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Drugs for weight loss have the potential to completely transform healthcare by delaying the aging process and extending life expectancy and quality of life. Leading scientists have made this stark statement in response to research that were presented at the European Society of Cardiology Conference in London last week. Studies have already shown that semaglutide , which is marketed under the names Ozempic and Wegovy , lowers the risk of death in patients with cardiovascular disease who are overweight or obese. However, more recent research has shown that Ozempic has effects that go beyond what was once thought to be possible for the medication. Researchers found that those who took the medication died at a decreased rate from all causes, not just cardiovascular ones. "Semaglutide has far-reaching benefits beyond what we initially imagined," Yale School of Medicine Professor Harlan Krumholz stated. It goes beyond just preventing heart attacks. They are advocates for ...

According to authorities, rookie Ricky Pearsall of the San Francisco 49ers was shot during a "attempted robbery" in Union Square. According to a statement from the San Francisco 49ers , the 23-year-old "sustained a bullet wound to his chest and is in serious but stable condition." Police responded to a shooting incident just before 4 p.m. local time and discovered two men "suffering from injuries," according to a statement from the San Francisco Police Department. "During the attempted robbery, a physical altercation ensued, and both the suspect and victim were injured," according to the SFPD. Sources told ABC News that preliminary evidence suggests the wide receiver was singled out because of a Rolex watch he was sporting. Authorities said in a statement that the suspect is in custody and that charges are pending at this time. The National Football League reports that Pearsall , a first-round draft selection, resumed practice this past we...

In a recent TruthSocial post , former president Donald Trump stated that he anticipated Florida's marijuana ballot initiative to pass, but he also urged the state government to enact legislation prohibiting the drug's usage in public places. "Whether people like it or not, this will happen through the approval of the Voters, so it should be done correctly," the former president wrote, adding that "personal amounts of marijuana will be legalized for adults with Amendment 3 in Florida , like so many other States that have already given their approval." It is imperative that the State Legislature appropriately enact rules that forbid its use in public areas , in order to prevent the pervasive stench of marijuana that permeates many Democrat-run cities. Trump claimed that making marijuana illegal would "waste Taxpayer Dollars arresting adults with personal amounts of it on them," framing his stance as one that was in line with his "Make A...

The introduction of GLP-1 agonists , a family of drugs that were first created to treat type 2 diabetes but have now achieved unheard-of popularity due to their effectiveness in helping patients lose weight , is one example of such innovation. Some medications, like semaglutide , have drawn notice for their capacity to assist patients in losing large quantities of weight, enhancing blood sugar regulation , and lowering their risk of cardiovascular disease. The quick spread of these drugs, despite their evident advantages, raises questions about long-term effects, dependency, and the wider ramifications for our relationship with food and health. GLP-1 agonists function by imitating the actions of glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone that slows stomach emptying, raises insulin production, and lowers glucagon release. As a result, these drugs have a remarkable ability to lower hunger , induce satiety , and improve glycemic control , all of which contribute to weight loss and the manag...

After his Formula One début ended in a collision, teenager Kimi Antonelli was announced as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes for 2025.  In the first practice session of Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza , Antonelli replaced George Russell. Less than two circuits and ten minutes passed during his maiden debut at the Parabolica because he lost control of his Mercedes .  Team principal Toto Wolff affirmed Antonelli's elevation as a junior driver with the team and said the incident would not affect his chances of winning an F1 race . Alongside Georg e, Antonelli expressed his pleasure over being named a Mercedes works driver and thanked the team for their belief in him and support. Though he is still learning, he believes he is prepared for the chance. Giannis Antonelli , an Italian Formula One driver, became a colleague of the Monza squad after making a strong F2 debut. With little time on the circuit, two-time Karting and Formula 4 winner Antonelli cras...

Reconstructing its remains may have led to the discovery of a new species of dinosaur. A team from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) was able to reassemble the unique green dinosaur fossil that was found in southeast Utah. According to a National Geographic article, the 150 million year old dinosaur was initially seen in 2007 amidst a "logjam" of several dinosaur bones from different species, including camarasauru s, stegosaurus , diplodocu s, and allosaurus . According to NatGeo , the bones gathered for reconstruction do not come from a single dinosaur. Rather, they are an amalgam of components from two or more extinct reptiles belonging to the same species that were discovered at the location.   Since this species may be new to science, its identity is unknown, but scientists think that because of its distinctive long neck and "four sturdy legs," it is a member of the genus Diplodocus. NEW DINOSAUR SPECIES SIMILAR TO T. REX FOUND...

The band Oasis issued a warning against reselling at inflated prices, so tickets for their reunion concert are now available for purchase. Even before the tickets went on sale at 09:00 BS T, users experiencing difficulties gaining access to the three websites - Ticketmaster , See Tickets , and Gigsandtours - selling tickets for the UK dates reported problems. The line-up for the July and August 2025 London gigs at Wembley Stadium had more than a million people ahead of it within minutes of tickets going on sale. The three ticket sellers diverted customers to a page stating that their websites were experiencing heavy demand, while others were placed in what they called a "queue for the queue".   In Ireland , tickets for the August 2025 concerts at Dublin's Croke Par k went on sale one hour early. While some users claimed they were behind more than 500,000 other fans in their quest for tickets, others complained they were having trouble reaching the Ticketmaster websi...

