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Side Effects: Four Studies Worth Passing On

Kissing celiacs, Ozempic genes, Viagra for the brain, and a UTI test that actually works. This week's evidence is weird, useful, and worth your time.

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A recent study at Columbia's Celiac Disease Center challenges common beliefs about gluten transfer through kissing. In trials involving couples, it was discovered that kissing after one partner ingested gluten resulted in minimal gluten transfer, often below the 20 ppm threshold considered safe for individuals with celiac disease. Interestingly, drinking water prior to kissing significantly reduced gluten levels in saliva. Additional research explored genetic factors influencing weight loss with GLP-1 receptor medications, while other studies evaluated sildenafil's potential in treating Leigh syndrome and clarified boric acid's compatibility with rapid AST methods.

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Side Effects: Four Studies Worth Passing On

  • by Kerri Miller

  • April 9, 2026

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