife, and the simply named “Duck” design is…
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From Tangee nostalgia to newer pH-reactive releases, color-changing makeup has moved from a social-media curiosity to a broader beauty category.
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