Human testing has not yet started, but a team of researchers expects that an injection of chemicals discovered in moles could help alleviate hair loss. A study that was just published this week in the journal Nature suggests that treating unsightly skin moles may be one way to treat hair loss. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have been examining skin moles for almost ten years in an effort to determine why they grow such long hairs. Their latest study demonstrates that specific chemicals found in these moles encourage the growth of hair. Maksim Plikus , a developmental and cell biology professor at UC Irvine and the study's principal author, stated, "Those hairy skin moles are clues provided by nature." Individuals typically lose 50–100 hairs a day , after which the stem cells in their hair follicles produce new hair. However, the stem cells in those who have baldness or pattern baldness—what medical professionals refer to as alopecia or androgen...

In her first in-person interview as the Democratic presidential contender, Vice President Kamala Harris talked about her agenda for 2025 while steering clear of contentious subjects. She positioned herself as a pragmatic who would, if elected, strike a balance between upholding the legacy of the Biden-Harris administration and forging her own course. Regarding her policy stances since her previous presidential campaign, Harris also fielded inquiries. She underlined how crucial it is to reach an understanding and create consensus in order to address issues. Defending her shifting stances Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate from California , has changed her position on a number of significant issues since 2019. These include co-sponsoring "Medicare for All," endorsing a Green New Deal , decriminalizing immigration, and being against hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking." Harris insists that her moral principles have not altered, acknowledging th...

Former President Donald Trump stated that he would like to make IVF treatment free for women if he were to win a second term in office, but he did not specify how exactly this proposal would be funded or implemented. "I'm announcing today at an event in Michigan that under the Trump administration, your i nsurance company will be required to pay for — or your government will pay for — all costs associated with IVF treatment ," he said in a significant announcement. "Simply put, because we want more babie s." IVF procedures are infamously costly; a single round can run into the tens of thousands of dollars . It takes several rounds for many women, and success is not assured.  See Here The declaration is made at a time when Democrats have been severely criticizing Trump for his involvement in selecting the justices of the Supreme Court who reversed Roe v. Wade, ending the nation's constitutional right to an abortion. A surge of restrictions, including ...

Due to the catastrophic drought that is affecting Southern Africa, 70 million people lack access to enough food and water. A people and their animals are gathered on a dry riverbank in the northern Zimbabwean province of Mudzi , where men are excavating the riverbed to retrieve the last few drops of water.  There is pressure on the water supply in Kurima village because more people are coming down to this particular riverbed as other portions of the district's rivers and dams have dried up. There are various holes in the riverbed big enough to hold a single bucket, where women wash clothes, children bathe, and cattle drink water. Five-time mother Gracious Phiri tells the BBC that she now needs to walk farther than normal to get water. In Zimbabwe , food is scarce, and 7.7 million people live in famine . The proportion of Mudzi households who have access to reasonably priced, wholesome food has decreased by over 50% in comparison to prior years. Children have been especially h...

The creator of Spanx, Sara Blakely, unveiled a shoe that purports to be as comfortable as a pair of sneakers while still having the appearance of high heels. Of course, jokes on the internet started to surface. When a high heel and a sneaker cross paths, what do you get? Sara Blakely , the founder of Spanx, founded the luxury shoe and shoe brand Sneex. Although Blakely' s most recent innovation has only been on the market for a week, the reaction to the "hy-heels " has been varied on the internet. Some understand it, some are strongly against it, and some value the vision. According to a press release from the firm, Sneex "blends the style of a traditional high heel with the performance and comfort of a sneaker." What you should know is as follows. Sara Blakely sold SPANX to Blackstone in 2021 for $1.2B. She's back with Sneex, a high heel that collapses into a sneaker, retailing for $395 to $595. It's not uncommon to see a tech founder have repeat l...

According to a statement released by his company on Wednesday , South Korean singer Taeil has left the K-pop group NCT following allegations of an undisclosed sexual offense . The 30-year-old member of NCT will leave the boy band after finding out he has been "accused in a criminal case related to a sexual crime," according to a statement his agency, SM Entertainment , posted on X. Though the label did not elaborate on the specifics of the alleged offense, it stated that Taeil , whose real name is Moon Tae-il , could no longer "continue his activities with the team" because it "recognised the seriousness of the situation". Taeil has not addressed the accusations in the media. SM Entertainment went on to say that he is helping the police investigation in any way possible. According to the statement, which was issued in Korean and translated by Associated Press, "We will provide further statements as the investigation progresses." According...

An artifact in a museum sustained significant damage due to an accident caused by a 4-year-old boy. A little child broke a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar that was on exhibit without being protected by glass on Friday, August 23 , while visiting Israel's Hecht Museum with his parents, according to CNN. The Hecht Museum gave an explanation for its choice to show some antiques without safety glass to PEOPLE, stating that the museum's founder, Reuben Hecht, wanted to make sure the relics were available to the public. Hecht Museum general manager Dr. Inbal Rivlin affirms that even with the jar broken, the practice would go on because "the museum believes there is a special charm in experiencing an archaeological find without any obstructions." The damaged artifact does have a little bright spot. The jar will be restored by Roy Shafir , a conservation specialist from the University of Haifa's School of Archaeology and Marine Cultures, according to the Hecht Museum...