Next-generation GLP-1 agents like retatrutide and orforglipron offer unprecedented weight loss but come with serious side effects and unknown long-term risks. Understand the real safety profile before starting.
Author: Eugene Matthias
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Spinal cord injury causes loss of movement and sensation, but modern rehab and assistive devices can restore independence. Learn how therapy, exoskeletons, FES cycling, and peer support help people rebuild their lives after SCI.