Weed is actually ‘rarely justified’ to treat anxiety or depression, says major scientific review

Weed is actually ‘rarely justified’ to treat anxiety or depression, says major scientific review

A little green might not be a cure for the blues. New research suggests medical marijuana isn’t the mental health miracle many hope for, finding little evidence that it can effectively treat conditions like anxiety, depression or PTSD. “In the absence of robust medical or counselling support, the use of medicinal cannabis in these cases … Read more

Frail Andy Dick spotted being pushed around LA in wheelchair

Frail Andy Dick spotted being pushed around LA in wheelchair

Recent photos of comedian Andy Dick have sparked renewed concern, showing the 60-year-old looking frail as he was pushed in a wheelchair through the streets of Los Angeles. Dressed in a relaxed mauve-pink T-shirt, red plaid pajama pants, and black clogs, the “Andy Dick Show” star appeared a shadow of his former self just days … Read more

Are you ‘Ozempic sober’? GLP-1s are making users feel less drunk

Are you ‘Ozempic sober’? GLP-1s are making users feel less drunk

Slimmer waist, weaker buzz? A new study suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — commonly used for diabetes and weight loss — may also blunt the effects of alcohol. That might be bad news for casual drinkers, but scientists at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute said it could open the door to a … Read more

Ex-Big Brother star accuses ‘party girl influencers’ of secretly struggling with substance abuse while glamorizing lifestyle

Ex-Big Brother star accuses ‘party girl influencers’ of secretly struggling with substance abuse while glamorizing lifestyle

A viral social media storm has erupted after Perth-raised podcaster and former Big Brother star Julia Rangiheuea, 31, accused some of the most popular “party girl influencers” of secretly struggling with substance abuse issues, while glamorizing the very lifestyle that nearly ruined her own life. Rangiheuea, who shares her sobriety journey as @recoveringpartygirl on social media and … Read more

Playboy twins say moving in with Hugh Hefner ‘crumbled’ their identities, led to substance abuse

Playboy twins say moving in with Hugh Hefner ‘crumbled’ their identities, led to substance abuse

At 19 years old, former Playboy Playmates — and twins — Karissa and Kristina Shannon’s lives took a drastic turn after moving into Hugh Hefner‘s Playboy Mansion. In a new interview, the twins, now 35, open up about the troubling experience they shared while living in the mansion with Hefner, who died in 2017, and fellow Playmates, … Read more

Exclusive | Gen Z women abuse stimulants, binge-drink more than any other group, studies find

Exclusive | Gen Z women abuse stimulants, binge-drink more than any other group, studies find

Gen Z women are abusing stimulants and binge drinking more than their male counterparts — and any other age group, new studies have found. Nearly 37% of women ages 18 to 25 reported excessively popping uppers such as Adderall and Ritalin in the past year, more than double that reported by women older than them, … Read more

Aaron Carter became ‘even more violent’ after family got restraining order: documentary

Aaron Carter became ‘even more violent’ after family got restraining order: documentary

It’s no secret Aaron Carter struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues in the years leading up to his tragic death in 2022. Now, a new documentary, titled “The Carters,” exposes intimate, never-before-shared details behind the famous family’s history of loss, trauma and heartbreak.  In the two-part documentary premiering April 15 on Paramount+, Aaron’s twin sister, … Read more

Massive spike in pregnancy-related death in the US — here’s which states fare the worst

Massive spike in pregnancy-related death in the US — here’s which states fare the worst

The United States continues to have the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy nations — and new research suggests the crisis is deepening.  A study published this week in JAMA Network Open found that the rate of these “largely preventable” deaths rose by nearly 28% between 2018 and 2022. “The concerning rates in the US … Read more

Liam Payne’s death was a ‘wake-up call’ for former One Direction members: report

Liam Payne’s death was a ‘wake-up call’ for former One Direction members: report

Two months after Liam Payne’s tragic death at 31, his former One Direction bandmates — including Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson — are now reevaluating their bond. “[Liam’s death] was a wake-up call for all of them. Prior, they kept in touch sporadically but didn’t have close friendships at all,” a source told Us Weekly on Wednesday. The … Read more

Liam Payne’s eerie 2010 tweet about his funeral goes viral after he’s laid to rest

Liam Payne’s eerie 2010 tweet about his funeral goes viral after he’s laid to rest

Fans are looking back at a heartbreaking message Liam Payne wrote online years prior to his tragic death at 31. “If I died would you come to ma funeral …?” he penned on X, formerly Twitter, in 2010. The tweet resurfaced a day after a private funeral was held for the late pop star on Wednesday. Liam … Read more

