Sackler Trust hides £1.1m charity recipients
The Sackler Trust, linked to the opioid crisis, kept two charities that received over £1.1m anonymous to protect them from 'serious prejudice'. Discover the details and the ongoing fallout.
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Sackler Trust hides names of £1.1m charity recipients
The Sackler Trust, linked to the opioid crisis, kept two charities that received over £1.1m anonymous to protect them from 'serious prejudice'. Discover the details of its latest grants and the ongoing fallout.
Psychic predicts new deadly pandemic within five years
Psychic medium Selina Avalon warns a new 'serious health crisis' could emerge from Africa within five years. Read her full 2026 predictions.
Life-saving overdose drug to be more accessible
The UK government plans to make the overdose-reversal drug naloxone more widely available in homeless shelters and public areas. A new consultation aims to save lives amid rising opioid deaths.
Illinois Libraries Must Stock Overdose Reversal Drugs
A new Illinois law requires all public libraries to store and administer life-saving opioid overdose medications from 1 January. Discover how this move aims to combat a public health crisis.
Tramadol: Limited Pain Relief, Doubled Serious Risk
A major review finds the common opioid tramadol offers minimal pain relief while more than doubling the risk of serious adverse events like heart problems. Doctors urged to reconsider its use.
Shoplifting Epidemic: 810 Unsolved Crimes a Day
New figures reveal a record 810 shoplifting offences go unsolved daily in the UK. With cases soaring, staff face abuse and violence. The Lib Dems demand action.
7 Facts About the 'Untreatable' Adenovirus Spreading Now
Health experts warn a difficult-to-treat adenovirus is circulating globally alongside Covid and 'superflu'. Learn the 7 crucial facts and how to protect yourself.
Weight Loss Jabs Top India's Drug Sales, Alarm Doctors
Mounjaro is now India's highest-selling drug, surpassing antibiotics. Doctors warn the unregulated boom in weight loss injections poses serious risks amid a diabetes and obesity epidemic.
NHS faces 'unprecedented' super flu wave: 9 key facts
New NHS data reveals a sharp 18% rise in 'super flu' hospitalisations, with nearly 1,000 more cases. Discover the latest stats and what it means for the health service.
How grassroots groups are tackling the UK's loneliness crisis
Across the UK, grassroots initiatives from farming co-ops to urban neighbourhood projects are rebuilding community bonds to fight a historic epidemic of social isolation. Discover how they're making a difference.
US groups tackle historic social isolation and loneliness
Amid a US loneliness epidemic, small community groups from Baltimore to Kentucky are rebuilding social connections person by person. Discover how grassroots efforts are healing isolation.
Trump classifies fentanyl as a WMD amid military strikes
President Trump signs an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, linking it to a major military buildup and strikes in the Caribbean. Read the full analysis.
Elderly woman mailed fentanyl to pay for meds
A Texas woman, 74, distributed enough fentanyl for 150,000 lethal doses via post in a 'side hustle' to afford her own medication. Discover the shocking details of the US drug trafficking case.
Generation Flake: Self-Care Turns to Selfishness
Discover why 68% of young Brits now cancel plans last-minute, creating a friendship epidemic. Explore the cost of living, burnout and mental health factors driving this social shift.
John Lewis: Buprenorphine Pioneer Dies Aged 92
Discover how chemist John Lewis helped develop buprenorphine, a life-saving treatment for opioid addiction used by millions worldwide. Learn about his remarkable legacy.
11-year-olds wait for NHS vaping addiction treatment
Exclusive: Children as young as 11 are on waiting lists for Britain's first NHS vaping addiction clinic at Alder Hey Hospital. Discover the growing youth vaping epidemic and what's being done.
Queen of Versailles: Broadway Star's Journey Through Grief
Jackie Siegel's life transforms from building a 90,000-square-foot palace to Broadway musical fame while battling profound personal tragedies. Discover how she turns darkness into light.
Sacklers to pay $7bn in opioid crisis settlement
A federal judge approves a $7bn settlement from the Sackler family over the opioid crisis. The deal directs funds to combat the epidemic and compensate victims. Discover the full implications.
Judge approves $7bn Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
A US judge is set to explain his approval of Purdue Pharma's opioid settlement, compelling the Sackler family to pay $7bn. Victims to receive compensation from 2025. Read the full details.
Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Approved
A US judge approves the Purdue Pharma settlement, compelling Sackler payouts and a company name change. Discover the key details and what it means for victims.
Judge approves $7bn Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
A US bankruptcy judge has approved a landmark $7bn settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, requiring the Sackler family to pay victims and relinquish ownership. Discover the details.
Purdue Pharma opioid settlement nears final approval
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and Sackler family close to finalising landmark opioid settlement worth up to $7 billion after overwhelming support from claimants. Historic deal could end years of litigation.
West Midlands tops UK childhood obesity chart
New NHS data exposes a growing health crisis as West Midlands records highest childhood obesity rates in England, with nearly 1 in 3 Year 6 children clinically obese.
US Obesity Rates Hit Record High Amid New Drug Hope
New CDC data reveals American obesity rates have hit unprecedented levels, while revolutionary GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound show promising results in combating the epidemic.
Trump-Xi Summit: Fentanyl Deal and Trade Talks Breakthrough
In a landmark meeting at the APEC summit, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reach breakthrough agreement on combating fentanyl trade while addressing ongoing trade tensions between the world's largest economies.
Britain's Loneliness Epidemic: The Pub Solution
New research reveals Britain's growing loneliness crisis and how community spaces like pubs could provide unexpected relief for mental health struggles.
Boston South End overwhelmed by drugs and homelessness crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Boston's prestigious South End district faces unprecedented challenges with open drug use and homelessness, prompting urgent community action and police response.
NHS forced to choose: Obesity crisis vs routine care
Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's growing obesity epidemic is pushing the NHS toward an impossible choice between routine care and weight-related treatments as waiting lists hit record highs.
NHS pop-up flu jabs at fire stations and bowling alleys
The NHS launches innovative pop-up vaccination clinics across unusual venues including sports halls and bowling alleys to combat winter flu epidemic, with school-age children being key focus.
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