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Urgent UK Health Alert Over Common Painkiller Risks

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.

London Woman Hospitalised After Matcha Tea Overdose

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.

Deadly 'Zombie Drug' Medetomidine Hits UK Streets

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.

Energy Drink Obsession Lands Aussie Mum in Hospital

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

RFK Jr: Pregnancy Painkiller Linked to Autism

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. alleges a direct link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and rising autism rates, challenging NHS guidance and igniting a fierce scientific debate.

Jack Osbourne's Heartbreaking Family Revelations Exposed

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.

'Ketamine Queen' jailed over Matthew Perry's death

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.

Deadly New Opioid Fuels Scotland's Drug Death Crisis

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.

Pregnant Brit Jailed in Turkey Over Paracetamol

Exclusive: Pregnant Bella Culley faces a traumatic prison sentence after a mix-up with paracetamol, sparking outrage and calls for justice. Her story exposes a shocking failure in the legal system.

Common Painkillers Linked to Hearing Loss Risk

Groundbreaking research uncovers a potential link between regular use of common painkillers like ibuprofen and an increased risk of hearing damage. Experts urge caution.

Paracetamol vs Ibuprofen: A Pharmacist's Guide

A leading pharmacist settles the debate once and for all. Discover when to reach for paracetamol, when ibuprofen is more effective, and the crucial safety rules you must never break.

Singapore's Lethal Etomidate Vaping Crisis

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.

Common Painkillers May Be Fueling Antibiotic Resistance

Groundbreaking UK research reveals that over-the-counter painkillers, including ibuprofen and paracetamol, may be contributing to the global antibiotic resistance crisis, a hidden danger in your medicine cabinet.

Toddler's CT scan overdose leads to £13.5m settlement

A Minnesota family has been awarded $16.7 million after their toddler suffered permanent brain damage from a CT scan that administered a radiation overdose 60 times the normal level at a Minneapolis children's hospital.

Colts' Jim Irsay Reveals Near-Fatal Ketamine Overdose

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay opens up about his secret battle with addiction, detailing a severe relapse involving ketamine that led to a near-fatal overdose and respiratory failure in December 2023.

British mother dies from fentanyl-laced cocaine in NYC

Martha Nolan Oslatara, a British mother-of-two, died after taking cocaine laced with fentanyl at a New York party. Her family's heartbreak highlights the growing danger of lethal drugs infiltrating the city's social scene.

Pensioner's 'Natural' Death Ruled a Murder

A 70-year-old man initially thought to have died of natural causes was actually murdered, a coroner has ruled, after a post-mortem uncovered a lethal level of prescription medication in his system.

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