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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ohio bill hoping to help solve missing persons cases in the state
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recently introduced Ohio bill inspired by a Columbus man's disappearance aims to help solve missing persons cases in the state. The FIND Act, sponsored by Reps. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) and Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta), would require law enforcement agencies in the state to enter missing people into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) within 30 days of a report being filed with police. NamUs is a free national database of missing persons and unidentified remains. Dental records, fingerprints and DNA profiles can be uploaded to the platform, helping law enforcement, medical examiners and coroners identify remains as missing people. Since the database was launched in 2007, it has helped solve over 46,000 cases across the country. 'We are at a pivotal moment when technology can help solve cases that have remained unsolved for years,' Cockley said in a statement. 'The FIND Act will equip law enforcement and medical professionals across Ohio with the tools they need to support families of the missing, while also giving families and the public a greater voice in the process.' At the bill's first hearing in April, Cockley said every day on her drive to work, she passes a billboard on West Broad Street featuring information about Andrew 'Andy' Chapman, who has been missing from her district since 2006. She said Andy's story inspired her to introduce the legislation. 'Andy's case is not an isolated one,' Cockley said. 'There are hundreds of families in Ohio still waiting for answers. What makes that wait even harder is knowing that we are not using all the tools we have available.' While many police departments in the state do enter missing people into NamUs, it is currently not required by law. Andy Chapman's sister Aimee Chapman said when Cockley called and shared that the billboard inspired her to introduce a bill, her family was 'so happy.' 'If you are familiar with Andy's story, unfortunately he fell into opioid addiction, and I feel like we're changing his legacy,' Aimee Chapman said. 'We're changing it from a missing addict to somebody who's making a difference.' While the bill likely will not make a difference in Andy Chapman's case, which was entered into NamUs by Columbus police in 2011, Aimee Chapman said she hopes it can help other missing people. 'If we can help another family not have to go through the mishaps that we went through by getting this bill passed, that would be a huge victory for our family,' Aimee Chapman said. Currently, over 1,100 residents – including both adults and children – are missing, according to a database maintained by the state's attorney general's office. Recorded cases date to 1928, with the disappearance of 4-year-old Melvin Horst. If the act is signed into law, Ohio would become the 17th state in the country to mandate the use of NamUs in missing persons investigations. The bill has 17 cosponsors, consisting of both Democrats and Republicans. It was assigned to the House's Public Safety Committee, where residents will have the chance to testify in support and opposition of the bill. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Families of missing people to raise awareness for unsolved cases during annual march
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – While Andrew Chapman has been missing for over 18 years, many central Ohio residents have seen his face on the news, social media or a billboard on West Broad Street. The missing man, who went by the nickname Andy, vanished from his home in the Hilltop area in December 2006. Over the nearly two decades he has been missing, his family has kept his story alive, hoping someone will come forward with information that will help solve the case. How a small town was revamped into 'Ohio's most loveable downtown' That effort will continue on Saturday, when Andy Chapman's family will march the streets of west Columbus alongside other residents with missing loved ones. The demonstration will mark the second annual 'Andy Chapman March for the Missing,' an event created by his family to raise awareness for unsolved cases in the state. 'Unfortunately, when it comes to missing persons cases, a lot of the legwork is on the families, so I believe that's why this is important to raise awareness for my brother's case,' said Andy Chapman's sister, Aimee Chapman. 'We're going on 19 years of searching for him. If you've had a loved one that's been missing for two weeks, six months, 10 years, 20 years, this event is for you.' The event will kick off on Saturday at noon at Hillcrest Baptist Church, located at 2480 W. Broad St. A prayer service will be held before attendees walk westbound on Broad Street, with posters of their missing loved one in hand. After an approximately 15-minute walk, the group will head back to the church, where there will be pizza, snacks and resources available for the families of missing people. A victim's advocate and a representative with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation will be in attendance, according to Aimee Chapman. Tables will also be set up featuring flyers and posters of missing people. Aimee Chapman said attendees may bring their own handouts to spread awareness about a missing person's case. More than 400,000 Ohioans see driver's license suspensions lifted under new law Anyone is welcome to come to the event; attendees do not have to have a relation to a missing person or live in the Columbus area, according to Aimee Chapman. She said last year's march saw a 'great' turnout, including attendance from the family members of missing people Danny Fout and Tyler Davis. 'Getting to know a lot of different family members of missing [people], we've developed this group of family and friends that work together, that we can talk to and rely on each other,' Aimee Chapman said. The March for the Missing will be held rain or shine, Aimee Chapman said. If the walk portion of the event is cancelled due to the weather, other planned activities will still take place in the church. Anyone with information on Andy Chapman's disappearance may contact Columbus police at 614-645-4545 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers' anonymous tip line at 614-461-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Woman sheds 4 stone(25 kilos) in 4 months on Mounjaro, then suffers liver failure—how the drug works and its risks
