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Pharmaceuticals

James Tapper

I’m half the man I used to be. But what if I stop taking the jabs?

James Tapper is healthier, fitter and a born-again fashion victim. However, the science is complicated and keeping the weight off could prove tricky

Mon 16 Feb 2026

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