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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.

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.

40% Surge in ADHD Drugs for UK Preschoolers

Exclusive NHS data reveals a sharp 40% rise in ADHD drug prescriptions for preschool children under five, raising serious ethical and safety concerns among medical experts.

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

Airport drug mule with £140k cannabis avoids jail

A drugs mule caught smuggling £140,000 of cannabis through Manchester Airport has been spared prison in a surprising court ruling. Read the full story of the conviction and the suspended sentence.

Jockey Jailed for Meth Trafficking in Queensland

Professional jockey Robert John Warren has been sentenced to jail in a Queensland court after being convicted of dealing and possessing the dangerous drug methamphetamine, also known as 'ice'.

NHS's £1bn weight-loss drug bill sparks funding crisis

The soaring cost of revolutionary new obesity drugs like Wegovy could force the NHS into a stark choice: ration treatments or find billions in new funding. This investigation reveals the immense financial pressure facing the health service.

Serena Williams Endorses GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications

Tennis legend Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian endorse GLP-1 medications, advocating for their benefits while calling for reduced stigma and improved accessibility in weight management treatment.

British mother dies from fentanyl-laced cocaine in NYC

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.

Trump Tariffs Threaten UK Access to Weight-Loss Drugs

A potential second Trump presidency could trigger massive price hikes for life-changing diabetes and obesity medications due to proposed import tariffs, putting essential treatments at risk for millions of Britons.

18,000 Illegal Weight Loss Drugs Seized at UK Border

A massive haul of illegal semaglutide injections has been intercepted at the UK border, as criminals attempt to smuggle counterfeit versions of the 'Hollywood' weight loss drug Mounjaro into the country, posing a severe health risk to the public.

Serena Williams Denies Using Ozempic, Slams Rumours

Tennis legend Serena Williams has vehemently denied using Ozempic for weight loss, calling the speculation 'invasive' and 'harmful' in a powerful statement addressing body shaming and the pressure on female athletes.

Mounjaro & Ozempic Side Effects: New UK Health Warning

Exclusive: UK health experts issue urgent warnings as severe gastrointestinal illnesses linked to popular diabetes-turned-weight-loss drugs Mounjaro and Ozempic surge. Discover the real risks behind the TikTok trend.

Net-a-Porter founder's explosive divorce allegations

Dramatic court documents reveal the bitter divorce battle between Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet and her ex-husband, Arnaud Massenet, detailing shocking allegations of drug use, prostitutes, and multiple affairs.

Pensioner's 'Natural' Death Ruled a Murder

A 70-year-old man initially thought to have died of natural causes was actually murdered, a coroner has ruled, after a post-mortem uncovered a lethal level of prescription medication in his system.

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