substances
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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that GLP-1 medications were associated with lower risks of developing substance use disorders involving alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, opioids, and other substances.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
The treatment was also associated with reduced levels of proinflammatory molecules, which are substances that can worsen inflammation and contribute to tissue damage.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
They have been creating dykes and dams to contain any chemicals if the tank does spill - with the aim of preventing any substances from reaching storm drains or the ocean.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Both substances have similarly irritating effects, despite different ingredients.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
And the symptoms of many toxic substances mimicked natural ailments—the nausea and diarrhea of cholera, or the seizure of a heart attack.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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