Lifestyle

Popular weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, are associated with an increased risk of stomach paralysis, pancreatitis and bowel obstruction, according to a study released Thursday out of the University of British Columbia. The study, published in JAMA, found these adverse gastrointestinal effects happen in non-diabetic patients using the drugs specifically for weight

Canadians are keen to get away and relax under the sun this winter holiday season, polling shows, despite inflation and cost of living concerns. A new survey by Sunwing suggests almost half of those planning a trip to a sunny destination in the coming months say value for money is their top consideration when booking

Pamela Anderson is done with makeup. For the last few months, the Ladysmith, B.C.-born Anderson — who for much of her career was best-known as a Hollywood bombshell and Playboy model — has ditched her makeup almost entirely, opting instead for a relaxed, fresh-faced look with her freckles on full display. Even at the most

Cold and flu symptoms can potentially last four weeks or more after infection, according to new research. The study, led by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), was published in the Lancet’s EClinicalMedicine journal Friday. Researchers compared long-term symptoms between long COVID sufferers and those infected with other respiratory illnesses, such as pneumonia, influenza, bronchitis and

Online buy-and-sell platforms are a great way to snag a bargain or offload some of your unwanted stuff, but it seems like scammers are working overtime to come up with convoluted ways to part you from your hard-earned dollars. TikToker Michel Janse is warning of a scam that happened to her recently, where an opportunistic

A fat cat from Edmonton has gone viral on TikTok for his workout routine. Peaches the Purrmaid, weighing nearly 25 pounds, swims in an effort to lose weight. “He’s always been a big boy,” said Chastity Emes, Peaches’s owner. Peaches weighed about 25 lbs and was diagnosed with diabetes when he started his weight loss

Last week, Airbnb announced it’s cracking down on fake accommodation listings in an effort to stop scammers in their tracks. The company said it has removed 59,000 fake listings and prevented another 157,000 from joining the platform this year, and it plans to use AI to help verify listings in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., France

Costco is known for its great deals on oversized products (hot dogs, anyone?) but it’s one of its smallest items with a high price tag that’s causing a bit of a hullabaloo. The retail giant is now offering up one-ounce bars of gold in both Canada and the U.S. and, apparently, they’re selling like hotcakes.

Merriam-Webster announced Wednesday that it has added 690 new words, phrases and acronyms to its dictionary. Many of the additions are humourous slang words and phrases that originated from internet and video-gaming culture. Merriam-Webster writes that their picks “offer a window into the world today.” “We’re very excited by this new batch of words,” Peter

The list of Canada’s most popular baby names for 2022 is here. Statistics Canada’s most recent report shows more Canadians are opting to go with more unique or rare names — a sign people are exploring more creative avenues for their bouncing bundles of joy. Some of the top names, though, will still likely be