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Mother dies from black market weight-loss drugs

A mother-of-three died after using unregulated slimming injections purchased online, as experts warn of growing epidemic of dangerous counterfeit medications flooding the UK.

Gas bottle cocaine smugglers jailed for 141 years

A sophisticated criminal network that smuggled £68 million worth of cocaine into Britain concealed within commercial gas cylinders has been dismantled, with gang members receiving sentences totalling 141 years.

Cardamom: Natural Defence Against Flu and COVID

Groundbreaking research reveals that a common kitchen spice found in British households may hold powerful antiviral properties against respiratory viruses including influenza and COVID-19.

Woman, 20, blinded and paralysed by party drug

A young woman's life changed forever after taking a suspected party drug at a night out, leaving her blind and paralysed in a shocking case that highlights the dangers of recreational drugs.

NHS deploys 3 new COVID drugs for vulnerable

The NHS is rolling out three groundbreaking COVID-19 treatments to protect the most vulnerable, including molnupiravir and ritonavir, offering new hope for high-risk patients across the UK.

British Men Arrested in Bali on Drug Allegations

Exclusive: Two British nationals face severe Indonesian drug charges after being arrested in a Kuta villa raid. Could this be a case of a Bali setup? Full details on their arrest and potential decade-long sentences.

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.

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

UK Scientists Announce Functional HIV Cure in New Pill

British researchers have announced a groundbreaking 'functional cure' for HIV. A new once-a-day pill has shown remarkable success in suppressing the virus, even in patients with drug-resistant strains, potentially eliminating the need for lifelong medicat

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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