Liam Payne’s body flown back to UK ahead of funeral

Liam Payne’s body flown back to UK ahead of funeral

Liam Payne’s body was brought back to the UK on Wednesday ahead of his funeral. The former One Direction member’s body had been held in Argentina since his tragic death at 31. The release of Payne’s body was initially delayed until the completion of the toxicology tests. The late singer’s body was taken home by Geoff Payne, … Read more

Nicole Scherzinger pays tribute to Liam Payne after it was revealed they were texting the day he died

Nicole Scherzinger pays tribute to Liam Payne after it was revealed they were texting the day he died

Nicole Scherzinger has broken her silence following Liam Payne’s tragic death at the age of 31. On Friday, the 46-year-old shared an emotional Instagram tribute to Payne. Alongside Simon Cowell, Scherzinger is credited for forming the late singer’s boy band One Direction, which included Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson, in the 2010 “The X … Read more

Liam Payne’s sister Nicola ‘went cold’ learning of his death online: ‘Hope you finally found peace’

Liam Payne’s sister Nicola ‘went cold’ learning of his death online: ‘Hope you finally found peace’

Nicola Payne is penning a touching tribute to her late brother, Liam Payne, following his tragic death at 31. “When I saw the news pop up on my phone that you had left us I went cold, I wanted to so much for this to be untrue,” she began in a lengthy Instagram statement on Monday. “I … Read more

Liam Payne’s ex Danielle Peazer shares singer’s final message to her ‘a couple of weeks’ before his death

Liam Payne’s ex Danielle Peazer shares singer’s final message to her ‘a couple of weeks’ before his death

Liam Payne’s ex-girlfriend Danielle Peazer, who dated the singer on and off for two years until 2013, is speaking out after his tragic death at 31. The dancer, 36, shared a heartfelt letter to Instagram on Sunday, revealing the final sentiments the One Direction alum sent to her before his death. “Receiving a message from you a couple of weeks … Read more

One Direction fans honor Liam Payne with tattoos tribute after his death: ‘The saddest way possible’

One Direction fans honor Liam Payne with tattoos tribute after his death: ‘The saddest way possible’

One Direction fans are honoring Liam Payne in a permanent way following his tragic death at 31. Many people got a tattoo of five arrows, which matches the one Payne had on his own arm because the time “feels right,” per the Daily Mail. The five arrows represent the five members of the boy band: … Read more

Liam Payne’s dad Geoff arrives in Argentina after singer’s death

Liam Payne’s dad Geoff arrives in Argentina after singer’s death

Liam Payne’s father, Geoff Payne, has stepped out for the first time since his son’s tragic death at 31.   Geoff traveled from the UK to Argentina and was spotted leaving his hotel Friday morning, on his way to the Buenos Aires Judicial Office, per TMZ. Geoff wore a navy suit as he walked through the … Read more

‘Devastated’ Louis Tomlinson spotted with family at beach house one day after Liam Payne’s death: photos

‘Devastated’ Louis Tomlinson spotted with family at beach house one day after Liam Payne’s death: photos

Louis Tomlinson was spotted for the first time in Malibu, California, one day after Liam Payne’s tragic death at 31. On Thursday, Tomlinson, 32, was photographed at a luxury Airbnb during a family holiday. The singer sported a white t-shirt and sunglasses. Tomlinson appeared relaxed as he chatted with his pregnant sister, Lottie, and her … Read more

Liam Payne’s ‘poignant’ letter to his 10-year-old self resurfaces after his death: ‘Cherish every moment’

Liam Payne’s ‘poignant’ letter to his 10-year-old self resurfaces after his death: ‘Cherish every moment’

A 2020 letter Liam Payne wrote to his 10-year-old self has resurfaced in the wake of his tragic death at 31. On Thursday, a video was posted to BBC Radio 2’s Instagram account in which host Scott Mills speaks about the time Payne was a guest on his show at the height of COVID-19. “During … Read more

Zayn Malik speaks out after Liam Payne’s death: ‘I loved and respected you dearly’

Zayn Malik speaks out after Liam Payne’s death: ‘I loved and respected you dearly’

Zayn Malik has spoken out for the first time after Liam Payne’s tragic death at 31.   On Thursday, the singer, 31, shared a heartbreaking photo of himself and Payne appearing to cuddle while sleeping on a tour bus. “Love you bro,” he wrote, with a heart emoji. On a second slide, Malik continued, “Liam, I … Read more

One Direction release heartfelt statement on Liam Payne’s death: ‘We will miss him terribly’

One Direction release heartfelt statement on Liam Payne’s death: ‘We will miss him terribly’

Former boy band One Direction has released a joint statement following Liam Payne’s tragic death at 31.   “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing,” Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson wrote in a statement shared to Instagram Thursday. “In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more … Read more