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New drug could fight ‘Ozempic butt’ — and some other unwelcome side effects of GLP-1 drugs
You may yet be able to lean out without losing out as a new drug promises to save GLP-1 users from the flat fate of "Ozempic butt."…
No Guns, No Drugs—Why Did We Blow Up These Boats?
Shocking new facts are still emerging about the campaign against ‘drug boats.’…
Convicted gang rapist Mohammed Skaf hit with two dozen drug charges in Sydney
NSW police say two men and a woman will face court on Thursday over alleged involvement in large-scale drug supply scheme Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
Judicial turf war ignites over DOJ investigations into transgender drugs and surgeries for children
A growing legal dispute over the Justice Department’s investigation into hospitals that provide transgender-related drugs and surgeries to children is escalating into a broader jud…
STAT+: GSK to buy Nuvalent, maker of targeted cancer drugs, for $10.6B
GSK is buying Nuvalent, the maker of targeted cancer drugs, for $10.6 billion, a sizable addition to the latest run of biopharma acquisitions.…
Doctor’s ‘grossly irresponsible prescribing’ played direct role in two deaths, Tasmanian coroner finds
Dr David Jackson gave ‘effectively an unlimited supply for a drug binge’ to one addict, inquest finds Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A former medical …
Trump expands TrumpRx prescription drug discount program to more than 800 medications
Trump announces TrumpRx.gov expansion to over 800 discounted prescription drugs, claiming the program has saved Americans over $400 million.…
San Francisco streets are reeling from deadly drug 20x more powerful than fentanyl
A shocking video posted online showed throngs of stupefied users reeling from the effects of the deadly drug in the city’s notorious Tenderloin district.…
Man charged with serious guns, drugs offences after dramatic arrest in Melbourne’s west
Police said they found drugs including methylamphetamine and testosterone, as well as firearms at the Spotswood home.…
South Africa: Cabinet Outlines Action On Drugs, Ebola Preparedness
[SAnews.gov.za] Cabinet has reaffirmed government's commitment to intensifying the fight against organised crime and strengthening South Africa's contribution to the continental re…
Trump claims unnamed drug can bring people back from death, boasts success of Right To Try Act
"We've taken people that were dead. We had a person given the last rites - gone, the kids are crying, and everything - and started them on this drug. And the person became better,"…
Massive Mexico-California border busts uncover eye-popping amount of drugs: 'Remain vigilant'
CBP seized over $300,000 in fentanyl, cocaine and meth in two separate vehicle stops at southern border ports of entry on a single Sunday in May.…
Seattle mayor makes stunning admission in response to Spencer Pratt’s homeless comments: ‘Absolutely are a factor’
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson hit back at LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt’s plan to ship LA’s homeless to her city.…
Drug-addled zombies rushed by cops in sweeping blitz of LA’s notorious MacArthur Park
Police swarmed downtown Los Angeles’s notorious MacArthur Park Thursday to bust addicts who flock to the open-air drug market to use in broad daylight. The California Post watched …
Open-air drug markets a reminder: much work still to do in San Francisco’s Tenderloin
It’s 3 a.m. in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, and an all-night, drug-fueled party has been raging for hours. The sidewalks are littered with trash and human feces. Addicts hu…
U.S. military strikes boat in eastern Pacific, killing two
Latest attack brings the number of people killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 207 since September…
Spike in Moncton overdose calls raises concerns drug supply may have tranquillizers
Moncton's fire department responded to 52 overdose calls over the weekend when it usually only receives four or five a day.…
Industrial-scale meth production poses new security risks for Nigeria
Southwestern Nigeria has largely been spared major security threats – now it faces a troubling convergence of drugs and terror. The post Industrial-scale meth production poses new …
36 arrests in a day as Kochi City police launch ‘Operation Toofan’
Kochi City police registered 33 NDPS cases during raids across 90 locations as part of the Statewide anti-narcotics drive. Seven COTPA cases booked…
Legal THC driving limit set for NSW a win for medicinal cannabis users
The Labor government plans to introduce a legal limit on the concentration of THC, a driver can have in their system if they have a prescription.…
Graham Platner’s cocaine brag resurfaces as unearthed posts reveal blunt admission
Graham Platner, presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, allegedly bragged in resurfaced Reddit posts about doing drugs while on military leave.…
Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs linked to lower risks of addiction and overdose
A massive study of more than 600,000 U.S. veterans suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may do far more than help with diabetes and weight loss—they could also fig…
’It’s still working’: More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold
'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold
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GLP-1 drugs may have a beneficial effect across many types of cancer
June 3 - A growing body of evidence suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs, widely used for weight loss and diabetes, can provide protection against many types of cancer. Read more at s…
US finds huge tunnel on the Mexican border used to smuggle drugs
‘It’s still working’: More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold
Discover how targeted drugs and advancements in cancer research are increasing survival rates and allowing more people to live with cancer. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more…
Germany seizes tons of cocaine and suspects are arrested in Spain
German authorities have seized over 8 metric tons of cocaine from a container meant to carry cacao beans…
How Cannabis Compounds May Help Create Weight-Loss Drugs
A new study in mice finds that cannabis extracts improve glucose regulation by improving communication between fat cells and the pancreas.…
