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Ambulance's drug could have saved Novichok victim's life

The Novichok victim was initially misdiagnosed, which meant a live-saving drug was not administered.

Weight loss drugs could help patients struggling with addiction, study says

A new study shows diabetes drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which people also take to lose weight, may help patients suffering from addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.

Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says

Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.

Study finds drugs like Ozempic could help with substance addiction

New research suggests diabetes drugs like Ozempic, which some people also take to lose weight, may also help patients suffering from substance addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celene Gounder has ...

Police insisted second Salisbury novichok attack was drug overdose, inquiry told

Inspector dismissed emergency services’ concerns that incident was similar to Skripal poisonings, KC says. Police officers urged paramedics and firefighters to treat the second novichok incident in ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder is wanted in a US drug trafficking case

A former Olympic snowboarder for Canada has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring that authorities say shipped vast amounts of cocaine across the Americas and killed four people

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Former Olympic snowboarder accused of running large drug trafficking group

Ryan Wedding, 43, a former Olympian from Canada who now resides in Mexico, is among 16 people charged in a federal indictment.

Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?

NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.

Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row

Jeannie Ambrose, one of about 1,000 affected patients, says the drug should be made available on the NHS

Former Olympic Snowboarder Wanted by F.B.I. on Murder and Drug Charges

Ryan Wedding, 43, was indicted with 15 others on charges of trafficking drugs into Canada and the U.S., the authorities said. He is believed to be living in Mexico.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Olympic snowboarder wanted for running murderous drug trafficking operation, FBI says

A former Olympic snowboarder has been charged with running a drug smuggling operation that allegedly shipped huge amounts of narcotics across borders and killed four people, the FBI said Thursday.

Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts

Medications like Ozempic ‘transformed’ diabetes care because they improved health outcomes, say experts. Obesity rates have decreased slightly in the US and while it’s too early to say whether the ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

6 million pills seized, 47 arrested in major drug smuggling bust

The pills seized had an estimated street value of $13.6 million, officials said.

California man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting nine women is charged with murder

A Southern California man is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting nine women, one of whom died, prosecutors said.

Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why

After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.Drug overdose deaths fell 12.7% in the 12 months ending in May, the CDC said.

How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?

The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.

Demonstrators in France praise Gisèle Pélicot's courage in harrowing drug and rape trial

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Demonstrators in France praise Gisèle Pélicot's courage in harrowing drug and rape trial

Women and men have demonstrated together in Paris and other French cities in support of Gisèle Pélicot and against sexual violence

World - ABC News - October 19

Drug industry says it is not ready for ‘UK only’ labelling scheme

Generic drug producers warn of ‘severe’ consequences for patients in Northern Ireland ahead of January deadline

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Record haul of drugs seized from "narco sub" and other boats in Pacific

The seizure "represents the largest amount of drugs seized in a maritime operation, unprecedented in history," the Mexican navy said

Liam Payne had multiple drugs in body at time of death: Sources

Details from Liam Payne's partial autopsy report say multiple drugs were found in the singer's body at the time of his death.

What is pink cocaine? Autopsy finds drug in Liam Payne's body

A partial autopsy conducted on former One Direction singer Liam Payne found multiple substances in his system when he fell to his death from the third-floor balcony of a hotel room in Argentina ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Europe falls behind China in playing host to clinical drug trials

Pharmaceutical companies turn to jurisdictions with simpler regulatory regimes

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Toxicology tests show Liam Payne had 'multiple' drugs in system: reports

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Biden to highlight drug price reductions with New Hampshire visit

President Biden is visiting New Hampshire Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.

Dotmatics aims to speed drug development, break data silos with Geneious Luma

It leverages AI and machine learning to automate workflows, enabling scientists to manage complex biological data with greater accuracy.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 22

What is pink cocaine? The party drug reportedly taken by Liam Payne

The drug cocktail that can contain ketamine, ecstasy, meth and crack has grown in popularity in recent years. Liam Payne had ‘pink cocaine’ in his system at time of death – reports Pink ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

What is 'pink cocaine'? Explaining the drug cocktail linked to Liam Payne's death

An initial toxicology report revealed that former One Direction singer Liam Payne had multiple drugs in his system, including “pink cocaine,” when he fell to his death.

Watch live: Biden, Sanders give remarks on lowering drug costs

President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are in New Hampshire Tuesday to tout efforts made by the administration on health care savings and lowering drug prices. The duo are expected to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Latest in Escalating Drug

Ambulance's drug could have saved Novichok victim's life

Weight loss drugs could help patients struggling with addiction, study says

Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says

Study finds drugs like Ozempic could help with substance addiction

Police insisted second Salisbury novichok attack was drug overdose, inquiry told

A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder is wanted in a US drug trafficking case

Former Olympic snowboarder accused of running large drug trafficking group

Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?

Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row

Former Olympic Snowboarder Wanted by F.B.I. on Murder and Drug Charges

Olympic snowboarder wanted for running murderous drug trafficking operation, FBI says

Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts

6 million pills seized, 47 arrested in major drug smuggling bust

California man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting nine women is charged with murder

Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why

How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?

Demonstrators in France praise Gisèle Pélicot's courage in harrowing drug and rape trial

Demonstrators in France praise Gisèle Pélicot's courage in harrowing drug and rape trial

Drug industry says it is not ready for ‘UK only’ labelling scheme

Record haul of drugs seized from "narco sub" and other boats in Pacific

Liam Payne had multiple drugs in body at time of death: Sources

What is pink cocaine? Autopsy finds drug in Liam Payne's body

Europe falls behind China in playing host to clinical drug trials

Toxicology tests show Liam Payne had 'multiple' drugs in system: reports

Biden to highlight drug price reductions with New Hampshire visit

Dotmatics aims to speed drug development, break data silos with Geneious Luma

What is pink cocaine? The party drug reportedly taken by Liam Payne

What is 'pink cocaine'? Explaining the drug cocktail linked to Liam Payne's death

Watch live: Biden, Sanders give remarks on lowering drug costs

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