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After decades of research, Vertex Pharmaceuticals now has an approved pain medication. Can one of the world’s most powerful ...

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As a competitive powerlifter, Nathan Zenero has a unique talent for lifting heavy things. He’s also taken on more than a few challenges in his life, including sports injuries and thyroid cancer.