Oregon reverses drug decriminalisation in policy U-turn
Oregon dramatically overturns its pioneering drug decriminalisation law as overdose crisis worsens, marking a major policy U-turn in American addiction treatment approaches.
Oregon dramatically overturns its pioneering drug decriminalisation law as overdose crisis worsens, marking a major policy U-turn in American addiction treatment approaches.
The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.
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.
A family's terrifying ordeal after a diabetic emergency leads to accidental use of wrong medication. Exclusive interview reveals how common medical devices caused dangerous confusion.
A leading weight loss expert explains how hormone imbalances could be preventing you from losing weight, and shares the simple signs to watch for.
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.
Tennis icon Bjorn Borg opens up about his darkest moments, including a life-threatening drug overdose and cancer diagnosis, in a raw and emotional new autobiography that rewrites his legendary story.
UK health officials and police issue severe warnings against the lethal 'Benadryl Challenge' circulating on TikTok, linked to multiple adolescent deaths and hospitalisations.
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.
TV presenter Davina McCall opens up about her sister's devastating heroin addiction and near-fatal overdose in an emotional new interview, revealing the profound impact on her family.
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.
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.
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.
A 21-year-old man has tragically died in Bournemouth after consuming a 'One Punch' drink, a highly caffeinated beverage. The incident has sparked urgent warnings from authorities about the dangers of such products.
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
Exclusive details emerge about the final, lonely hours of Grammy-nominated DJ Erick Morillo, found dead in his Miami Beach home after a suspected overdose, marking a sombre end to a glittering career.
Exclusive: A sharp rise in UK children hospitalised after overdosing on 'sleep aid' gummies prompts urgent safety warnings from health officials and poison control centres.
Families across England face a devastating postcode lottery as NHS refuses to fund essential glucose monitors for children with Type 1 diabetes, forcing desperate parents to crowdfund for basic medical care.
UK health experts issue a stark warning as children's melatonin gummy overdoses surge. Learn the risks and essential safety tips for parents.
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.
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.
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.
An ITV doctor exposes the hidden medical conditions, from hormone imbalances to medication side-effects, that can sabotage weight loss, and explains when to see your GP.
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.
A lethal batch of 'One Dollar' street pills, suspected to contain deadly fentanyl, has claimed two lives in the UK, prompting a major public health warning from authorities.
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.
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.
Exclusive: Freddy Brazier opens up about his father's fatal overdose, Jade Goody's turbulent childhood, and his own battle with addiction in a raw, emotional interview.
Exclusive: British medical professionals issue urgent warnings about the risks of self-administering weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, linking them to severe mental health issues and potential overdose.
Martha Nolan Oslatara, a British mother-of-two, died after taking cocaine laced with fentanyl at a New York party. Her family's heartbreak highlights the growing danger of lethal drugs infiltrating the city's social scene.