N.J. doctor who prescribed thousands of oxycodone pills sentenced to prison, feds say
A Paterson doctor who previously admitted distributing opioids without a legitimate medical reason was sentenced to seven years…
Iowa House advances bill allowing ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine without prescription
A bill allowing two controversial medications to become available over the counter advanced in the Iowa House Thursday…
Moderna mRNA-based drug cut the risk of recurrence or death when combined with immunotherapy Keytruda
“Today’s results highlight the potential of a prolonged benefit of the intismeran autogene and Keytruda combination,” Kyle Holen,…
Nine-year fight for cover: Family claim acne drug gave teen severe OCD
The soap dispenser must be pumped a certain number of times as part of a handwashing ritual that…
Police officer living with gang member and caught with cannabis in drug bust one of 10 investigations into links between police and organised crime
The officer was discharged without conviction and granted permanent name suppression. The case is one of a growing…
New weight-loss scams fueled by GLP-1 hype
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have surged in popularity, but so have scams targeting people eager to…
New weight-loss scams fueled by GLP-1 hype
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have surged in popularity, but so have scams targeting people eager to…
New weight-loss scams fueled by GLP-1 hype
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have surged in popularity, but so have scams targeting people eager to…
NZ woman accused of smuggling $5.5m of meth in checked luggage at Auckland Airport
Customs said the narcotics found in the woman’s bag could produce up to 922,500 doses, with a potential…
Port of Tauranga: Cocaine and meth seizures surge amid push by drug cartels
Two seizures of cocaine worth $11.5 million were found in refrigerated containers on board a vessel at Port…
Majority of NZ drug and alcohol users experience no negative effects, study shows
The headline finding doesn’t mean drugs are harmless or that there are no risks associated with taking them.…
‘Smash the taniwha’: Riqi Harawira’s journey from addiction to redemption and being back on stage
“Substance abuse was affecting my ability to manage socially and psychologically,” Harawira said in a deeply personal interview.…