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.
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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.
Streeting pushes for closer EU ties post-Brexit
Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls for deeper EU trade links, breaking with Starmer's Brexit red lines. He refuses to deny leadership ambitions, suggesting Britain is ready for a gay PM. Read the full story.
Labour's Stealthy EU Reintegration Plan Alarms Brexiteers
Labour's incremental steps towards EU alignment, including rejoining Erasmus, raise fears of a full Brexit reversal. Key figures like Wes Streeting advocate for customs union return, as Brexiteer opposition remains muted.
UK Rejoins Erasmus+ - What Students Need to Know
The UK government has confirmed it will rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange scheme. Find out what it means for fees, who is eligible, and the political shift behind the move.
UK to rejoin EU Erasmus student exchange programme
Keir Starmer's government secures deal for UK to rejoin the Erasmus+ scheme from 2027, allowing students to study in Europe without extra fees. A major Brexit reversal.
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.
Woman loses 66lbs after shop had no clothes that fit
Gerri Walters, 59, reversed her type 2 diabetes and became a model after a holiday shop incident spurred her to lose 66lbs. Discover her inspiring health transformation journey.
Lammy hints at Labour's EU customs union ambition
Deputy PM David Lammy suggests closer EU ties, citing economic benefits seen by others. German President calls for post-Brexit reset, urging 'Don't Look Back in Anger'. Read the latest.
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.
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.
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.
Doctors Warn Against Mixing Two Common Drugs
Medical experts reveal the dangerous combination of Tylenol and NyQuil, warning of severe liver damage. Learn the safe dosage limits to protect your health.
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.
Toddler dies after hospital decimal point error
A two-year-old boy with special needs died after a misplaced decimal point caused a tenfold medication overdose at a Florida hospital, sparking a wrongful death lawsuit.
Christina Applegate's Assistant Lee Grivas Dies at 26
Hollywood mourns as Christina Applegate's personal assistant Lee Grivas passes away at 26 in suspected overdose, leaving entertainment industry reeling from another tragic loss.
Christina Applegate Reveals Late Boyfriend's Tragic Overdose
Emmy-winning actress Christina Applegate shares rare emotional reflection on boyfriend's fatal overdose 30 years later, revealing lasting impact on her life and career.
Blondie star's daughter hospitalised after overdose scare
Ava Stein, daughter of Blondie co-founder Chris Stein, was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in her Manhattan apartment in a suspected overdose incident.
Nurse charged with murdering up to 400 patients
Former Pennsylvania nurse Heather Pressdee faces multiple murder charges after allegedly administering lethal insulin doses to numerous patients across multiple care facilities.
Kerry Katona blasts 'selfish' ex on death anniversary
Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona opens up about her grief and anger towards late ex-husband George Kay in a raw Instagram post marking four years since his tragic passing from drug overdose.
Robert De Niro's grandson dies in overdose - five arrested
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro faces family tragedy as his 19-year-old grandson Leandro dies from drug overdose, leading to five arrests in New York investigation.
De Niro's Grandson Dies in Tragic Drug Overdose
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro faces unimaginable family tragedy as 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez loses his life to suspected drug overdose, with shocking details emerging about previous arrests and drug-related charges.
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.
Mother dies after NHS hospital drug overdose during labour
A grieving husband is demanding answers after his wife died from a massive overdose of labour-inducing medication, just hours after their unborn daughter tragically passed away in the womb at a London NHS hospital.
Stephen Fry's near-fatal cocaine overdose confession
Beloved British actor Stephen Fry opens up about a terrifying cocaine overdose that nearly ended his life during a party, sharing shocking details of his brush with death.
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