Is it possible that the many ibuprofens I have taken over a year (maximum doses) led to me becoming quite deaf? Ann Burgess, East Sussex. Dr Martin Scurr replies: I’m afraid to say you may well be right. In fact, a link between regular consumption of ibuprofen – a type of drug known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) – and …
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It’s always nice to see a studio level up in real-time. Owlcat has been a beloved studio for many years, producing top-down RPGs like the Pathfinder series. However, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn marks a major shift for the Cyprus-based studio. Not only is it their first third-person RPG, but it represents a substantial effort to adapt an already well-established and …
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Daniel Dae Kim called out the “chilling effect” on free speech and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Hollywood. In an Associated Press interview conducted in Seoul, South Korea, the Tony nominee was asked if he’s worried about backlash against DEI efforts in the entertainment industry. “We’re already seeing it,” the Butterfly actor and executive producer said. “If you look …
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The price of everyday groceries is set to skyrocket as the full impact of President Donald Trump’s doomsday tariffs take hold, experts warn. The tariffs came into effect on August 1 and include a 50 percent tariff on Brazil and India, 30 percent tariffs on Mexico and China and 15 percent on goods from the European Union among others. Many experts told …
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HARRISBURG — With just four days remaining until SEPTA’s service cuts go into effect Sunday, there is diminishing hope that lawmakers in Pennsylvania’s divided legislature will be able to reach a deal to stop them. Top legislative leaders and Gov. Josh Shapiro remain at an impasse over how to fund mass transit — as well as on an overall state …
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Sony announced a $50 price increase on all PlayStation 5 “slim” models in the US starting tomorrow, August 21st. The upcoming prices for a PS5 Digital Edition, the standard PS5, and the PS5 Pro are $499.99, $549.99, and $749.99, respectively; however, you can avoid paying the higher prices by picking up a PS5 at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart …
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A woman who said she got ‘Ozempic vulva’ explained what getting the side effect of rapid weight loss was really like. The number of people taking drugs for weight loss has absolutely boomed in recent years, and while Ozempic is the one everyone knows, it’s not actually what you could be prescribed to lose weight. Ozempic has the name recognition …
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You’ve likely heard of ‘Ozempic face’, ‘Ozempic tongue’, ‘Ozempic feet’, and ‘Ozempic hands’. Here’s a new addition: Ozempic vulva.Making its turn around the social media frequently now, Ozempic vulva isn’t a medical diagnosis; rather, it’s a label coined by women noticing unexpected changes in their vulva or vaginal area after using Ozempic or similar GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.Ozempic is a widely …
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Experts have weighed in on ‘Ozempic vulva’, as women share their experience of the little-known side effect. GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro (of which the latter two are licensed for weight management on the NHS) have exploded in usage over the past year, as more and more people turn to the drugs for …
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By BEK DAY Published: 17:25, 15 August 2025 | Updated: 17:36, 15 August 2025 It’s a miracle drug that has revolutionised weight loss for millions. But now some women are reporting that taking GLP-1 injections, more commonly known by brand names like Ozempic and Mounjaro, has produced an unsightly and uncomfortable side effect. Whispered in private Facebook groups and on medical …
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