FBI charges 35 in West Virginia drug and firearms operation, launches nationwide summer crime initiative
"Operation Turf War was this FBI answering the call of a community that needed it the most," FBI Director Kash Patel said.…
Cocaine, heroin, meth: Two charged over 80kg drug haul in WA’s South West
WA Police have seized 57 kilograms of methamphetamine, 23 kilograms of cocaine and 2.5 kilograms of heroin in a series of raids kicked off by a traffic stop in the South West.…
Centre prepares three-year anti-narcotics plan, new verticals set up in federal agencies
India's Home Ministry plans a three-year anti-drug action plan targeting cartels and fugitives, aiming for a drug-free nation by 2047. | India News…
Weight-loss drugs may prevent thousands of knee replacements, study suggests
Patients with knee arthritis who took medications for at least three years at reduced risk of needing surgery Taking weight-loss drugs for at least three years could prevent thousa…
What to know about US military strikes on alleged drug boats
The U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats have killed over 200 people. The attacks began in September and aim to stem drug flow, but critics question their legality and effec…
Kash Patel touts FBI's 'full-throttle mission' after Operation Spring Cleaning yields 615 federal indictments
A nationwide FBI operation called Spring Cleaning netted over 1,100 arrests and seized hundreds of firearms and massive quantities of drugs.…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about pancreatic and lung cancer drugs, China biotech growth, and more
Detailed study data for a pancreatic cancer treatment from Revolution Medicines confirmed it increased overall survival, from 13.2 months to 6.7 months…
Feds make another huge bust in LA’s most toxic park — with a terrifying discovery in backpack
Federal authorities have repeatedly vowed to maintain a heightened presence around the park as part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking networks operating in the area.…
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total d…
Al Jazeera exclusive interview with rebel FARC faction in Colombia
In Colombia, FARC dissidents say they returned to war after a historic peace deal failed to deliver security…
Nanofiber implant delivers three drugs, doubles survival in glioblastoma mice
Collector directs officials to make Sri Sathya Sai district drug-free
Collector A. Shyam Prasad urges officials to adopt technology and awareness campaigns for a drug-free Sri Sathya Sai district.…
Operation Chakravyuh: DRI seizes 24 kg of narcotics in Kerala
DRI seizes 24 kg of narcotics and arrests five in Operation Chakravyuh, targeting drug trafficking in Kerala.…
HP govt to make dope test mandatory for individuals joining government jobs
HP govt to make dope test mandatory for individuals joining government jobs | India News…
Supply is elastic, installment #1637
With deadly precision, the Trump administration has launched dozens of attacks on small boats in the waters off South America, killing nearly 200 people in a campaign U.S. official…
Death toll from U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats climbs above 200
The strikes are part of a monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.…
Another US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military says it carried out another strike on a vessel accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean…
‘Holy grail’ sleep apnea pill can cut episodes by more than 50%
It could prove to be a saving grace for the roughly 80 million Americans who suffer from sleep apnea.…
Experimental Drug May Offer a ‘Functional Cure’ for Some People with Chronic Hepatitis B
Across two large trials, roughly 20% of people treated with bepirovirsen had undetectable levels of the virus after stopping all treatment.…
The Least Surprising Headline Ever: 'Blowing Up Boats Hasn't Slowed Cocaine Traffic to U.S.'
After nine months of murdering suspected cocaine smugglers, the Trump administration has no evidence that the strategy is working as advertised.…
Huge haul of weight-loss drugs seized in Northampton country estate
Two men arrested in raid in which 12,000 doses of unlicensed weight-loss medicines were recovered…
Legal action to be taken against cultivation of ganja
Yadgir district administration warns of legal action against ganja cultivation and drug transportation, urging public cooperation in prevention efforts.…
Two arrested with 36 kg ganja worth ₹18 lakh at Secunderabad Railway Station
Two arrested with 36 kg of ganja worth ₹18 lakh at Secunderabad Railway Station in a major drug trafficking bust.…
Youth held with painkiller tablets near college
A 22-year-old man was arrested near a college for possessing 3,000 painkiller tablets intended for sale.…
Russian court jails Disney executive for 2.5 years on drugs charges: State media
He told the court he was prescribed the drugs legally in the US “to manage the effects of brain surgery”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Cisco exec says adopting AI is like 'surgery without the drugs'
Liz Centoni, Cisco's chief customer experience officer, is working to reinvent her 20,000-employee division for the AI era. "It's painful," she says.…
WATCH: Black Hawk assists takedown of massive cocaine haul off coast of Puerto Rico
U.S. Air and Marine Operations used a Blackhawk helicopter to intercept a boat smuggling 391 lbs of cocaine off Puerto Rico's coast on May 14, CBP says.…
Drone carrying drugs, phone intercepted at Queensland prison
Authorities have intercepted a drone carrying more than $1 million of contraband into Townsville Correctional Complex in North Queensland.…
Japan passes bill to raise co-payments for prescription drugs similar to OTC counterparts
The health ministry plans to require individuals to bear additional costs for some 1,100 over-the-counter-like prescription drugs starting in March 2027.…
Weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s are easy to buy online, raising overdose and safety concerns
Many telehealth companies have emerged in recent years offering easy access to GLP-1 weight loss drugs as demand has exploded.…
Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs labeled as foreign terrorist organizations
The U.S. State Department designated two Brazilian criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations on Thursday…