Government researchers have found that a widely prescribed asthma drug originally sold by Merck & Co may be linked to serious mental health problems for some patients, according to a scientific presentation reviewed by Reuters. The US researchers found that the drug, sold under the brand name Singulair and generically as montelukast, attaches to multiple brain … Read more
Seconds before a young Dutch woman was about to voluntarily end her own life, she changed her mind. Romy, 22, who suffered from clinical depression, eating disorders, and anorexia due to childhood abuse, made the heartbreaking decision to end her life in accordance with legislation in the Netherlands, which allows for euthanasia under certain circumstances. … Read more
Jab for joy. A landmark new study has found that obese teens who are given semaglutide weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, may see an improvement in their mental health, including a reduced risk of suicide. This research contradicts previous concerns about the potential of drugs like Ozempic to trigger suicidal ideation and self-harm … Read more
Lisa Marie Presley had a difficult time letting go of her son Benjamin after he died by suicide at age 27 in 2020. The late 54-year-old wrote in her posthumous memoir, “From Here to the Great Unknown,” that she kept Benjamin’s body on dry ice at her home in Los Angeles for two months after his … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s uncle died by suicide in his home six months ago. It was a shock to the entire family. Since the funeral, we have helped to settle his affairs, including cleaning out his home to get it ready for sale. My husband’s cousin (the uncle’s daughter) has had an understandably difficult time … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been placed on suicide watch inside the Brooklyn jail where he awaits trial for his alleged sex crimes as the 54-year-old’s mental state is unclear, according to a report. The rapper being added to the watch is a “preventative measure” days after he was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation … Read more
It’s over for Michael Madsen and DeAnna Madsen. The 66-year-old has filed for divorce from his estranged wife, DeAnna Madsen, after 28 years of marriage. Madsen cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split, per court documents obtained by the Post, and claimed that they officially separated shortly after their 26-year-old son Hudson died by suicide … Read more
It’s been a long road back for Linkin Park, one of the biggest bands of the 21st century. After lead singer Chester Bennington died by suicide in 2017, the alt-metal powerhouses that mixed hard rock with hip-hop went on an indefinite hiatus, with their future uncertain. But after meeting Dead Sara singer Emily Armstrong in … Read more
Kate Middleton’s brother, James Middleton, is sharing his mental health struggles in his upcoming memoir, “Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life.” James, 37, revealed that he previously dealt with suicidal thoughts in an excerpt from his book published by the Daily Mail Friday. “Life is no longer worth living. I feel suicidal. I … Read more
Melissa Rivers revealed Saturday that her relationship with her mom — late comedic icon Joan Rivers — was “very hard” after her father’s 1987 suicide. Now, in a conversation with PEOPLE, Melissa says the family faced unspeakable grief afterward — and her relationship with her mom was torn apart. “Suicide is very complicated for the … Read more
Slash’s stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight left suicide notes before tragically taking her life in a rental unit, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed to The Post on Monday. The Guns N’ Roses guitarist’s 25-year-old stepchild passed away on July 19 of hydrogen sulfide toxicity. Her manner of death was ruled a suicide. The coroner just released … Read more
Two new studies find that the popular weight loss and diabetes drug semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, does not increase the risk of depression and suicide. But while two medical doctors who examined the research call the results “reassuring,” they say that neither study “fully answers the question of whether these … Read more
Allison Holker has found love again. The 36-year-old shared a glimpse into her new relationship on social media, a year and a half after her husband, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, died by suicide. Holker posted a picture on Instagram Wednesday of two shadows that appeared to be herself holding hands with the mystery man. She captioned … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, my partner and I moved to a new community, befriending a neighbor whose initial kindness and generosity impressed us greatly. When the neighbor learned I was unemployed, his influence enabled me to secure a position with his company. In a professional setting, however, the neighbor revealed a personality that was … Read more
Elizabeth Taylor tried to kill herself when she was married to her fourth husband, Eddie Fisher. The new HBO documentary “Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes” which premiered Aug. 3, features interviews that the late movie star had with journalist Richard Meryman from 1964 to 1965. Taylor called her marriage to Fisher “one big friggin’ awful mistake” … Read more
Meghan Markle opened up about her past experience dealing with suicidal thoughts during her and Prince Harry’s new joint interview. The couple sat down with Jane Pauley for an episode of “CBS Sunday Morning” released on Markle’s 43rd birthday on Sunday to discuss their new initiative, The Parents Network, aimed at helping parents whose children have … Read more
The tragic suicides of Robin Williams in 2014 and of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain in 2018 led to a surge in suicidal thoughts and behaviors among the public, a troubling new report from Columbia University finds. Columbia researchers developed a computer model that estimated the amount of suicidal ideation and the number of suicides that … Read more
Ozempic has been hailed as a game-changing weight loss wonder drug, but its superpowers seem to extend well beyond treating Type 2 diabetes. Canadian endocrinologist Daniel J. Drucker — a diabetes treatment pioneer whose work paved the way for Ozempic — is sharing what’s next for this class of drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone, … Read more
A suicide pod dubbed the “Tesla of euthanasia” will be used for the first time next week. Sarco, a 3D-printed capsule, was first unveiled at the Venice Design Festival in 2019 and reportedly offers a painless death within 10 minutes of entering with the push of a button, reported Metro. It works by flooding the … Read more
Christina Applegate cleared up recent comments she made about her difficult battle with multiple sclerosis. Earlier this month, the 52-year-old actress released an episode of her “MeSsy” podcast that was recorded at the beginning of 2024 and said that she doesn’t “enjoy living” because of her MS diagnosis. “I don’t enjoy it. I don’t enjoy things … Read more