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President Marcos Jr. hasn't put an end to killings in the Philippines' drug war

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marco Jr. said he would turn his predecessor's deadly campaign against drug users and sellers "bloodless." Yet extrajudicial killings continue.

Ethics probe into Matt Gaetz now reviewing allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use

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By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee on Tuesday gave an unusual public update into its long-running investigation of Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., saying its review now includes whether Gaetz engaged in…

Authorities identify Stillwater inmate who died in cell, synthetic drugs suspected

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Investigators do not believe foul play factored into the 22-year-old's death, evidence in cell pointed toward synthetic drugs.

US accuses Chinese ‘underground bankers’ of laundering $50m in cartel drug money

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Justice department charges 24 defendants and says long investigation reveals links between Mexico’s Sinaloa gang and China

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After 5 deaths in 5 days, drug alert issued for Waterloo Region

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The Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System issued the alert after there were five suspected overdose deaths over the past five days.

Can Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Zepbound Help You Live a Longer Life?

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GLP-1 drugs can help reduce your risk of early death from several health conditions. adamkaz/Getty Images

Novel use of existing drug could significantly cut heart attack risk

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Heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for a century. While most treatments for cardiac events target breaking down blood clots, Georgia Tech researchers have found a way to prevent blood clots from even forming.…

Existing high blood pressure drugs may prevent epilepsy, study finds

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A class of drugs already on the market to lower blood pressure appears to reduce adults' risk of developing epilepsy, Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues have discovered. The finding comes out of an analysis of the medical…

Sinaloa drug cartel laundered millions through Chinese network in L.A., prosecutors say

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A San Gabriel Valley ring sold dirty cash from the Sinaloa cartel to wealthy residents of China, who wanted to transfer their money to the United States while avoiding capital flight restrictions, federal prosecutors alleged.

Anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib could reduce risk of colon cancer recurrence for a subset of patients

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An analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial for patients with stage 3 colon cancer found that those with PIK3CA mutations who took celecoxib, an anti-inflammatory drug, after surgery lived significantly longer and had longer…

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Justin Timberlake once admitted to getting ‘completely plastered,’ doing his ‘fair share of drugs’ when there are ‘no cameras around’

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“I've done way too many drugs already. I've already inhaled and I've already ... who knows?” the "SexyBack" singer told Observer Music Monthly in 2006.

Mirror-image chemicals may revolutionize drug delivery

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More than 130 years after cyclodextrins were first discovered and reported, a team of scientists has created chemical mirror images of these complex carbohydrates in the laboratory. This discovery may revolutionize how medications are…

DEA operation exposes growing ties between Mexican drug cartel and Chinese organized crime

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Two dozen L.A.-based associates of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel were charged in a sophisticated scheme to launder more than $50 million in drug money through an underground banking system run by Chinese nationals in the U.S., federal…

Matt Gaetz Probe Now Looking at Sexual Misconduct, Drug Claims

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The House Ethics Committee is probing Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) over a number of salacious allegations, including that he used illegal drugs and engaged in sexual misconduct.

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After 300 km, drug overdose awareness walk comes to an end in Regina

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After eight days and more than 350 kilometres, the second annual overdose awareness walk wrapped up in Regina.

Jacksonville father accused aggravated manslaughter after 1-year-old child dies of drug overdose: JSO

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A Jacksonville man has been accused of aggravated manslaughter after his son died due to a drug overdose, according to the Jacksonville Sheirff’s Office.

Orange Book Warnings Highlight FTC's Drug Price Focus

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In light of heightened regulatory scrutiny surrounding drug pricing and the Federal Trade Commission's activity in the recent Teva v. Amneal case, branded drug manufacturers should expect the FTC's campaign against allegedly improper…

Arkansas State Police Bust 2 More on I-40 - Drugs and Weapons

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Last Saturday, June 15, 2024, Arkansas State Police (ASP) conducted a traffic stop on a white Mitsubishi SUV on Interstate 40 East near the 79-mile marker in Pope County. The stop, prompted by a traffic violation, led to a significant…