MHRA Seizes £4m in Illegal Dermal Fillers
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has confiscated over 27,000 unlicensed dermal filler units since 2020, warning they pose serious health risks including disfigurement and infection.
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AstraZeneca Pledges $15bn China Investment on Starmer Trip
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has announced a major $15 billion investment in China by 2030, the largest deal of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's diplomatic visit to Beijing.
Weight Loss Jab Lawsuits Surge Over Side Effects
Thousands of patients have filed lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, alleging severe side effects from popular weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Weight-Loss Drug Lawsuits Surge Over Side Effects
Thousands of patients are suing pharmaceutical giants over severe side effects from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, including eye strokes and ruptured colons, despite company assurances of rigorous testing.
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Trump Administration Targets 15 Drugs for Medicare Price Talks
The Trump administration has selected 15 new medications, including treatments for diabetes, HIV, and arthritis, for Medicare price negotiations under a 2022 law, aiming to reduce costs for seniors and taxpayers.
Bunnie Xo Reveals Terrifying Weight Loss Drug Side Effects
Jelly Roll's wife Bunnie Xo details terrifying depression from unapproved weight loss drug retatrutide, warning others about online claims and fake medicines.
Pressure Mounts on Ministers Over Secret US Drug Deal
MPs demand transparency on the UK-US zero tariff drug agreement, with critics warning of hidden costs to the NHS and economy by 2035.
UK Sees Surge in Fake Weight Loss Jabs, MHRA Warns
New MHRA data reveals over 6,500 counterfeit weight loss injections seized in the UK since 2023, highlighting a dangerous black market rise with serious health risks.
Fake Weight Loss Jab Seizures Soar in UK
Over 6,500 counterfeit weight loss injections seized in three years as black market grows, raising serious patient safety concerns across Britain.
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Trump Policy Drives Record Obesity Drug Costs in Scotland
Scotland's NHS spending on weight-loss injections hits nearly £3 million monthly, with costs soaring after US price hikes linked to Donald Trump's policies.
Weight-Loss Jab Myths Exposed by Leading Pharmacist
A leading dieting pharmacist clarifies facts versus fiction about home weight-loss treatments, highlighting dangerous assumptions and revealing surprising side effects like hair loss and sulphur burps.
Fake Weight-Loss Pills Threaten UK as Oral Treatments Near
Experts warn that counterfeit weight-loss tablets could flood Britain, urging stronger regulation before oral versions of drugs like Wegovy are approved, as pills are easier to fake than injections.
Baby turns blue after drinking recalled formula
A mother recounts rushing her three-month-old to hospital with blue feet and grunting after feeding him Nestlé SMA formula, later linked to a recall over cereulide toxin fears.
UK Aspirin Shortage Leads to Export Ban and Supply Issues
Britain confronts a severe aspirin shortage, with 86% of pharmacies unable to supply the drug, leading to rationing and price hikes as the government imposes an export ban to protect stocks.
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Guinea-Bissau Suspends US Vaccine Study Over Ethics
Guinea-Bissau suspends a US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial, citing ethical concerns and national sovereignty, as US officials dispute the decision.
Critical Aspirin Shortages Hit UK Pharmacies
Pharmacies across Britain report severe aspirin shortages, with 86% unable to supply patients. The National Pharmacy Association warns of dangerous implications for heart and stroke patients.
UK Aspirin Shortage: Export Ban Imposed
Britain confronts widespread aspirin shortages, prompting government export restrictions. Pharmacists ration stock as prices soar, impacting heart and stroke patients.
Mother's Life-Threatening Reaction to Counterfeit Weight Loss Drug
A Brazilian mother-of-one is fighting for her life after using an illegal weight loss drug, suffering seizures and requiring emergency tracheostomy surgery. The case highlights dangers of unregulated medications.
Deadly Illness from Illegal Weight Loss Drug
A 42-year-old Brazilian woman has been diagnosed with rare Guillain-Barré Syndrome after using an unregulated weight loss pen from Paraguay, highlighting the dangers of unlicensed medications.
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Tirzepatide Surpasses Ozempic in US Weight Loss Market
New data reveals tirzepatide has overtaken semaglutide as the most prescribed weight loss medication in the US, with prescriptions surging 10% while Ozempic prescriptions decline.
Doctors Push FDA to Ban Benadryl Over Brain Damage Risks
Medical experts call for removal of diphenhydramine from US shelves, citing severe side effects including dementia risk, impaired driving, and thousands of hospitalisations annually.
FDA Reviews Zyn Advertising Proposal for Reduced Risk Claims
The FDA is evaluating whether to allow Philip Morris to market Zyn nicotine pouches as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes, with a panel of experts weighing the evidence.
Acid Reflux Drugs Cleared of Stomach Cancer Risk
A major study published in The BMJ finds no link between long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and gastric adenocarcinoma, challenging earlier research.
Subtle Dementia Sign: Not Memory Loss
A leading expert explains a subtle, often-missed indicator of early dementia that manifests in everyday life, distinct from typical memory issues.
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Drug Could Delay Rheumatoid Arthritis by Years, Study Finds
A new study from King's College London reveals that abatacept could delay rheumatoid arthritis onset by up to four years in high-risk patients, offering hope for improved quality of life.
South Carolina Leads US in GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Searches
New analysis reveals South Carolina tops US states for searches about Ozempic-style medications, with high obesity and diabetes rates potentially driving interest among aging populations.
GSK buys RAPT in $2.2bn food allergy drug deal
GSK acquires US biotech RAPT Therapeutics for $2.2bn, gaining a potential blockbuster treatment for severe food allergies like nuts and milk. Read the full story on the strategic move.
Boots' 17p plant sterol tablets slash cholesterol
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GSK buys Rapt Therapeutics in £1.6bn food allergy deal
Pharmaceutical giant GSK has agreed a £1.6bn acquisition of Rapt Therapeutics, gaining rights to a promising new treatment for food allergies. The deal is set to complete in early 2026.
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GLP-1 Drugs Mask Deeper Body Image Crisis, Warns Expert
Psychotherapist Susie Orbach argues new weight-loss injections fail to address the root causes of troubled eating, fuelling profits for food and beauty giants. Read the full analysis.
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