Today we visit with Edith “Didi” Conn - Best Medicine on FOX
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Film
Score Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
A large Cleveland Clinic study of nearly 8,000 adults suggests stopping popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy may NOT lead to major weight regain. On average, patients treated for obesity gained back less than 1% of their body weight in the following year. How? More than half didn’t abandon weight management, instead switching to other approaches like different medications, lifestyle programs, or surgery. Results varied: About 55% did regain some weight, but continued care made a big difference. Within one year of stopping, 20% had restarted the same medication. Patients with type 2 diabetes were more likely to restart medication. Overall, staying engaged in treatment appears key to maintaining results.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
The men who set out to find love with Taylor Frankie Paul on “The Bachelorette” might take legal action after their season was axed. Sources told TMZ that 5 contestants from the competition series are considering bringing a lawsuit against ABC and Warner Bros. Discovery. Some of the men put their lives on hold, quitting their jobs or foregoing financial opportunities in exchange for the promise of pop culture stardom. A disturbing 2023 video showing Paul throwing chairs at her ex during a domestic violence incident was leaked last week, leading the network to cancel the upcoming season, which was set to premiere.
As if there were any doubt, Ryan Gosling’s new outer space movie “Project Hail Mary” debuted at the top of the box office, with an $80.6 million domestic weekend opening. That’s close to the $82.4 million record debut of a non-franchise/non-sequel movie set by “Oppenheimer” in 2023. Meanwhile, “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” was beaten out for the #2 spot by a Bollywood sequel, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”. Both took in around $10 million.
A limited series about astronaut Sally Ride, with Kristen Stewart in the lead role, has officially been cleared for launch at Prime Video. “The Challenger” will be Stewart’s first lead role in a TV or streaming series. The series will chronicle Ride’s path to becoming the first American woman in space, and later her role on the commission investigating the explosion of the Challenger space shuttle.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The average cumulus cloud contains over a billion gallons of water. That water is spread across countless tiny droplets. Gravity eventually pulls them down as rain.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Labubu, that quirky collectible doll from Pop Mart, is heading to the big screen. The project, in early development from Sony Pictures, will blend live action and animation, with “Paddington“ director Paul King attached. While Labubus only exploded in popularity globally last year, Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung created the character more than a decade ago, describing the figure as a forest elf inspired by Nordic mythology. The toys built a following through a combination of scarcity and blind boxes, where buyers had no idea what kind of Labubu they were purchasing, helping turn Pop Mart into a multi-billion-dollar brand. While some fans are excited about a Labubu movie, others are skeptical, questioning whether the character’s popularity will last long enough to carry a feature film. LINK: https://t.co/jqrlgpWsDr
You’ve heard it before: keeping a gratitude journal can boost your mood and improve your mental health. But here’s a new twist: It can also help your bank account. When you’re on a tight budget, the urge to spend money tends to spike. Suddenly everything feels like a “need,” from trendy clothes to home upgrades, and those impulse purchases add up fast. That’s where gratitude comes in. Experts say their studies show that by regularly focusing on what you already have, you shift away from the feeling of lacking something new. They found that overspending is often tied to stress or boredom, and shopping becomes a so-called quick fix. Practicing gratitude (and journaling about it) interrupts that cycle, helping you pause, feel content, and make smarter financial decisions – so you spend less, without feeling deprived.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“Strange things are afoot at the Circle K.” — Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure — Ted (Keanu Reeves) — 1989
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ About 7,000 new insect species are discovered every year.
✓ The first baseball caps were made of straw.
✓ Ulcers are more aggravated by decaf than by regular coffee.
✓ Animals that lay eggs don’t have belly buttons.
✓ According to legend, in case you’re out of garlic, constant bell ringing will also drive away vampires.
WEIRD NEWS
The Academy Awards’ red carpet was found in a dumpster…and is now a Los Angeles woman’s living room rug. Content creator Paige Thalia spotted discarded rolls near the Dolby Theatre while walking her dog and, with security’s okay, grabbed one. In a TikTok video, she says that after years of pricey rug hunting, she scored a Hollywood upgrade for free – proof that one person’s post-Oscars trash can be another’s VIP home décor. Many big-name celebs stepped onto that very same carpet at this year’s Oscar Awards ceremony. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2hjfk95j
QUESTION OF THE DAY
THIS is something usually most associated with women, but recent research actually shows it applies more often to men. What is it?
Answer: Fear of bugs
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
THINGS TURNING 50 IN 2026:
All of these are celebrating their golden anniversary this year…
✓ 5¼-Inch Floppy Disk (A what-now?)
✓ Big Gulp
✓ “Baby Spice” (Emma Bunton)
✓ “Breakout” video game
✓ Digital Camera
✓ Everlasting Gobstopper
✓ Golden Grahams (cereal)
✓ Stretch Armstrong
✓ Nespresso
✓ “The Omen”
✓ Pop Rocks
GOOD NEWS
Troopers
Handling Routine Call Hear Screams For Help, Sprint To Save Baby
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
