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Deadly New Opioid Fuels Scotland's Drug Death Crisis

A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.

Women on beta-blockers face higher death risk, study warns

Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.

Prison Drug Crisis: 50+ Monthly Overdoses on Spice

Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals more than two prisoners per day are hospitalised after taking potent synthetic drug cocktails in UK jails, with 'Spice' incidents soaring by 40% in a year.

Singapore's Lethal Etomidate Vaping Crisis

Singapore confronts a dangerous new public health threat as authorities report a sharp rise in vaping devices laced with etomidate, a potent anaesthetic causing severe overdoses and fatalities.

British Teen Caught with £420k Cannabis in Thailand

A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei

NFL's Demarcus Robinson banned for drugs policy violation

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been suspended without pay for the first three games of the 2024 NFL season after violating the league's strict performance-enhancing substances policy. The veteran pass-catcher, a key part of the Rams'

Diamond Sensor Offers Breakthrough in Early Cancer Detection

Scientists at the University of Warwick pioneer a groundbreaking medical sensor using synthetic diamonds that could revolutionise how we detect life-threatening diseases like cancer, offering a faster, cheaper, and more accurate alternative to traditional

Ozempic and Mounjaro Could Raise UK Pension Age

Experts warn that the widespread use of obesity drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could extend life expectancy, potentially pushing the UK government to raise the state pension age sooner than expected.

Drug dealers target UK cathedral worshippers

Brazen drug dealers have been caught operating near a historic UK cathedral, targeting worshippers and tourists in a shocking daytime scandal. Authorities vow crackdown.

Woman in Beckham circle arrested over drugs in Spain

A British woman, co-founder of a spiritual health company with David Beckham's former bodyguard, has been arrested in Spain for allegedly supplying hallucinogenic drugs. The arrest followed the death of a man in a park near Benidorm.

Fentanyl found in UK prescription pills

Shocking report reveals prescription medications laced with lethal synthetic opioid fentanyl, posing a grave risk to unsuspecting users across Britain.

Ozempic and Wegovy may increase risk of vision loss

A recent study suggests that popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, containing semaglutide, may increase the risk of a rare eye condition leading to vision loss. Experts urge caution.

Texas woman sued over alleged abortion aid

A Texas woman is being sued for wrongful death after allegedly helping another woman obtain abortion-inducing drugs, marking a controversial legal battle in the post-Roe era.

Dangerous drug-supplement combos revealed

Experts warn that mixing certain prescription medications with popular supplements can lead to serious health risks, including heart problems and liver damage. Learn which combinations to avoid.

Spain seizes ayahuasca and toad poison in retreat raids

Spanish police have seized large quantities of ayahuasca and toad poison in raids targeting unlicensed spiritual retreats. The substances, used in shamanic rituals, are classified as illegal narcotics in Spain.

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