Aimee Chapman, 34, from Southampton, lost four stone in just four months using Mounjaro—but her rapid transformation came at a devastating cost. The former waitress was admitted to intensive care last summer with liver failure and a perforated oesophagus, complications doctors directly linked to the weight-loss injection. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chapman had purchased Mounjaro from a major online pharmacy in March 2024, hoping that losing weight would help her be 'taken more seriously' by doctors after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder. At first, the results were everything she hoped for. But just a few months in, her health began to unravel. "I couldn't really do much. I was only eating a couple of times a week," she said. "I stopped being able to walk. I would take a couple of steps and have to stop. Then I couldn't stop being sick. I was throwing up all the time and started throwing up blood. I was sick between 50 and 60 times." Chapman collapsed multiple times. "My husband came home and found me passed out on the hallway one night," she said. Initially, she believed it was a virus. 'I was in a bit of denial about it being linked to the jab because I was fine up until now.' It wasn't until she experienced severe chest pains that she went to Winchester Hospital A&E. There, doctors discovered a hole in her oesophagus—allowing air to leak around her heart and lungs. As her blood pressure and potassium levels dropped, she was transferred to intensive care at Southampton General Hospital, where doctors found her liver was 'failing.' A transplant was considered. "They had said it was down to the weight-loss jab but they didn't know why or how to fix it," she said. "I was terrified. It all happened so quickly… I was told the hole in the oesophagus can kill people and I may have needed a new liver. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They said I could've died." Though her condition was stabilized within two weeks, her ordeal continued. By September, she began losing large clumps of hair—eventually diagnosed as a vitamin B12 deficiency. 'It kept happening and the handfuls kept getting bigger. I would be so sad,' she said. 'My hair was such a massive part of my identity and to cut it off just felt really traumatic.' While she doesn't want to 'tell people what they can and can't take,' Chapman says, 'I regret ever taking them. I'd say to other people thinking about trying them, don't do it online, go through your doctor who can give you blood tests and check how you're doing.' What exactly is Mounjara? According to Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a once-weekly injection primarily prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. In addition to its intended purpose, the medication is also known to promote weight loss. It is meant to be used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mounjaro on May 13, 2022, and got a at the end of 2023 for weight loss in adults. Currently, there is no generic version available. Tirzepatide is sold under two brand names—Mounjaro and Zepbound—both manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. While they contain the same active ingredient, they are approved for different medical uses. How does Mounjaro work? According to the National Library of Medicine, mounjaro (tirzepatide) works through a unique dual-action approach by targeting two key gut hormone receptors. Here's how it helps manage blood sugar and promote weight loss: Activates Two Hormone Receptors Slows Down Stomach Emptying Controls Appetite Increases Satiety Influences Brain Reward Pathways What are the known side effects? Like many medications in its class, Mounjaro is associated with a range of side effects, most of which involve the gastrointestinal (GI) system. According to Eli Lilly and Co. and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( ), the most commonly reported side effects include: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Abdominal pain or discomfort Decreased appetite Indigestion or heartburn
NDTV
01-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Woman Claims Liver Failure, Organ Damage After Using Mounjaro For Weight Loss
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. A 34-year-old UK woman, Aimee Chapman, faced life-threatening complications, including a perforated oesophagus and liver failure, after using the weight-loss drug Mounjaro bought online. Her case highlights risks of unsupervised weight-loss drug use. A 34-year-old woman from Southampton, UK, has claimed she suffered life-threatening complications after using a weight-loss drug she purchased online. Aimee Chapman, who lost over 25 kilograms while taking Mounjaro- a drug increasingly popular for weight management- was later admitted to intensive care with a perforated oesophagus and liver failure, conditions that doctors reportedly linked to the medication, Daily Mail reported. Chapman, a former waitress diagnosed with fibromyalgia, said she turned to Mounjaro in March 2024 after struggling to find effective medical support for her chronic pain. She believed losing weight would help her be taken more seriously by healthcare professionals. Initially, the medication appeared effective- she shed around four stone (roughly 25 kg) within four months. However, she soon began experiencing fatigue, nausea, and frequent vomiting. "I was throwing up all the time, sometimes vomiting blood-up to 60 times," she told The Daily Mail. "I collapsed a couple of times. My husband once found me passed out in the hallway." As her condition worsened, she was rushed to Winchester Hospital's emergency department after developing severe chest pain. Doctors found a hole in her oesophagus, a rare and serious condition that allowed air to leak into the chest cavity around her heart and lungs. She was later transferred to the intensive care unit at Southampton General Hospital, where doctors noticed signs of liver failure and considered her for a transplant. Her blood pressure and potassium levels had dropped sharply. "They said it was linked to the weight-loss injection, but didn't know exactly how or why," she said. The incident highlights growing concerns about the unsupervised use of weight-loss drugs, particularly those purchased online without proper medical guidance. Mounjaro, originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, has gained popularity for its weight loss effects, but experts have repeatedly warned of potential side effects when used without prescription or monitoring.
