A 32-year-old woman's fatal overdose has been ruled as unlawful killing by a coroner, who found her abusive partner's controlling behaviour directly contributed to her death in a landmark domestic violence case.
Oregon dramatically overturns its pioneering drug decriminalisation law as overdose crisis worsens, marking a major policy U-turn in American addiction treatment approaches.
The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.
A sweet-toothed man faced a sour reality after consuming five family-sized bags of Haribo Starmix in one sitting, requiring urgent medical treatment for severe stomach pain and digestive distress.
Austrian authorities are investigating the bizarre and tragic death of a woman discovered on a large, cross-shaped object in a remote ravine near the German border. The identity of the woman and the circumstances leading to her death remain a profound mys
Luigi Mangione, a Missouri inmate sentenced to death for a 2005 double murder, has died of natural causes in prison, circumventing his scheduled execution.
UK health authorities issue an urgent warning over a new synthetic opioid, 'Nitazene', found in illicit drugs. It's significantly more potent and deadly than fentanyl, posing a grave threat to public health and exacerbating the nation's overdose crisis.
Tennis icon Bjorn Borg opens up about his darkest moments, including a life-threatening drug overdose and cancer diagnosis, in a raw and emotional new autobiography that rewrites his legendary story.
UK health officials and police issue severe warnings against the lethal 'Benadryl Challenge' circulating on TikTok, linked to multiple adolescent deaths and hospitalisations.
The British figure skating community is in mourning after the sudden and unexplained death of 19-year-old champion skater Julia Marie Gaiser. The promising athlete passed away in her sleep, leaving family and friends devastated.
The heartbroken family of a British man who died after a fall in Magaluf is demanding answers from Spanish police, who have shockingly closed the case without a full investigation.
A damning new report declares the decades-long War on Drugs a catastrophic failure, proposing a groundbreaking public health approach to tackle the devastating US fentanyl epidemic.
TV presenter Davina McCall opens up about her sister's devastating heroin addiction and near-fatal overdose in an emotional new interview, revealing the profound impact on her family.
A major health alert has been issued by UK medical experts over a common household painkiller linked to a staggering 74% of all poisoning deaths. Discover the hidden risks and crucial safety steps you need to take now.
A London woman's quest for wellness with trendy matcha tea led to a terrifying hospital dash. Experts warn of the hidden dangers of overconsumption as she battles nausea, liver damage, and rapid heartbeat.
A powerful animal tranquilliser, medetomidine, is now being detected in the UK's illicit drug supply, significantly increasing the risk of fatal overdoses and complicating medical responses.
A 21-year-old man has tragically died in Bournemouth after consuming a 'One Punch' drink, a highly caffeinated beverage. The incident has sparked urgent warnings from authorities about the dangers of such products.
An Australian mother's harrowing experience with a widely consumed energy drink has sparked a major health warning. Discover how a daily habit led to severe potassium deficiency and hospitalisation, prompting doctors to issue urgent advice to thousands of
Exclusive details emerge about the final, lonely hours of Grammy-nominated DJ Erick Morillo, found dead in his Miami Beach home after a suspected overdose, marking a sombre end to a glittering career.
Exclusive: A sharp rise in UK children hospitalised after overdosing on 'sleep aid' gummies prompts urgent safety warnings from health officials and poison control centres.
The UK Brazilian community is in mourning after the sudden death of 22-year-old social media influencer Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento. The aspiring model was found unresponsive in a London hotel room, with friends suspecting a fatal epileptic seizure.
UK health experts issue a stark warning as children's melatonin gummy overdoses surge. Learn the risks and essential safety tips for parents.
In a raw and emotional tell-all, Jack Osbourne opens up about the darkest moments of the Osbourne family saga, from his father's near-fatal relapse to devastating health diagnoses and the truth behind their fractured relationships.
Kennedy Alexandra Lincoln, known as the 'Ketamine Queen', has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for supplying the ketamine that contributed to actor Matthew Perry's death.
A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.
A coroner's inquest into the death of a 13-year-old disabled boy from Kent concludes it is 'impossible to determine' how he ingested the lethal dose of cocaine that killed him, leaving a family with unanswered questions.
A 34-year-old Texas mother, Alexandra Montgomery, faces capital murder charges after police allege she intentionally left her 10-month-old daughter in a sweltering car for over an hour, leading to the infant's tragic death.
The family of Oliver Pugh, a British man found dead in a Malaysian hotel room, are left with agonising unanswered questions as authorities remain tight-lipped. Exclusive details on the baffling case.
A Vietnamese man has died in agony from 'rabies hydrophobia' – a rare and terrifying form of the virus that causes an extreme fear of water and is considered one of the most painful ways to die.
Singapore confronts a dangerous new public health threat as authorities report a sharp rise in vaping devices laced with etomidate, a potent anaesthetic causing severe overdoses and fatalities.