Articles by Ami Ciccone

How Perimenopause Is a Powerful Psychological Pivot Point mental-health

How Perimenopause Is a Powerful Psychological Pivot Point

Perimenopause doesn’t usually come with a clear announcement. Instead, many women notice subtle emotional shifts first: unexpected mood swings, disrupted sleep, and stronger feelings of anxiety. These signs were long dismissed as stress or the effects of aging—a simplistic explanation that didn’t tell the full story. Today, we know that hormonal changes can alter mood, […]

Ami Ciccone March 11, 2026
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How Weight-Loss Drugs May Cause Severe Pancreatitis and Even Death weight-loss-and-diet

How Weight-Loss Drugs May Cause Severe Pancreatitis and Even Death

Weight-loss drugs have changed the way doctors treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are now household names. They promise steady weight loss and better blood sugar control. For many people, they deliver. But new research raises a serious question. Can these drugs trigger pancreatitis, a painful and sometimes deadly […]

Ami Ciccone February 26, 2026
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New “Pirates of the Caribbean” Soft Reboot to Unite Margot Robbie and Jack Sparrow’s Son in One Film way-of-life

New “Pirates of the Caribbean” Soft Reboot to Unite Margot Robbie and Jack Sparrow’s Son in One Film

Disney’s long-stalled pirate plans just changed course. The studio is reportedly merging its two separate “Pirates of the Caribbean” reboots into one big feature film. Margot Robbie is attached to star, and the story will center on the son of Captain Jack Sparrow. However, this new direction signals a reset, not a total restart. Disney […]

Ami Ciccone February 21, 2026
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The Race for Nausea-Free Weight-Loss Drugs weight-loss-and-diet

The Race for Nausea-Free Weight-Loss Drugs

The hunt for safer weight loss drugs is speeding up as researchers try to separate the benefits of appetite control from the unpleasant side effects many people experience. GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound help millions shed pounds, but nausea often shows up early and sticks around. Scientists want to suppress appetite without causing nausea, […]

Ami Ciccone December 5, 2025
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