Wales Online
30-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
'I took weight-loss jabs and had side effects that almost killed me'
'I took weight-loss jabs and had side effects that almost killed me' Aimee, 34, was told she had a hole in her oesophagus and her liver was failing Aimee was hospiatlised with liver failure (Kennedy News and Media) A woman's bid to shed a few pounds using a weight-loss jab went horribly wrong when her hair fell out in clumps and she nearly lost her liver. Aimee Chapman began using the GLP-1-class weight loss injections in March last year after stumbling upon a post on social media. The 34-year-old hoped the fat jabs would help her lose weight and 'be taken more seriously' by doctors if she were slimmer. The family of drugs known as GLP-1 RAs, originally developed to treat diabetes, are now often being used for weight loss as they were found to suppress a patient's appetite. Aimee paid around £200 for a month's worth of jabs that she purchased from an online pharmacy - meaning it was completely legal and regulated. She lost four stone when she first began using the injectables, dropping from 14 stone to just 10 stone in four months. However, in June last year, Aimee began feeling more and more unwell - experiencing low energy levels, chest pains, diminished appetite and constant vomiting. After deciding to have her symptoms investigated in hospital, doctors discovered that Aimee had developed a hole in her oesophagus caused by vomiting 'more than 60 times'. Aimee's hair started to fall out in clumps (Kennedy News and Media) Aimee's liver then began showing signs of failure, with doctors even considering an organ transplant if her symptoms failed to improve. Luckily, Aimee was able to return home after 11 days in hospital - but soon began to notice her hair was coming out in clumps, a sign of vitamin deficiency that she believes is linked to the weight-loss jab. Aimee, who doesn't work due to her disability, is now calling on others who are considering using the injectables to do their research and consult a doctor. Aimee, who lives in Southampton, Hampshire, said: "I'd never even thought about it until I saw a post on social media saying you can just buy [weight-loss jabs]. "I noticed that as my weight changed, I was taken less seriously by doctors. My thinking was if I could weigh less, I would at least get taken a bit more seriously. It wasn't about getting thinner or looking better for me. That hadn't even crossed my mind. The hair loss was linked to malnutrition (Kennedy News and Media) "[After a few months of using the jabs] I started noticing I didn't have a lot of energy, I couldn't really do much. I was only eating a couple of times a week. I stopped being able to walk. I would take a couple of steps and have to stop. Then I couldn't stop being sick. "I was throwing up all the time and started throwing up blood. I was sick between 50 and 60 times. I collapsed a couple of times. My husband came home and found me passed out on the hallway one night. I was in a bit of denial about it being linked to the jab because I was fine up until now. I just thought I was poorly and it was some sort of virus." But when Aimee began experiencing chest pains, she went to Winchester Hospital's A&E where doctors discovered a hole in her oesophagus that was leaking air around her heart and lung. Aimee was then admitted to the intensive care unit when her blood pressure and potassium levels began to plummet. Aimee lost so much hair she had to shave her head (Kennedy News and Media) Aimee was later rushed to Southampton General Hospital's ICU when doctors noticed her liver function was deteriorating, prompting them to consider an organ transplant. Aimee said: "They were trying all sorts of things to get my liver levels back to normal. It was failing. "They had said it was down to the weight-loss jab but they didn't know why or how to fix it. There was so little out there medical-wise, doctors didn't know how to fix it. I was terrified. It all happened so quickly and I hadn't realised how serious it was until I was transferred and it sunk in that it was worse than I thought it was. "After coming out of ICU, the nurse told me this has happened because of these jabs and I can never take one ever again even if I had type-2 diabetes. I don't think they know whether this was a general side-effect or whether this was a rare case. I was really surprised about how much of my body it affected. Aimee with her husband Christopher (Kennedy News and Media) Article continues below "I was told the hole in the oesophagus can kill people and I may have needed a new liver. They said I could've died." Luckily, Aimee's health began to improve and she was discharged from hospital. But, the decline in her health and a consequential vitamin B-12 deficiency led to Aimee's hair falling out in September last year. Aimee said: "It kept happening and the handfuls kept getting bigger. I would be so sad. My hair was just above my bum when I went into hospital. My husband just said why don't you just cut it off? My hair was such a massive part of my identity and to cut it off just felt really traumatic. But I said to myself it was just hair, it'll grow back. "This feels like another result of the injections. I'm not going to tell people what they can and can't take but I do believe more research needs to be done into these jabs. I regret ever taking them. I'd say to other people thinking about trying them, don't do it online, go through your doctor who can give you blood tests and check how you're doing."
