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Antibiotic shows promise for schizophrenia treatment

Groundbreaking research suggests the widely-used antibiotic doxycycline could help alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia by targeting brain inflammation, offering new hope for mental health treatment.

Mother dies from black market weight-loss drugs

A mother-of-three died after using unregulated slimming injections purchased online, as experts warn of growing epidemic of dangerous counterfeit medications flooding the UK.

Afghan knifeman who attacked toddlers in psychiatric care

An Afghan asylum seeker who launched a frenzied knife attack on young children and their mothers in a French park continues to receive psychiatric treatment as authorities investigate the shocking incident that left a three-year-old fighting for life.

Gas bottle cocaine smugglers jailed for 141 years

A sophisticated criminal network that smuggled £68 million worth of cocaine into Britain concealed within commercial gas cylinders has been dismantled, with gang members receiving sentences totalling 141 years.

Skin conditions signal mental health crisis years early

Groundbreaking research reveals inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis may signal future psychotic episodes, offering crucial early intervention opportunities for NHS mental health services.

Woman, 20, blinded and paralysed by party drug

A young woman's life changed forever after taking a suspected party drug at a night out, leaving her blind and paralysed in a shocking case that highlights the dangers of recreational drugs.

France's lost 1968 rock revolution revealed

Uncover the explosive story of France's forgotten 1968 rock underground, where bands played psychiatric hospitals, invented new languages, and created a musical revolution that defied all conventions.

British Men Arrested in Bali on Drug Allegations

Exclusive: Two British nationals face severe Indonesian drug charges after being arrested in a Kuta villa raid. Could this be a case of a Bali setup? Full details on their arrest and potential decade-long sentences.

Women on beta-blockers face higher death risk, study warns

Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.

British Teen Caught with £420k Cannabis in Thailand

A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei

Net-a-Porter founder's explosive divorce allegations

Dramatic court documents reveal the bitter divorce battle between Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet and her ex-husband, Arnaud Massenet, detailing shocking allegations of drug use, prostitutes, and multiple affairs.

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.

King's fisherman jailed for £18m cocaine smuggling

Cornish fisherman David Pleasants, who once met King Charles, has been sentenced to 18 years for masterminding a major drug smuggling operation that intercepted £18 million worth of cocaine off the coast of Cornwall.

NHS Approves Revolutionary Bladder Cancer Drug

The NHS has greenlit pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for high-risk bladder cancer patients, a groundbreaking immunotherapy that could prevent recurrence and transform treatment outcomes across the UK.

London Restaurants Create Special Menus for Ozempic Users

London's culinary scene is undergoing a dramatic transformation as top restaurants create new 'Gut Health' and 'Satiety' menus specifically catering to the growing number of patrons on GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro.

British Grandfather Faces Firing Squad in Bali for Drugs

A British grandfather is sentenced to death by firing squad in Bali after being caught with a 'personal use' quantity of cannabis. This case highlights Indonesia's brutally strict zero-tolerance drug laws and serves as a stark warning to tourists.

NFL's Demarcus Robinson banned for drugs policy violation

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been suspended without pay for the first three games of the 2024 NFL season after violating the league's strict performance-enhancing substances policy. The veteran pass-catcher, a key part of the Rams'

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