Factor in Eli Lilly weight-loss drug could help treat certain eating disorders, study finds

Factor in Eli Lilly weight-loss drug could help treat certain eating disorders, study finds

Researchers monitoring the brain activity of a patient with a severe binge-eating problem reported that Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 weight-loss drug appeared to temporarily suppress food-craving signals in the “reward center” of the brain. These are the first direct measurements of brain activity in a person receiving tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for … Read more

Common condition could be a key risk factor for Parkinson’s disease: study

Common condition could be a key risk factor for Parkinson’s disease: study

Parkinson’s disease — which can cause tremors, slow movement and stiffness — is believed to affect 1 in every 336 Americans. The exact cause of the neurodegenerative disorder is not known, but it is believed to stem from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Now, three hospitals in Korea are reporting that patients with … Read more

The top reasons Ozempic users are going to the hospital — and the ‘Wild West’ factor that could be driving an unexpected issue

The top reasons Ozempic users are going to the hospital — and the ‘Wild West’ factor that could be driving an unexpected issue

Though popular weight loss jabs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been deemed safe and effective by the FDA, concerning side effects are sending some users to the ER. A staggering one in eight adults in the US have used a GLP-1, and a study published last month in the Annals of Internal Medicine revealed how often these … Read more

John Lithgow responds to J.K. Rowling backlash after joining ‘Harry Potter’ series: ‘Why is this a factor?’

John Lithgow responds to J.K. Rowling backlash after joining ‘Harry Potter’ series: ‘Why is this a factor?’

John Lithgow isn’t being intimidated by “Harry Potter” fans. The actor, 79, did an interview with The Times of London published Sunday where he addressed the backlash he’s gotten for joining HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series because of J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans controversies. Lithgow said he “absolutely” didn’t expect to get so much hate from the … Read more

Howie Mandel gets into fiery exchange over Liam Payne’s death with ‘X Factor’ alum

Howie Mandel gets into fiery exchange over Liam Payne’s death with ‘X Factor’ alum

The gloves came off when Howie Mandel and “The X Factor” alum Katie Waissel clashed over Liam Payne’s death and whether the singing competition show had a “duty of care” when it came to his mental health decline. The pair appeared on “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” where they got into a heated exchange over the “legal and … Read more

Revisit Liam Payne’s original ‘X Factor’ audition — where he met future girlfriend Cheryl Cole

Revisit Liam Payne’s original ‘X Factor’ audition — where he met future girlfriend Cheryl Cole

Liam Payne’s life changed forever when he auditioned for “The X Factor.” The singer — who died Wednesday after falling from his hotel balcony at age 31 — originally appeared on the UK singing competition series in 2008, where he met his future girlfriend, Cheryl Cole. The pair dated from 2016 to 2018 and had … Read more

Lack of sleep could be a factor in a ‘silent epidemic,’ shares the same effects of alcoholism: expert

Lack of sleep could be a factor in a ‘silent epidemic,’ shares the same effects of alcoholism: expert

More than a third of adults fail to get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night — and the scarcity of shuteye can have a surprising effect. Lack of sleep can lead to what some experts refer to as a “silent epidemic” — a condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which … Read more

‘The Conners’ star Emma Kenney on ‘fearless’ John Goodman — and his ‘intimidation factor’

‘The Conners’ star Emma Kenney on ‘fearless’ John Goodman — and his ‘intimidation factor’

Much like its onscreen family, “The Conners” has faced its challenges over the years — going back to its original sitcom “Roseanne” and the exits of several of its leads, including star Roseanne Barr. But one fixture has remained: John Goodman. “He is really fearless,” Kenney, 24, also known for “Shameless,” told The Post about … Read more

Britney Spears ‘absolutely hated’ her judging stint on ‘The X Factor’: ‘Not my thing’

Britney Spears ‘absolutely hated’ her judging stint on ‘The X Factor’: ‘Not my thing’

Britney Spears has revealed that she “absolutely hated” her time on the judging panel on “The X Factor.” Writing in her new memoir “The Woman In Me,” which hit stores Tuesday, the singer recalled her short-lived stint on the show. “Feeling like I needed more direction, I decided to go back to work. I tried … Read more

Simon Cowell, creator of ‘America’s Got Talent,’ hints at ‘X Factor’ revival

Simon Cowell, creator of ‘America’s Got Talent,’ hints at ‘X Factor’ revival

It’s a yes from Simon Cowell. The former 63-year-old host of “The X Factor” wants to bring back the popular reality music competition show, which ran for 3 seasons and last aired in 2013. “I like working with groups, and there aren’t that many groups at the moment, and we found some great groups on … Read more

Marital stress revealed as one key factor in heart attacks: Yale study

Marital stress revealed as one key factor in heart attacks: Yale study

Divorce is no longer the only concern associated with irreconcilable differences. Being in a committed, cohabitating relationship has been linked with better health and heart disease prognosis in previous studies, but a new study found that severe marital stress may be linked to a worse recovery after a heart attack. Researchers at the Yale School … Read more

Hugh Jackman’s birth chart: The secret behind the showman’s ‘X’ factor

Hugh Jackman’s birth chart: The secret behind the showman’s ‘X’ factor

Hugh Jackman’s astrology and zodiac sign reveal how he has enchanted the world as one of the most prolific theater, musical and film actors of the modern day, Source link

Psychologists have uncovered a key factor that helps to thwart romantic avoidance

Psychologists have uncovered a key factor that helps to thwart romantic avoidance

New research provides evidence that positive relationship events play an important role in romantic attachment avoidance. The findings, which have been published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, indicate that positive relationship events in everyday life predict decreases in romantic avoidance over time. Attachment theory describes how people bond with others and maintain … Read more

Billy Eichner Stands Firm on Homophobia as a Cause of ‘Bros’ Bad Box Office: ‘It Was a Factor’

Billy Eichner Stands Firm on Homophobia as a Cause of ‘Bros’ Bad Box Office: ‘It Was a Factor’

Billy Eichner isn’t backing away from his assessment that the poor box office performance of his gay romantic comedy “Bros” was due at least in part to homophobia. Speaking at the 2022 New Yorker Festival on Friday, Eichner reiterated his point that that in many parts of the country, anti-gay sentiment is a powerful social … Read more