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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.
#weight-loss-drugs
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Public health

Weight loss jabs study begins after reports of pancreas issues

Weight loss jabs may have serious side effects related to pancreatitis, leading to an official study.
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fromTruthout
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
#weight-loss
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Pregnant women warned against using weight-loss jabs

Women are advised to stop weight-loss jabs when trying for a baby or breastfeeding due to potential unknown risks to unborn children.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Pregnant women warned against using weight-loss jabs

Women are advised to stop weight-loss jabs when trying for a baby or breastfeeding due to potential unknown risks to unborn children.
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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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
2 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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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

More than 30 ill after taking fake heroin - Met

A synthetic opioid mimicking heroin has led to multiple hospitalizations in Camden, prompting police warnings and community outreach.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Senators Press Marty Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines

Dr. Makary's confirmation hearing highlighted a divide in views on abortion pill access, with commitments to review safety data.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Boy, 4, dies from fentanyl exposure in NYC shelter despite emergency workers administering Narcan: sources

A 4-year-old boy died from fentanyl exposure in a Brooklyn shelter, highlighting serious concerns about drug safety and parental responsibility.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

MS patients suffer side-effects after NHS England switches to cheaper drug

Patients with multiple sclerosis have experienced severe side effects from a new cheaper drug, raising concerns over NHS cost-saving measures.
fromFast Company
8 months ago

New FDA rules require TV drug ads to be more clear and direct

The new guidelines require drugmakers to communicate clearer and more direct risk information about their medications, leaving behind distracting visuals and jargon.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

Pink Cocaine Is Hitting Headlines and Clubs

Pink cocaine, often misleadingly named, is rarely made of cocaine; instead, it is a dangerous mix of various substances including ketamine, MDMA, and methamphetamine.
Miscellaneous
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Should cocaine and MDMA users carry naloxone, the medicine that prevents fatal opioid overdoses?

Recreational drug users, especially cocaine and ecstasy consumers, should be informed about the dangers of opioid-laced drugs and the importance of naloxone.
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

New Zealand food bank unknowingly distributed meth in candy

Auckland City Mission is working to contact up to 400 individuals who may have received food parcels containing dangerous candies filled with methamphetamine.
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