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Despite widely publicized reports of rare but severe side effects, obesity doctors say Ozempic and drugs like it have the potential to vastly medical help for a chronic illness that patients have been forced for too long to try to cure on their own. New data also shows a reduced …

Both regulation and more parental involvement needed to rein in social media experiment, psychiatrists and scientists say. Canadian scientists view changes in brain's reward system as people watch clips Kids who spend hours on their phones scrolling through social media are showing more aggression, depression and anxiety, say Canadian researchers. …

MANILA, Philippines — Longtime Miss Universe Organization president Paula Shugart announced she would stepping down from her role, one that she's held since 1997. Following the conclusion of the Miss Universe 2023 national costume show, co-host Nick Teplitz brought out Shugart onto the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena stage in El …

MANILA, Philippines — As the most wonderful time of the year approaches, Hilton Manila is thrilled to unveil a series of festive offerings designed to immerse guests in the enchanting spirit of a Filipino Christmas. Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise Indulge in the elegance of Shanghainese cuisine with the Destiny Imperial …

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe Ukraine 2023 Angelina Usanova made a statement at the national costume show earlier today in El Salvador. Angelina walked the runway wearing a sky blue gown while holding a golden baby. The show's host said that Ukraine's costume is called "Mother Protector." In her Instagram …

Philippines Presdient Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers remarks during the Philippines 123 Signing Ceremony during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week in San Francisco, California, on November 16, 2023. The APEC Summit takes place through November 17. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17, 2023 (AFP) …

MANILA, Philippines — Social media users commended Philippine bet Michelle Dee for her Miss Universe 2023 national costume presented earlier today in El Salvador. Michelle wore a plane-like outfit to promote Philippine tourism. Designed by Michael Barassi, the outfit bore a "solihiya" pattern while her wings bore the colors of …

The son of a Jewish humanitarian who was killed in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel says he was moved by the support for his mother from Canadians during the weeks when it was believed she was being held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza strip. On Monday, the family …

After less than six hours of deliberations, the jury in the Nathaniel Veltman murder trial in Windsor, Ont., has reached a verdict of guilty of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder related to the truck attack on a Muslim family in London in 2021. On …

The jury began deliberations late Wednesday to determine the fate of Nathaniel Veltman, charged with murder, attempted murder and terror in the June 6, 2021, truck attack on a Muslim family in London, Ont. At 8 p.m. ET, jurors in Windsor retired for the night and will resume their work …