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Scientists Discover Another Hormone That Could Revolutionize Weight-Loss Drugs iStock Even though weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are medical breakthroughs, scientists are continuing to work on the next generation of obesity drugs . The latest discovery involves another hormone known as amylin, which scientists say could help revolutionize weight-loss drugs as we know them. RELATED: Why Up to 75% of People on Weight-Loss Drugs Stop Taking Them, Cardiologist Says ....

Scientists Identify 4 Key Supplements That May Aid Weight Loss Shutterstock Bear in mind no stand-alone supplement can replace a healthy lifestyle . “There are so many gimmicky, magic-bullet fixes out there that say, ‘Take this, you’ll lose weight,’” Bill Willis , a biomedical scientist at Ohio State University, tells AARP. “Your diet and lifestyle need to be squared away first. Before you consider supplements, do two things. First, get moving....

Scientists Warn Benadryl Can Be Dangerous As You Get Older—Here’s Why iStock If you’re a seasonal allergy warrior, you and the local drugstore clerk are likely on a first-name basis. For the 50 percent of Americans who take antihistamine medication, Benadryl is a go-to choice. However, experts warn that long-term exposure to the drug could pose physical health risks for older adults. Here’s what we know. RELATED: Doctors Warn This Popular Med Is “The Most Dangerous OTC Drug....

Scientology Kept Danny Masterson’s Alleged Victims From Going to Cops, Prosecutors Say <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/danny-main.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Danny Masterson at a launch event for “The Ranch: Part 3” in 2017 - 1”> Anna Webber/Getty Images for Netflix After his first trial ended in a mistrial in November 2022, actor Danny Masterson is once again being tried on rape allegations brought forward by three women, all which he has denied. The women each claim that the That ’70s Show star drugged and raped them between the years of 2001 and 2003....

See ’80s Supermodel Carré Otis Now at 53 Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images In the 1980s, Carré Otis was a supermodel appearing on the covers of top fashion magazines, walking in runway shows, and posing for big brands in ad campaigns. She also acted in a few movies, including with her famous ex-husband. Now, Otis is still involved in the modeling world but in a much different way....

See “Top Gun” Star Kelly McGillis Now at 64 <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/05/kelly-main.png?strip=1&resize=640%2C360&quality=82" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Kelly McGillis in “Top Gun” - 1”> Paramount Pictures Planes, romance, and flight school rivalries took over the big screen in 1986 with the release of Top Gun . In the action-packed blockbuster, Kelly McGillis plays Charlie , an aviation instructor and the love interest of Tom Cruise’s Maverick. The movie brought McGillis a lot of attention, and her career as an actor carried on steadily until the early 2000s....

See Jack Lemmon’s Lookalike Son Chris, Who Plays Him in Netflix’s “Blonde” Express Newspapers/Getty Images The controversial new Marilyn Monroe movie Blonde is not for everyone —not even every fan of the iconic star or of Old Hollywood in generals. But, there are some aspects of the movie classic film fans might find particularly interesting. Many reviewers have pointed out the attention to detail in recreating some key moments from Monroe’s public life and her performances, right down the casting of the people around her....

See Last Surviving “Gone With the Wind” Actor Mickey Kuhn Now at 89 <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/gone-with-the-wind-1-e1662471348759.png?strip=1&resize=640%2C360&quality=82" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Mickey Kuhn in “Gone with the Wind” - 1”> Loew’s Inc. Gone With the Wind hit theaters over 80 years ago, so you might be surprised to learn that anyone who worked on the movie would still be around today to share their memories. But indeed, one main cast member of the classic film, who was a child actor during filming, is alive in 2022....

See Vinnie From “Doogie Howser, M.D.” Now at 55 Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images While Doogie Howser was busy being a teenage doctor, his best friend Vinnie Delpino was living a normal high school life. On Doogie Howser, M.D. , Max Casella played Doogie’s ( Neil Patrick Harris ) friend and ongoing his connection to the teen issues of the day. Casella starred on the series throughout its four seasons, from 1989 to 1993, and since then, has had a lengthy career that includes popular TV shows, major movies, the Broadway stage, and voice roles....

Shoppers Say These 10 Dollar Tree Products Look Like HomeGoods for Just $1.25 Copyright @bargain.bethany / TikTok While you may head to Dollar Tree for the usual finds such as greeting cards and groceries, if you take the time to look, you can find some unexpected treasures. Many shoppers have touted the discount chain’s quality beauty products , and Dollar Tree has also become a destination for home decor items for some....

