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New research published in the British Medical Journal warns that stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can lead to rapid weight gain and increased risks of diabetes and heart disease. Meanwhile, CNBC reports that Wall Street analysts at Jeffrey predict airlines will save significantly on fuel costs as the population loses weight. The FDA has also reportedly removed warnings regarding suicidal tendencies from these medications.
Peer-Reviewed Study on Absolute Risk Reduction
A peer-reviewed study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that COVID-19 vaccines may sensitize recipients to more severe disease through neutralizing antibodies. The data indicates that while relative risk reduction is high, the absolute risk reduction for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines is only between 0.7% and 1.1%. This discrepancy suggests the actual benefit to the average individual is much lower than publicly reported.
The hosts discuss the limitations of cloth masks, citing a report from Science Daily and the British Medical Journal. They argue that masks may unintentionally lead to herd immunity by allowing small amounts of the virus to spread. A tangent follows regarding the scientific inaccuracy of characters in TV mysteries using handkerchiefs to protect themselves from methane or carbon monoxide.
The British Medical Journal publishes a study on "Gunslinger's Gait," a walking pattern observed in Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials where the right arm remains mostly stationary. Researchers suggest this is a behavioral adaptation from KGB weapons training, allowing for a quick draw of a firearm. The hosts discuss how professional "milieus" often create distinct physical mannerisms and corporate identities.
