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1 week ago

Influencers are promoting peptides for better health. What's the science say?

Many synthetic peptides sold online are experimental and unproven for human use, posing safety risks despite a few FDA-approved peptide medicines.
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6 months ago

Are weighted vests good for bones and muscle? Fact-checking a fitness trend

They're at the gym, on hiking trails, in public parks and on social media feeds, where influencers claim wearing one can do incredible things for your health. "The benefits to walking with a weighted vest are insane," one paid promoter, theashleywill, said in a recent post on TikTok. "Your posture, your bones, increased calorie burn, your strength, your endurance," she continued. "I could go on and on and on."
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