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Poison centers link growing Benadryl abuse among teens to dangerous social media trends

America’s youth have been increasingly abusing common over-the-counter medications, according to poison center records.

A health advisory from America’s Poison Centers, representing 53 poison centers across the country, alerted a "concerning rise" in cases of diphenhydramine abuse among teens ages 13 to 19.

Diphenhydramine is commonly found in allergy and sleep medications such as Benadryl and Zzzquil, as mentioned in the advisory.

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From 2024 to 2025, the total exposure to any substance among teens in this age group reportedly increased by 5.1%.

But cases involving diphenhydramine alone increased more rapidly, from 10,068 to 13,284 cases, a 32% spike.

The trend appears to be continuing into 2026, as the first five months saw 6,179 diphenhydramine-only cases in teens — more than double the prior year.

According to America’s Poison Centers, the exposure appears to be driven by recreational misuse rather than accidental over-medication. Thirteen percent of cases in 2026 were linked to intentional abuse, up from 7.3% in 2020.

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Taking diphenhydramine improperly or in large amounts can affect the brain and heart, and can lead to serious or life-threatening effects, the advisory warned.

Some symptoms of diphenhydramine poisoning include drowsiness, agitation, fast heart rate, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, seizures, dangerous heart rhythm and loss of consciousness.

To avoid overexposure and complications, America’s Poison Centers advises the public to store all medications safely, up high, and out of reach of kids and teens. Label instructions should be followed carefully.

"Talk with teens about the risks of misusing medications, including serious health effects and poisoning," the notice suggested. "Be aware of social media trends or challenges that may encourage unsafe use of medications."

Those who suspect misuse should contact the local Poison Control Center immediately.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Benadryl manufacturer Kenvue commented that the "health and safety of people who use our products is our top priority."

"The social media trend promoting misuse of diphenhydramine-containing products is extremely dangerous and should be stopped immediately," a Kenvue spokesperson said. "Our hearts go out to those impacted by the misuse of diphenhydramine-containing products."

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"We are working with social media platform safety teams to remove these dangerous posts and help stop this behavior from spreading," they added. "We are also taking action to educate on the safe use and storage of over-the-counter medicines, including those with the ingredient diphenhydramine."

Mary Leonard, SVP of communications and public affairs for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, called the recent report "deeply concerning."

"OTC medicines should never be used for recreational purposes, and intentional misuse should not be confused with the safe, effective use of these products," she told Fox News Digital. "When used as directed, millions of Americans rely on OTC medicines containing diphenhydramine for relief from allergies, cold symptoms, motion sickness, minor skin irritations and occasional sleeplessness."

"Because misuse of any medication can result in serious health consequences, the Drug Facts label clearly communicates dosing instructions, warnings and other important safety information."

Kenvue shared the following three steps people can take to help prevent misuse.

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"Dosing instructions and additional safety information are available on Benadryl.com, and always remember to consult a healthcare professional should you have questions," the spokesperson added.

Fox News Digital reached out to Zzzquil maker P&G for comment.

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Weight-loss drugs linked to 'Ozempic ears' and other cosmetic complaints, surgeons say

As the popularity of GLP-1 drugs continues to climb, significant weight loss associated with the medications has been linked to a growing list of cosmetic concerns.

Some surgeons report that more patients are seeking treatments for so-called "Ozempic earlobes," which reportedly appear thinner, longer or more sagging after the loss of facial fat.

"The use of semaglutides causes you to lose fat across your body, including the small, fat pads of the earlobes," facial plastic surgeon Sachin S. Parikh, MD, told New Beauty.

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"It’s important to note that semaglutides do not damage ear tissue or affect hearing in any way, so any intervention would be purely cosmetic," added the California-based doctor.

Some of the potential treatments for "Ozempic earlobes" may include dermal filler, fat transfer, laser treatments or surgical earlobe reduction, according to the report.

Dr. Mohammed Asif from Duly Health and Care in Naperville, Illinois, said that while he hasn't personally noticed an uptick in ear surgeries, he has seen a rise in other procedures due to GLP-1-triggered weight loss.

Some of those include panniculectomies (Ozempic skin removal surgery) and abdominoplasties (tummy tucks).

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"There has been a significant increase in body contouring procedures among patients with GLP-1 weight loss," Asif told Fox News Digital. 

"In my practice, I've seen a significant surge in breast lifts, panniculectomies (skin removal surgery), abdominoplasties (tummy tucks), brachioplasties (arm lifts) and thighplasties due to weight loss."

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Healing and recovery is "far greater and less complicated" than with bariatric surgery weight loss, Asif noted.

"This is due to the gradual weight loss achieved over time with GLP-1s."

"Ozempic breast" is another common complaint, according to Dr. Michael Omidi, a double board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills.

