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Fears of shortages after U.S. allows Florida to import Canadian drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given Florida the go-ahead to buy cheaper wholesale prescription drugs from Canada, which has reignited fears of drug shortages in this country.
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B.C. court pauses law banning public drug consumption
The B.C. Supreme Court has paused a law that banned drug consumption in public places, citing 'irreparable harm.' The measure was initially passed for the duration of a pilot project that decriminalized the possession of illicit drugs in...
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Breaking down 4 big health stories to watch in 2024
Canada’s health-care system will need to navigate some major obstacles in 2024, from critical staffing shortages to dangerous pathogens to soaring Ozempic demand. CBC’s Christine Birak and Lauren Pelley get you up to speed on four big...
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Illegal Cannabis Plantation Worth Rs 1.5 Crore Destroyed In Tripura
Tripura cops destroyed 30,000 illegal cannabis plantations worth Rs 1.5 crore. The plants were burned down. Around 10 acres of forest land in West Tripura were used for the illegal plantations.
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Philippines drug war: Govt urged to tackle drug-related killings
Human rights lawyers in the Philippines say the government has been unwilling to investigate drug-related killings under Duterte regime.
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Stretching Your Dollar: What to Know About Weight Loss Drugs
What to Know About Weight Loss Drugs
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How a flesh-rotting ‘zombie drug’ is complicating the overdose crisis
A menacing new additive is turning up in fentanyl and threatening to make Canada’s overdose crisis worse. CBC’s Ellen Mauro breaks down the risks of xylazine, better known as tranq.
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Former Philippine senator released: Leila de Lima free after nearly seven years in detention
Former Philippine senator Leila de Lima is home after nearly seven years in detention.
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Promising Results From New Cholesterol Drugs
Two new cholesterol drugs were shown to be safe and effective in new research presented at an annual meeting of the American Heart Association on Sunday.
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Push to better understand the long-term harms of opioid use
Canada's opioid crisis is prompting calls for more research into the long-term harms of opioid abuse in order to better equip the health-care system and help people recover and heal.
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More research needed on health of long-term opioid users, medical experts say
People who have used opioids long-term suffer from an array of complications that require extra medical care. But that same present or even past drug use can limit the types of treatments available. Many doctors say study is needed on...
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Scientists in Brazil are developing the first vaccine that could help break cocaine addiction
The vaccine is designed to help produce anti-cocaine antibodies in the body of a person who is chemically dependent on the substance.
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Fighting drug addiction isn’t business for these MPs, it’s personal
From watching someone overdose in front of them to trying to get a loved one into rehab, MPs Patty Hajdu, Gord Johns, John Barlow, Jenny Kwan, Todd Doherty and Arielle Kayabaga have had their lives touched by the opioid crisis. The six...
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Europe must reduce its demand for cocaine, says Colombian defence minister
Iván Velásquez Gómez said his country was doing its bit in the fight against organised crime and the EU must now do the same.
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Using wastewater to track drug use
Wastewater testing came to public attention as a way to track COVID-19 infections. Now a Calgary lab is using similar technology to monitor drug use — and warn users about dangers lurking in the drug supply.
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Stretching Your Dollar: How to Save Money on Prescriptions
Rx costs are on the rise. Find out why and what you can do to save on essential medicines.
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NYPD Finds Trap Door, Drugs at Daycare Center
The New York Police Department found a trap door and drugs at a Bronx daycare where a one-year-old child died after being exposed to suspected fentanyl.
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Family who lost 3 members to street drugs calls for safe supply
An entire immediate family in Saskatoon — two 38-year-old parents and their 16-month-old daughter — all died this year from suspected overdoses. Now the surviving extended family want to prevent similar tragedies, advocating for safe...
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Some cold and allergy medications don't work, U.S. advisory panel says
A U.S. medical advisory panel says some popular oral cold and allergy medications like Sudafed PE and Tylenol Sinus don't work, because a decongestant ingredient in them — phenylephrine — doesn't work.
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India, UK eye stronger relationship with healthcare alliance
On August 5, a top-level delegation from the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) visited India to introduce the India-UK healthcare alliance. This collaborative effort aims to enhance excellence in the healthcare sector by...
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Weight Loss Drugs May Also Treat Dementia and Addiction
Weight Loss Drugs May Also Treat Dementia and Addiction
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Woman Sues Ozempic, Mounjaro Makers Over Alleged Injuries
A Louisiana woman is suing the makers of the weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro over alleged severe stomach problems.
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic under review after reports of suicide risk
Health Canada is reviewing the class of drugs used in diabetes and weight-loss medications like Ozempic, following reports that they may lead to a risk of suicide. Other health agencies in the U.K. and Europe are also conducting similar...