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medication

[med-i-key-shuhn] / ˌmɛd ɪˈkeɪ ʃən /




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After all, if someone thought a miracle cure was right around the corner, they might be more likely to stop taking their medication or skip burdensome treatments.

From Slate Sep. 22, 2026

The Illinois governor, whose weight has been repeatedly mocked by President Trump, said he has lost 80 pounds on GLP-1 medication following a diabetes diagnosis.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

"Restarting the medication helped restore some protection, but only partially, showing that discontinuation leaves a lasting scar."

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2026

The prosecution said the officer was trying to establish whether Rudakubana had taken his medication at the time.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

Jeffrey was on a new antinausea medication, and the doctors had lowered his steroid dose, so he was feeling well enough to play more actively.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

The findings, published in BMJ Medicine, suggest that stopping GLP-1 medications may have consequences that extend well beyond weight regain.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2026

About one in eight U.S. adults now use these medications, which are also known to provide cardiovascular benefits.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2026

A spokesperson for Novo said the company isn’t currently studying any additional uses for the GLP-1 medications on the market.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

“These are powerful medications, and enthusiasm should not get ahead of science.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Bri would need food, Alex thought, and medications.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer




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