"Women in their 30s and 40s would not typically need a breast lift, but when you’re taking drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy that cause rapid weight loss, women can see gravity take its toll on their breasts," he told Fox News Digital. 

"When women, especially younger ones, lose fat too fast, it causes the breasts, which are comprised of fat, glandular tissue and skin, to lose volume," he went on. "The skin and supporting ligaments don't always bouce back at the same rate as the weight loss, resulting in breasts that can appear saggy and deflated."

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Dr. Samuel Golpanian, a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, said he has seen "dozens" of patients – men and women alike – seeking treatments for so-called "Ozempic butt" after significant weight loss.

"This is an unintended consequence of taking GLP-1s," he told Fox News Digital.

"Such dramatic weight loss in a short period of time causes the skin not to tighten quickly enough to keep up with the body's changes. Our buttocks have a large amount of fat, so when that volume disappears quickly, you’ll develop a flatter, saggier behind."

Kristy Hamilton, MD, a Houston-based surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), agreed that a growing number of patients are seeking skin-tightening procedures after losing large amounts of weight with GLP-1s.

"We're absolutely seeing more of those patients, and I expect that trend to continue," said Hamilton in an ASPS report.

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"People are losing as much as 100 pounds on this medication – and when you're losing that amount, that's significant. You're certainly going to have excess skin afterward."

The ASPS lists the following body-contouring procedures as the ones most frequently performed after substantial weight loss.

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Experts say adequate protein intake and resistance training can help minimize the loss of lean muscle mass that often accompanies rapid weight loss, which could reduce some of the cosmetic concerns.

Goldpain also emphasized the importance of eating enough protein.

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"It can be harder since your appetite is suppressed, but it’s so important to consume at least 110 grams of protein a day while taking a GLP-1 drug," he advised. 

"Also, I say this to my patients all the time: You have to lift weights to keep your muscles from atrophying. Strength training can help build muscles and preserve your glutes."

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No sex for 10 weeks? Championship team's playoff strategy raises eyebrows

No sex for the win? This was the advice given to this year’s NBA champions.

New York Knicks owner James Dolan addressed the now-champs as they headed into the playoffs in April 2026, acknowledging their high potential to eventually win the championship.

"I don’t know if you understand what it would mean for you to win a championship this year … It would be life-changing," he said. "It will stick with you the rest of your lives, and if you don’t win, you’ll be thinking about it the rest of your lives."

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As Dolan’s inspirational speech to the team went on, he explained how the next 10 weeks would require each player to make sacrifices – watching their diets, getting proper sleep and perhaps even abstaining from sex.

"You need sacrifice and you need to eliminate all the distractions around you," he said.

"I had this idea that maybe you should give up sex for the next 10 weeks," the owner said. "You don't have to give up sex for the next 10 weeks – but, like the Spartans … They denied themselves, so that they can have an edge. Get the edge."

This received a few snickers from the team, and Dolan responded, "Don’t tell [your wives and girlfriends] you’re not going to have sex and don’t tell them it was my idea. But let them know what this is going to be like … and how they’re going to have to sacrifice, too."

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Dr. Anna Elton, licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical sexologist in Massachusetts, confirmed that this belief has been around for centuries, dating back to the ancients Spartans and early Olympic competitors.

Avoiding sex can preserve energy, increase aggression and sharpen focus, according to Elton.

But modern research has found little evidence that consensual sexual activity negatively impacts strength, endurance, reaction time or athletic performance when it occurs at least 10 hours before competition, the doctor countered.

However, "activity very close to competition may affect recovery measures," she added. What may be more important, according to Elton, is the psychological value of abstinence.

"Choosing to abstain can reinforce discipline and total commitment to a larger goal," she said. "In those cases, the advantage may come more from mindset and focus than from any physical effect."

"Whether the sacrifice is alcohol, social activities, favorite foods or sex, the message is often the same: ‘We are all in.'"

This discussion has historically focused on men, which Elton said is often based on "misconceptions about testosterone and energy depletion."

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"Research has not demonstrated that normal sexual activity causes a meaningful decline in athletic performance, and concerns about testosterone depletion have not been consistently supported by the evidence," she said.

"For women, sexual activity may have additional benefits related to stress reduction, emotional regulation and relationship satisfaction."

In a separate interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Anthony Puopolo, a men's health expert and lead medical provider for RexMD, echoed Elton's assessment that research largely does not support abstinence as a performance enhancer.

This is despite a small amount of evidence that suggests engaging in sexual activity within two hours of competition could pose a risk to cardiovascular recovery.

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"Unfortunately, nearly all studies (99%) have been conducted in males aged 20 to 40, so there is virtually no data on female athletes, older athletes or diverse populations," said the Puerto Rico-based expert. "We know what to tell the Knicks, but we are not sure what to recommend for the New York Liberty."

