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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.

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.

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.

NHS Alert: Ibuprofen Health Risks Revealed

The NHS has issued a critical safety warning about ibuprofen after new research reveals potentially fatal side effects. Discover which patients are most at risk and what symptoms require immediate medical attention.

Trump's Tylenol Warning Sparks Health Debate

Donald Trump's controversial comments about Tylenol safety have ignited fresh health concerns, as medical experts question his unexpected painkiller warning that's dividing opinion across the UK.

Mike Trout Testifies in Teammate's Overdose Death Case

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout gives emotional testimony in wrongful death lawsuit surrounding teammate Tyler Skaggs' opioid overdose, revealing shocking details about clubhouse culture and prescription drug misuse in professional baseball.

Opioid Overdoses Creating Brain Injury Epidemic

Exclusive investigation reveals the silent crisis of brain injuries emerging from the opioid epidemic, with survivors facing lifelong neurological challenges and inadequate support systems across the UK.

Healthy student dies after paracetamol reaction

A seemingly healthy university student died suddenly after taking paracetamol for minor pain, with his brothers racing to buy medication in a desperate bid to save him. The coroner's report reveals shocking details about the rare reaction that claimed Har

UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery

Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.

Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.

America's Overdose Crisis: Guardian Investigation

An in-depth look at The Guardian's major new series exposing the devastating human toll of America's overdose epidemic and the systemic failures fueling this public health catastrophe.

Angels Face Lawsuit Over Tyler Skaggs' Tragic Death

Exclusive: The Los Angeles Angels baseball organisation confronts a devastating lawsuit as new evidence emerges in the tragic drug-related death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, with federal prosecutors alleging club executives knew about opioid distribution.

Opium painkiller returns to England and Wales after 50 years

In a landmark pharmaceutical reversal, the opium-based pain medication Opium is set to be reintroduced in England and Wales after being withdrawn from the market nearly five decades ago, offering new hope for chronic pain sufferers.

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