Some Pharmacies Are Now Refusing to Stock Ozempic PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock Drug shortages are nothing new these days. Since the pandemic, many of us have become accustomed to hearing that our medications are in short supply, from Adderall to all types of antibiotics . But if you’re looking for Ozempic, the buzzed-about diabetes drug that’s helping some people lose massive amounts of weight, you may not be able to get your hands on it even if your doctor gives you a prescription....

Starbucks Is Closing 400 Stores This Weekend—4 Things We Know So Far iStock Even pumpkin spice latte season couldn’t pull Starbucks out of its slump. The international coffee chain announced on Thursday that it would be closing “underperforming” stores across North America this weekend, as well as laying off 900 corporate employees, according to The New York Times . Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol wrote in a letter to staff that the coffee shops on the chopping block are those that were “unable to create the physical environment our customers and partners expect, or where we don’t see a path to financial performance....

Taylor Lautner Opens Up About “Awkward” Rivalry With Robert Pattinson <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/robert-taylor.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner at the premiere of “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” in 2010 - 1”> Tinseltown / Shutterstock The rivalry between Team Edward and Team Jacob was so strong that it impacted the real lives of the actors who played those characters. In the Twilight movies (adapted from the book series by Stephanie Meyer ), Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner played Bella Swan’s ( Kristen Stewart ) love interests, vampire Edward Cullen and werewolf Jacob Black, respectively....

Teresa Giudice Calls Sofía Vergara the “Rudest Woman She’s Ever Met” Sam Aronov / Shutterstock; Tinseltown / Shutterstock Six years after they first made headlines together, Teresa Giudice is talking about Sofía Vergara once again. On a new episode of her podcast, Namaste [Expletives] , the Real Housewives of New Jersey star called the Modern Family actor the “rudest woman [she’s] ever met.” Giudice’s beef with Vergara stems from an encounter they had while appearing on a talk show together years ago....

The 10 Best Airports in America, According to Data William Perugini/Shutterstock Everyone has their favorite airport , but what really separates the good from the great? Every year, the J.D. Power 2021 North America Airport Satisfaction Study measures overall traveler satisfaction, rating airports on a 1,000 point scale on six factors in order of importance: Terminal facilities, airport arrival/departure, baggage claim, security check, check-in/baggage check, and food, beverage, and retail....

The 10 Worst Things to Buy at Sam’s Club slobo/iStock Besides Costco and BJ’s, Sam’s Club is next on the list when you think of buying in bulk . The appeal of these stores is that you’ll have to shop less frequently and you’ll save money by purchasing larger quantities. While some items are worth the extra space they’ll take up on your shelves, others might not be the best value and are better purchased at the grocery store or pharmacy....

The 11 Best U.S. State Parks for Hiking iStock / Peter Burnett When trying to plan the perfect hiking trip, it can be easy for your mind to immediately jump to one of the many national parks that dot the U.S. But while the federally administered sites are certainly worth a visit, they’re far from the only option for getting outdoors. There are also more than 10,000 state parks that provide over 40,000 miles of trails nationwide, according to the National Association of State Park Directors....

The 30 Best Beaches in America Shutterstock There are few greater pleasures than bidding farewell to the confines of your office and heading to the beach for some much-needed sun and sand. Days spent with a cocktail in hand as your skin develops a healthy, sun-kissed glow, and evenings being lulled to sleep by the sound of waves crashing on the shore are the perfect cure for the doldrums that descend after too much time cooped up indoors....

The 30 Biggest Cultural Mistakes Americans Make Abroad Shutterstock As exciting as it is to travel to a foreign country, anyone who’s ever stepped foot on new terrain knows that it can also be a cultural minefield if you don’t know the rules. Generally speaking, being polite and observing what the natives do will go a long way in your quest to avoid offending your hotel manager or that cute girl at the bar....

The 7 Most Haunted Hotels in the U.S. Sean Xu/Shutterstock The spooky season is just around the corner, which means it’s officially time to queue up your favorite classic thrillers, decide on your Halloween costume , and consider all the ways to make this October delightfully frightful. If you’re feeling extra spicy this year, then gather your besties, fam, or partner and make a reservation at one of the country’s most notoriously haunted hotels....