Elton said abstinence may still offer psychological benefits for some competitors. "For some athletes, it can become part of a pre-competition ritual that enhances confidence," she told Fox News Digital.

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Some other potential benefits of sexual activity include stress reduction, improved sleep, mood enhancement, emotional connection with a partner and relief from performance-related tension.

"Strong, supportive relationships are associated with better psychological resilience, which can be valuable during high-pressure competitions," Elton said.

"Ultimately, there is no universal rule," she went on. "What helps one athlete perform at their best may not help another."

Elton stressed that sleep, recovery, nutrition, stress management and support from loved ones are universal performance boosters.

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"Athletes devote tremendous attention to training their bodies, while overlooking the importance of their personal relationships," she cautioned. "A supportive partner can be one of the greatest assets during a demanding season."

"If competition requires temporary sacrifices, make those decisions together and keep communication open."

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Zero sugar, more problems? Study reveals surprising gut health effects

Eliminating sugar from your diet may seem like the key to healthy eating, but research suggests it could have unintended effects on digestive health.

A study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, suggests that a total lack of sucrose, or table sugar, may harm gut health and disrupt the body's natural metabolism.

To explore how the total absence of dietary sugar impacts the body, researchers at the Dasman Diabetes Institute in Kuwait City conducted a 16-week study on two groups of mice. Both groups were placed on a low-fat diet, but with one critical difference.

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One group consumed a low-fat diet that included a standard amount of sucrose, while the other group ate a low-fat diet that was completely sugar-free, according to the study's press release.

Throughout the trial, the scientists monitored a wide variety of physiological factors, including the animals' weight, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, hormone levels, internal inflammation and the specific composition of their gut bacteria.

The study outcome suggested that completely removing sugar caused several unexpected health problems.

"Completely removing sucrose from a low-fat diet may unexpectedly disrupt gut health and promote inflammation and metabolic dysfunction," Rasheed Ahmad, principal scientist and head of the Immunology & Microbiology Department at the Dasman Diabetes Institute, said in the release.

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Even though the mice on the sugar-free diet did not gain any extra weight compared to the control group, their internal health indicators deteriorated.

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The animals that lacked sucrose developed an imbalance in their gut microbes and increased inflammation within the intestines and liver.

They also showed signs of poor glucose regulation, insulin resistance and cellular changes associated with fatty liver disease, according to the research.

"The findings suggest that complete removal of sucrose from a low-fat diet may negatively affect gut microbiota and metabolic health," Ahmad concluded.

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While the risks of high-sugar diets are well-established, the researchers noted that little attention has been given to the effects of completely eliminating sugar from low-fat meals.

Scientists say these new findings highlight that dietary carbohydrates play a valuable role in supporting balance between the immune system and the gut microbiome.

Because this research was conducted on mice over a relatively short 16-week period, further clinical trials are necessary to determine whether a completely sugar-free diet causes the same gut and liver inflammation in humans.

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Additionally, the study focused specifically on removing sucrose from low-fat meals, meaning the results might not apply to people eliminating sugar while following higher-fat or ketogenic eating plans, the researchers noted.

The team believes that future dietary guidelines may shift away from strict, absolute sugar restrictions and instead place a greater emphasis on maintaining a diverse, healthy population of gut bacteria through balanced nutrition.

"In the long term, these findings could help improve strategies for preventing and managing metabolic disorders, fatty liver disease and chronic inflammatory conditions," Ahmad said.

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Cure for certain cancers is ‘realistic’ goal in next decade, pharma lead says

A cure for cancer could be on the horizon in the next decade, according to experts.

During the WSJ Leadership Institute CEO Summit in London last week, Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO Joaquin Duato reflected on the pharmaceutical company’s projections on the future of cancer treatment.

In the next 10 years, the goal is to "try to eliminate cancer," Duato shared.

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"That’s a high goal, and we are already making significant progress in certain cancers," he said.

Duato used multiple myeloma as an example, noting that the life expectancy is currently 10 years, when it was previously "only single years."

"We have treatments now that utilize your own immune system to attack the cancer," he said at the summit. "For patients who were already going into hospice, so they didn’t have any other alternative, they are [at] more than five years, with a single administration, in remission. That [is] spectacular."

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"When patients see that, they cannot believe that because they have been coming to the hospital every week [for] a decade, having multiple therapies."

According to Duato, Johnson & Johnson is working to understand the biology of cancer growth and to formulate new technologies to address it.

"It’s realistic to believe that we are going to cure certain cancers, and some others we’re going to turn into chronic diseases," he predicted.

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"Cancer is an important thing – I cannot think about anybody who has not been touched by cancer," he went on. "But there are many other opportunities for us to actually advance science, to address very important social problems."

Duato called out dementia as another "important problem" in need of a solution.

