Pharmacist's warning on paracetamol and ibuprofen use
A pharmacist warns of serious health risks from over-reliance on common painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen. Learn the dangers and when to see your GP.
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Witkoff's Viral Post Links Brother's Death to Maduro
Alex Witkoff, son of Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, sparked debate by linking his brother's opioid overdose to the capture of Venezuela's Maduro. Read the full story and community reaction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Midwife died from painkiller misadventure, inquest rules
A mother-of-three and midwife was found dead after taking painkillers for chronic back pain. The Preston coroner recorded a conclusion of misadventure. Read the full story.
8 Groups Who Should Avoid Ibuprofen - NHS List
The NHS advises eight specific groups of people to consult a doctor before taking the common painkiller ibuprofen. Learn who is at risk and what the official guidance says.
Paracetamol Alert: 5 Groups Need Medical Advice
NHS issues crucial guidance on paracetamol use. Discover the five key groups who should seek medical advice before taking this common painkiller to avoid serious health risks.
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.
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.
Urgent Doctor Warning Over Common Winter Medication
Medical experts reveal surprising dangers of paracetamol misuse during cold season. Learn how to protect yourself from accidental overdose and liver damage.
NHS Paracetamol Warning: Hidden Dangers Revealed
Medical experts reveal why paracetamol shouldn't be your first choice for pain relief. Discover the hidden dangers and safer alternatives in this exclusive NHS health alert.
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-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.
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.
UK Health Alert: Painkiller Combination Warning
Medical professionals are sounding the alarm about dangerous side effects from mixing common painkillers, urging Brits to reconsider their approach to pain management.
Baseball's opioid crisis exposed in Tyler Skaggs tragedy
The shocking trial of former LA Angels executive Eric Kay exposes baseball's troubling relationship with opioids and the devastating human cost behind the headlines.
Trump's 'drug boat' plan to combat US opioid crisis
Donald Trump suggests deploying naval forces against drug cartels in radical proposal to tackle America's fentanyl epidemic, drawing criticism from medical experts.
Trout's Harrowing Testimony in Skaggs Drug Death Trial
Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout gives emotional court testimony about teammate Tyler Skaggs' opioid-related death, exposing baseball's hidden drug crisis
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.
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