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FBI warns about counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs
The FBI warns counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs drugs can cause significant health issues.ABC News - 3h -
Accused drug trafficker wanted in U.S. is captured in Mexico
One of Guatemala's most wanted drug traffickers, Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos, was captured in Mexico and awaits extradition to the U.S., officials said.CBS News - 2d -
Drug policy expert on fentanyl crisis and tariffs
Drug policy expert Sheila Vakharia joins to discuss the Trump administration's tariffs and their connection to fentanyl, the latest CDC data on overdose rates, and what's actually helping in the ...CBS News - 4d -
Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges
Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely.BBC News - 3d -
Philippines' Duterte in The Hague after ICC arrest over drug war
Duterte, who led a "drug war" that killed thousands, was arrested for alleged crimes against humanity.BBC News - 2d -
Accused Guatemalan drug trafficker wanted in US is captured in Mexico
One of Guatemala’s most wanted drug traffickers has been captured in Mexico and returned to Guatemala to await extradition to the United StatesABC News - 2d -
Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges.NBC News - 1d -
What Is Lorazepam? The Drug From ‘The White Lotus’ Carries Real Risks
Prescription drugs like lorazepam — used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and sleep disorders — play a role in popular TV shows like “The White Lotus” and “The Pitt.”The New York Times - 2d -
Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ in the Philippines – explained in 30 seconds
The former president faces an investigation by the international criminal court for crimes against humanity over the alleged extrajudicial killing of thousands of drug suspects. Soon after his ...The Guardian - 3d -
Party drug MDMA may have protected survivors of Nova attack from trauma, study suggests
Neuroscientists in Israel find signs that the drug helped festival survivors in the attack and the aftermath.BBC News - 6d -
DOJ drug, organized crime task force chief fired
The head of a Justice Department task force dealing with organized crime and drug trafficking was fired by the Trump administration Friday, and he indicated he believes politics may have played a ...The Hill - 4d -
Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest over Philippines drug war killings
Ex-president to face charges of crimes against humanity over ‘war on drugs’ that rights groups say left 30,000 dead. The former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has left Manila on a plane ...The Guardian - 3d -
Novo Nordisk shares fall 6.3% after latest trial results for its next-generation weight loss drug
Shares of Novo Nordisk fell sharply on Monday, after the firm published results from the latest clinical trial of its CagriSema weight-loss drug.CNBC - 4d -
Florida Panthers' Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL's performance-enhancing drug policy
In a statement, Ekblad said he'd taken an undisclosed substance while recovering from a recent injury and that it was 'a shock' when he failed his drug test.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Roche shares pop 5% on $5.3 billion obesity drug deal with Zealand Pharma
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Wednesday that it had struck a deal worth up to $5.3 billion to develop Zealand Pharma's obesity drug candidate.CNBC - 2d -
Arrested Philippine ex-President Duterte to face legacy of thousands killed in drug crackdown
Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, who left a savage legacy over his deadly anti-drugs crackdown, was arrested on an international warrant as he returned to ManilaABC News - 3d -
Philippine ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte to face murder charges at ICC for drug war killings
A plane carrying former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court to face charges over his “war on drugs” took off for Rotterdam on Wednesday, after being delayed by a ...NBC News - 2d -
Ex-Philippine leader Duterte takes responsibility for drug war as he faces possible ICC trial
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration’s “war on drugs,” as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court.NBC News - 1d -
Trump economic adviser: US 'launched a drug war, not a trade war' with Mexico, Canada
Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration’s National Economic Council director, said the United States has not launched a trade war with Mexico and Canada but “a drug war.” Hassett joined ABC News’s ...The Hill - 5d -
‘I demand to have some booze!’: how do actors fake being drunk or on drugs?
From The White Lotus to Industry, hedonism is everywhere on TV at the moment. Actors, and the ‘wellbeing facilitators’ tasked with keeping them safe, reveal the trick to acting under the influence. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Government to tighten law on online suicide drugs
Two young people from Southampton died after taking substances suggested by pro-suicide forums.BBC News - 3d -
Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug
NHS England says it cannot afford to offer abiraterone, which is available in Scotland and Wales.BBC News - 6h -
Weight Loss Drug Will Be Offered for $499 a Month for Some Patients
Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible.The New York Times - Mar. 5 -
Son of ruthless cartel leader gets life in U.S. prison for trafficking drugs
Rubén Oseguera, known as "El Menchito", is the son of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, the fugitive cartel boss of the Jalisco New Generation cartel.CBS News - Mar. 7 -
Hikma races to launch generic versions of blockbuster obesity drugs
Pharma group looks to take advantage as Wegovy and Ozempic start to go off patent next yearFinancial Times - 5d -
'We launched a drug war, not a trade war': NEC director
President Trump’s top economic aide Kevin Hassett was interviewed on "This Week."ABC News - 5d -
Novo Nordisk shares fall on latest trial results for new obesity drug
Participants with type 2 diabetes had an average weight loss of 15.7 per cent after 68 weeks on CagriSemaFinancial Times - 4d -
Former Philippine leader Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested by police at Manila’s international airport on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against ...ABC News - 3d -
Ex-Philippines President Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine ...CBS News - 3d -
Philippines’ ex-president Duterte sent to The Hague over drug war killings
Former leader arrested on International Criminal Court warrant over alleged crimes against humanityFinancial Times - 3d -
Mother of two sons shot in Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ dares hope for justice
Sarah Celiz among tens of thousands feeling relief that ex-Philippines president will finally face the courts. Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest Sarah Celiz wept as she sat at home ...The Guardian - 3d -
Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges
Private consultant Jonathan Franks said that additional Americans he represents are expected to be released by Kuwait later.CBS News - 1d -
How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Zepbound Cost?
A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now.The New York Times - 5h -
Dr. Oz pledges to continue Medicare drug price talks started by Biden
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.CBS News - 1h -
The People Whose Children Were Killed in Duterte’s Drug War
For many Filipinos, Rodrigo Duterte’s transfer to the International Criminal Court was a milestone in their quest for justice. But some were conflicted.The New York Times - 21m -
Why Brussels’ €150bn defence pot is a test case for the EU’s arms strategy
Also in this newsletter: A dangerous drug addiction, and Russia’s reliance on Chinese carsFinancial Times - 4d -
Here’s why Ozempic maker’s new weight-loss drug isn’t good enough for investors
New trial data showed CagriSema led to “superior” weight loss, but at a rate much less than original expectations of 25%.MarketWatch - 4d -
Senate Dems demand Kennedy disclose details of Mar-a-Lago meetings with drug execs
Three Democratic senators want answers from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his private meetings with drugmakers alongside President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in ...The Hill - 4d -
Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there’s a solution: desperate rich people
Each year, hundreds of potentially world-changing treatments are discarded because scientists run out of cash. But where big pharma or altruists fear to tread, my friend and I have a solution. It’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died after taking cocktail of drugs, inquest hears
The Hollyoaks and reality TV star died at the age of 46 at his home in Bristol on 16 January.BBC News - 3d