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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Unchecked free trade' of drugs at Boomtown could lead to more deaths, coroner warns

Coroner emphasizes need for action against open drug trade at music festivals after MDMA-related death.
Health
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Medicines watchdog has received reports of pancreatitis linked to obesity injections

Low report numbers for pancreatitis linked to obesity jabs in the UK.
Safety monitoring is crucial for potential side effects of obesity medications.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Weight loss jabs study begins after reports of pancreas issues

A study has been launched due to reports of serious side effects related to weight loss drugs potentially affecting the pancreas, prompting safety investigations.
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

The FDA Allowed Contaminated Factories to Send Drugs to the US

Sun Pharma's factory faced severe scrutiny after inspectors found contamination, leading to a ban on exportation to the U.S., highlighting the conflict between safety and drug supply.
Medicine
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

San Francisco is fighting opioid overdoses by giving out Narcan at drag shows - and this queen started it

Kochina Rude turned an emergency overdose situation into an educational opportunity for her community.
She effectively engages audiences on overdose prevention during her performances.
Medicine
fromTruthout
2 months ago

FDA Approved Hundreds of Drugs Without Evidence They Work. Many Are Dangerous.

Elmiron, a drug for interstitial cystitis, has been linked to severe vision problems and gastrointestinal issues, raising safety concerns.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists warn over drug that's 500 TIMES stronger than heroin

Nitazenes are dangerous synthetic opioids posing a significant risk to festivalgoers, as they can lead to fatal overdoses even in small doses.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Tributes to beautiful' couple found dead after taking mystery pills' in Southall

To me they were a clean-cut, hardworking couple who left early in the morning and were ambitious. They were a pleasure to be around.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Pregnant women warned against using weight-loss jabs

Drug safety experts in the UK warn women using weight-loss jabs should stop if trying for a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, citing unknown risks to unborn babies.
Women
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Opioid hundred times stronger than heroin' linked to UK clubbing deaths

Synthetic opioids like nitazenes pose serious health risks and have recently caused fatalities in London.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

25pc of ecstasy pills tested by the HSE in 2024 had double the dose

The HSE warns that a higher dose means a higher risk, particularly when the potency of the product is unclear.
Cannabis
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London clubs issue warning after Ealing deaths linked to green pills'

Dangerous blue and green pills masquerading as ecstasy are linked to two deaths in London, prompting warnings from clubs and authorities.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Drug Much Deadlier Than Fentanyl, Carfentanil, Linked to Death In Santa Clara County

Carfentanil, a potent fentanyl analog, has caused the Bay Area's first overdose death, marking a significant public health concern.
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