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What is 'Ozempic face'? A doctor explains.

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More protests are expected in Memphis following the release of a video showing police brutally beating Tyre Nichols, whose family will be holding a funeral for him on Wednesday. Plus, the matchup for Super Bowl 57 is all set, and what to know about "Ozempic face," a side effect of the diabetes drug that's growing in popularity for weight loss.

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Demonstrations to continue tonight as Memphis police disband the unit whose officers were charged in Tyre Nichols' death.

Another round of protests is expected tonight in Memphis, three days after video showing five ex-Memphis police officers brutally beating Tyre Nichols following a traffic stop. Nichols, 29, died three days later after being hospitalized. The Memphis police announced they have permanently deactivated its Scorpion anti-crime unit, which included the five former officers, in the wake of Nichols' death. His family plans to hold a funeral for him on Wednesday, and a heartwarming video of Nichols showing his passion for skateboarding has gone viral as people share uplifting moments from his life.

🏈 The Chiefs and Eagles will meet in Super Bowl 57 in Arizona.

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off in Super Bowl 57 on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona, after picking up victories in the conference title games yesterday. The Eagles rolled 31-7 over the San Francisco 49ers, while the Chiefs and superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes won a 23-20 thriller over the Cincinnati Bengals on a 45-yard field goal by Harrison Butker with three seconds left in the game. The Chiefs are playing in their third Super Bowl in the last four seasons as they seek their first title since 2019, while the Eagles are going for their first Super Bowl title since the 2017 season.

What is 'Ozempic face'? A doctor explains.

The skyrocketing popularity of the Type 2 diabetes medication Ozempic has led to a side effect called "Ozempic face" coined by a New York City cosmetic dermatologist who said he now sees it "every day" in patients. "Ozempic face" refers to a loss of facial fat that can leave the face sagging and looking older, particularly in middle-aged or older patients. It's a common side effect that many people who lose a significant amount of weight experience, doctors say. A woman who lost 68 pounds on the medication described getting "a gauntness" to her face, primarily in her lower jaw. Here's what to know about the drug, and what it's like to take Ozempic and Wegovy, another diabetes medication that's become popular for weight loss.

👩‍🦱 Clean hair starts with a clean scalp — and this step in your routine is key.

Mousses, hairsprays and heat styling can all do a number on your hair, but there's one product in your hair care routine that can turn it all around: clarifying shampoo. We spoke to professional hairstylists about how clarifying shampoo is different from regular shampoo, 6 reasons why the pros say you should use it, and answers to other frequently asked questions. Also, we have 11 of the top-rated clarifying shampoos that you can buy right now.

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Achieve your life goals with easy tips.

If you're having trouble falling asleep, there's a way to release tension and get a good stretch before bed, even while you're watching TV. The legs up the wall stretch is a simple move that can help calm your nervous system, relax your mind and body, and even relieve tension in your lower back. TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour demonstrates how to do it, plus the common mistakes to avoid and how to modify it if you need to. And if you're not ready for that level of flexibility, Stephanie has 4 exercises that will help you work toward legs up the wall.

What's for dinner?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

Now that the Super Bowl matchup is all set after wins by the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday, you have two weeks to get your menu in order for the big game. And what's more important than the snacks? We have 34 of the best Super Bowl snack recipes, including chili cheese tater tot nachos (above), cheeseburger sliders, pigs in a blanket and more. See them all here.

Daily Delight

A little pick-me-up before you go.

Count Savannah Guthrie and her family among the Eagles fans smiling and high-fiving at Lincoln Financial Field after the Eagles punched their ticket to the Super Bowl with a 31-7 victory over San Francisco yesterday. Savannah shared sweet photos on Instagram of her with husband Michael Feldman, daughter Vale, 8, and son Charley, 6, all decked out in Eagles jerseys and cheering on their favorite team. Michael is a native Philadelphian, so the family has joined him in cheering on the Birds. The team will now head to Savannah's native state of Arizona to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 12. See all the photos here.