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The buzz around appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic has skyrocketed thanks to social media, but as these medications gain popularity, it's crucial to remember that scientific understanding of their effects is still evolving.

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Karen Thrussell, from Melbourne, Australia, was busy working and being a mom to her two daughters when she started gaining weight around her stomach, something her doctors attributed to menopause. It wasn't until the 48-year-old retail consultant and lecturer noticed an unusual feeling in her abdomen which led her to seek additional medical advice, ultimately leading to a diagnosis of retroperitoneal liposarcoma, and a 16.5-pound tumor which likely had been growing for approximately five years.

Mom of Two, 48, Was Told Her Weight Gain Was Due To Menopause, But It Turned Out To Be a 16-Pound Tumor

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Jennifer Lopez is catching shade as users on Instagram react to recent photos of her. The singer and actress is fresh from her 55th birthday last week, and Just Jared made sure to mention her as the “birthday girl.”. Continuing with the bicycle rides she’s been making July headlines...

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Note: This article includes mentions of suicide. In 1998, it was impossible to turn on a television or pass a newsstand without encountering the name "Monica Lewinsky." As her affair with former president Bill Clinton became public knowledge and torpedoed her budding career in the nation's capital, it's likely she never expected the long-standing infamy she would endure in its aftermath, either. After all, the then 20-something White House intern said: "I never expected to fall in love with the president," according to the Washington Post.

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Shirley Chung, a former 'Top Chef' contestant, revealed her stage 4 tongue cancer diagnosis through a heartfelt video on Instagram. Chung, who appeared in the show's 11th season, announced that doctors diagnosed her in December. The video showed her and her partner, Jimmy Lee, shaving their heads, symbolizing their battle against the illness.

'Top Chef's' Shirley Chung Overlooked Early Tongue Cancer Symptoms Due To Busy Schedule After Stage 4 Diagnosis

Jennifer Lopez‘s kids are growing by leaps and bounds and the star is proud to show off the adorable “coconuts” despite her divorce drama. This quarter has seen the Atlas actress release some stunning music videos, feature in her hit AI love story, and even launch a new Delola flavor, the Light Margarita. However, most of these accomplishments have been drowned by the ever-intensifying rumors of her and Ben Affleck’s divorce, which grows more real by the day.

Jennifer Lopez Proudly Shows Off Her ‘Coconuts’ in Heartwarming Post

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Ozempic has been called Hollywood’s 'worst kept secret' for weight loss, but is it safe for everyone?

Worried About ‘Ozempic Face’? What an MD Wants You to Know about Ozempic Side Effects

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Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmDMedically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmDOzempic (semaglutide) belongs to a group of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists that help treat type 2 diabetes. This medication is a once-weekly injection that helps regulate blood sugar and slows gastric (stomach) emptying to reduce appetite.Following your exact dosing schedule is essential for the medication to work correctly. However, you might miss a dose, which may cause several side effects like constipation and nausea.Understanding Ozempic DosingOzempic is available in three pre-filled disposable pens and is color-coded according to the dose each pen delivers in milligrams (mg).
		
						
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What Happens When You Miss an Ozempic Dose?

Today on “Rating Olympic Athletes’ Junk in Their Trunks,” we have one serious hunk of man meat: French diver Jules Bouyer. Ah, poor Alexis Jandard. The French diver and Olympic hopeful seemed to be fishing for words of encouragement from his over 93,000 Instagram followers recently. The 27-year-old posted an image of himself alongside his teammate, 22-year-old Jules Bouyer.

French Diver Jules Bouyer Sparks Frenzy With Wild Olympics Look

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Jonathan Owens watched Simone Biles make history in Paris. The decorated gymnast completed her comeback by leading Team USA to gold in the team all-around event. Biles broke a U.S. gymnastics record by winning her eighth career Olympic medal. Owens witnessed his wife's momentous achievement ...

Simone Biles' Husband's Epic Olympics T-Shirt Is Going Viral

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His 23-year-old son died by suicide in February. What he saw on his son's phone was horrifying: “If he hadn't seen this, he would be alive today."

His son died by suicide. He wants every parent to know what he found on his kid's phone.

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On the 25th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s final film, Eyes Wide Shut, Nicole Kidman shares how the director made the filming "torturous" for her and her now ex-husband Tom Cruise.RadarOnline.com can reveal Kidman spent six weeks rehearsing a scene that was eventually cut, while Kubrick allegedly mined her and Cruise’s marriage in the psycho-sexual thriller.The bizarre film included a massive orgy and dark rituals as it followed Cruise’s character, Bill Harford, who set out on a late-night odyssey seeking sexual fulfillment.Kidman said the filming was initially supposed to take six months, but lasted almost three years, adding: “I would have...

Orgies, Marijuana, Endless Rehearsals and Video Games: Nicole Kidman Reveals Torturous Filming of ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ With Ex-Husband Tom Cruise

What’s Bette Midler’s secret to a long and happy marriage? Sleeping in separate bedrooms!The actress and singer, 78, is about to celebrate her 40th anniversary with husband Martin von Haselberg, 75 – and RadarOnline.com can reveal the couple never once shared a room.And there’s a good reason for that! Midler exposed her longtime partner in a new interview, saying: “My husband snores.”Midler and von Haselberg tied the knot in Las Vegas in December 1984 after just six weeks of dating – and they now share daughter Sophie von Haselberg, 37, who appears alongside her mom in the new comedy The...

Bette Midler, 78, Reveals Why She’s Never Once Shared Bed With Husband of 40 Years: ‘It’s Separate Bedrooms… He Snores!’

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Some people are overdosing from certain products marketed for weight loss, federal health officials are warning.The FDA has received reports of dosing errors involving compounded semaglutide injectable products dispensed in multiple-dose vials, resulting in patients seeking medical attention or requiring hospitalization, the agency stated. Dosing errors came as a result of people measuring and self-administering incorrect amounts, and health care providers miscalculating doses of the cheaper, compounded versions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, the agency said Friday in an alert. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fainting, headache, migraine, dehydration, acute pancreatitis and gallstones, according to the FDA.A majority of the...

People are overdosing on weight-loss injections, FDA warns

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Only about a quarter of patients prescribed Ozempic or Wegovy stay on the drugs for more than two years, according to a newly published investigation, which suggests many recipients of the weight loss and diabetes treatment injections may be quitting due to adverse health effects and other reasons. Ozempic (semaglutide)...

Patients Usually Stop Taking Ozempic, Wegovy Injections After Just Two Years: Reuters

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Slimming jabs: 'I thought my body was shutting down'

For those with severe weight issues, semaglutide – the active ingredient in slimming drugs – can be a life-changer. Celebrity success stories have massively increased demand,...

Slimming jabs: 'I thought my body was shutting down'

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