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Man hospitalised after eating five bags of Haribo

A sweet-toothed man faced a sour reality after consuming five family-sized bags of Haribo Starmix in one sitting, requiring urgent medical treatment for severe stomach pain and digestive distress.

Deadly New Drug Nitazene Hits UK, 50x Stronger Than Fentanyl

UK health authorities issue an urgent warning over a new synthetic opioid, 'Nitazene', found in illicit drugs. It's significantly more potent and deadly than fentanyl, posing a grave threat to public health and exacerbating the nation's overdose crisis.

School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup

A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.

War on Drugs Failed: New Plan for Fentanyl Crisis

A damning new report declares the decades-long War on Drugs a catastrophic failure, proposing a groundbreaking public health approach to tackle the devastating US fentanyl epidemic.

Urgent UK Health Alert Over Common Painkiller Risks

A major health alert has been issued by UK medical experts over a common household painkiller linked to a staggering 74% of all poisoning deaths. Discover the hidden risks and crucial safety steps you need to take now.

London Woman Hospitalised After Matcha Tea Overdose

A London woman's quest for wellness with trendy matcha tea led to a terrifying hospital dash. Experts warn of the hidden dangers of overconsumption as she battles nausea, liver damage, and rapid heartbeat.

Deadly 'Zombie Drug' Medetomidine Hits UK Streets

A powerful animal tranquilliser, medetomidine, is now being detected in the UK's illicit drug supply, significantly increasing the risk of fatal overdoses and complicating medical responses.

Energy Drink Obsession Lands Aussie Mum in Hospital

An Australian mother's harrowing experience with a widely consumed energy drink has sparked a major health warning. Discover how a daily habit led to severe potassium deficiency and hospitalisation, prompting doctors to issue urgent advice to thousands of

Jack Osbourne's Heartbreaking Family Revelations Exposed

In a raw and emotional tell-all, Jack Osbourne opens up about the darkest moments of the Osbourne family saga, from his father's near-fatal relapse to devastating health diagnoses and the truth behind their fractured relationships.

'Ketamine Queen' jailed over Matthew Perry's death

Kennedy Alexandra Lincoln, known as the 'Ketamine Queen', has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for supplying the ketamine that contributed to actor Matthew Perry's death.

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.

Glasgow: Europe's Drug Death Capital Exposed

Shocking investigation reveals Glasgow's grim status as Europe's drug death capital, with open-air drug use and discarded needles plaguing the city centre. Exclusive footage and expert insights expose a deepening public health emergency.

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.

Toddler's CT scan overdose leads to £13.5m settlement

A Minnesota family has been awarded $16.7 million after their toddler suffered permanent brain damage from a CT scan that administered a radiation overdose 60 times the normal level at a Minneapolis children's hospital.

Colts' Jim Irsay Reveals Near-Fatal Ketamine Overdose

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay opens up about his secret battle with addiction, detailing a severe relapse involving ketamine that led to a near-fatal overdose and respiratory failure in December 2023.

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