He predicted that life expectancy, which has risen steadily over the past century, will continue to increase as longevity technologies and solutions advance, improving quality of life along the way.

Duato commented that J&J has been optimistic about the role artificial intelligence will play in the future of healthcare, calling it a "force multiplier."

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel agreed with Duato's outlook on the future of cancer care, noting that certain cancers will turn into chronic diseases while others will find outright cures.

"Advances [will be] based on the use of AI to help guide targeted treatments with expanding knowledge of cancer mutations and how to target them," he predicted, speaking to Fox News Digital.

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Siegel added that biomarkers and AI can help with earlier diagnoses, as well as a more advanced and personalized approach to surgery.

J&J recently acquired Firefly Bio, a biotech firm that produces drugs that enter cancer cells to "target certain proteins that contain difficult to treat gene mutations," the doctor added.

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Ozempic users may be making a major weight-loss mistake, new study suggests

Among those taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, exercise rates are decreasing, according to new research.

The study, set to be presented at ENDO 2026 (the Endocrine Society's annual meeting) in Chicago this week, found that adults with obesity who lost weight with a GLP-1, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, "significantly reduced" their physical activity.

In an Endocrine Society press release, study lead Sajana Maharjan, MD, of HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, noted that GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide, liraglutide, dulaglutide and tirzepatide reduce both fat and lean muscle mass.

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This means physical activity is "essential for preserving strength and long-term health," she said.

The study, reportedly the first of its kind, considered data from a National Institutes of Health research program that linked participant records with fitness tracker activity.

Researchers analyzed data from 753 people with obesity who initiated a GLP-1 medication. The cohort was mostly female, at a mean age of 52.7 years.

Comparing activity in participants before and after beginning treatment, the average number of steps decreased from 5,047 to 4,487 per day. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity fell from 28 to 22 minutes per day, the study found.

The largest declines were observed in men and in those with joint or muscle pain. Other factors like age, heart failure or prior stroke did not change results.

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Although many people might assume that losing weight with these medications would lead to increased physical activity, the study found no evidence that it did, according to Maharjan.

"The findings in our study reinforce that exercise cannot be optional for people taking these medications," he said. "People need targeted interventions that encourage physical activity alongside medication for obesity."

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The study was retrospective and observational, meaning it could only display an association, not a direct cause. The participants were also mostly middle-aged women, which could limit the scope of who is most impacted, the researchers noted.

Other factors that were not measured include exercise habits before starting treatment, motivation levels and guidance from a physician.

Dr. Peter Balazs MD, a hormone and weight-loss specialist practicing in New York and New Jersey, echoed in an interview with Fox News Digital that weight loss does not automatically lead to increased mobility or greater motivation to exercise.

"In fact, being in a calorie deficit can cause the body to conserve energy, resulting in a lower metabolic rate," he said.

"Additionally, side effects of weight-loss medications, such as nausea, fatigue or gastrointestinal discomfort, may further reduce a person's ability or desire to be physically active," the expert added.

For GLP-1 users, Balazs stressed that exercise "is not optional." Patients must incorporate resistance training and regular daily movement, like walking, into their routine to "preserve lean muscle mass, maintain metabolic health and support long-term weight management," he advised.

"Exercise plays a critical role during weight loss," Balazs said. "Without adequate physical activity, a significant portion of weight loss may come from muscle rather than fat."

The expert noted that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach, as the timing, intensity and type of workout should be individualized based on a person’s fitness level, health status and body composition.

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"This is particularly important for patients with a high BMI who may have mobility limitations or lower baseline fitness levels," Balazs said. "It's important to consider injury risk, long-term adherence and the potential for early burnout."

Board-certified internist and longevity expert Dr. Amanda Kahn said she disagrees with this study’s conclusions, as they do not reflect what she is seeing in her own clinical practice.

"Weight loss often serves as the impetus that motivates patients to become more physically active and more engaged in their overall health," the New York-based expert told Fox News Digital.

"The success of GLP-1 therapy is directly tied to the expertise of the provider," she went on. "When these medications are prescribed thoughtfully – with attention to nutrition, resistance training, body composition and laboratory monitoring – they can help patients lose weight while becoming healthier, stronger and more motivated to exercise."

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Kahn, a peptide prescriber, does not recommend simply prescribing a GLP-1 medication and allowing the patient to "self-manage."

"In my practice, if a patient is unable to exercise, is not meeting protein goals or shows concerning muscle loss on body composition analysis, I will often hold or adjust the medication – because preserving strength, function and metabolic health is just as important as weight loss," she said.

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If a GLP-1 patient becomes too fatigued to exercise, develops nutritional deficiencies or loses excessive muscle mass, Kahn warned that this reflects a "monitoring problem" rather than a medication problem, as these medications "require close clinical oversight."

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