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The FDA says patients may be overdosing on imitation semaglutide weight-loss drugs because the directions are unclear

The FDA warned that incorrect dosing of compounded semaglutide products may be causing health prob…

Lauren Edmonds   


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When my son died from an overdose, my husband and I grieved differently. But we were determined to keep our marriage intact.

Her son struggled with addiction for years and eventually died from an overdose. She and her husban…

Patricia A. Roos   


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From forged documents to ‘Ketamine queen’, here are the latest updates around Friends star Matthew Perry’s death

Authorities have arrested several individuals, including Matthew Perry's assistants and doctors, in…

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3 common myths about supplements that prevent people from improving their health, according to the US' top expert

Doing your homework before taking a supplement is crucial, but that doesn't mean they can't play a …

Kim Schewitz   


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My mother and I were still estranged when she died in 2019. I went to a medium to connect with her and it brought me closure.

When my mom died, we were still estranged. I booked a session with a viral medium to connect with h…

Hayley Folk   


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'Olympics on steroids' CEO says they'll have stewards on call in case of overdosing athletes

The Peter Thiel-backed Enhanced Games will have stewards on hand to deal with any drug overdoses or…

Joshua Zitser,Rachel Hosie   


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Eli Lilly just halved the price of its weight-loss drug — declaring war on the booming market of knock-offs

Eli Lilly is now offering cheaper single-dose vials of its wildly popular weight-loss drug Zepbound…

Gabby Landsverk   


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A scientist tested knock-off Ozempic sold online. He found dangerous ingredients and doses — and got scammed out of money.

Weight-loss drugs sold online without a prescription are likely a scam or have dangerous doses, say…

Gabby Landsverk   


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The drugmaker that hopes to legalize MDMA is cutting 75% of its staff after the FDA rejected the drug

Lykos will cut 75% of its staff, or about 100 employees, and the remaining team will focus on worki…

Shubhangi Goel   


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My family always felt different. My grandparents raised me and were older than my friends' parents.

My grandparents raised me, and they were older than the parents of my friends. There were pros and …

Nicole Johnson   


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A relative I'd lost touch with found me online and sent me a gift — the only photos I've ever seen of me and my mom

My long-lost-cousin found me on Facebook and we reconnected. She sent me old photos, including the …

Nicole Johnson   


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Cheslie Kryst's mom says she published her daughter's memoir posthumously to 'share her story and the struggle she faced'

Chelsie Kryst's mom published her daughter's memoir after she died by suicide. She says her daughte…

Jane Ridley   


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My brother took my grandparents' last name because they raised us. Here's why I didn't do the same.

When my brother changed his last name, I felt betrayed. But now I understand why he wanted the same…

Nicole Johnson   


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Taking too much of these 4 popular supplements can be dangerous, a toxicologist warns

A toxicologist shared some of the risks of taking too much of popular supplements, including vitami…

Serafina Kenny   


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I got addicted to painkillers after a difficult childbirth. Years later, I'm finally sober.

A mom of three got addicted to painkillers and spent $1,400 a week on pills. She finally got sober …

Jane Ridley   


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My dad offered me $5,000 to get sober, and I agreed. I've now been sober for 3 years, and we're closer than ever.

My dad offered me money from the sale of my grandparents' house to get sober. It's been three years…

Emily Tisshaw   


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CVS and Walgreens will begin selling abortion pills ahead of a key SCOTUS ruling on restricting access to the drug

President Joe Biden, who has pinned his hopes of reelection on the abortion debate, hailed the news.

Rebecca Rommen   


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My mom died of an overdose. I'm talking about it openly to help other women going through the same.

The author shares how her mom passed away at 45 almost four years ago and why she's chosen to share…

Hayley Folk   


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Barbra Streisand shares the eerie warning Judy Garland gave her before dying of an overdose

In her new memoir "My Name is Barbra," the "Funny Girl" star said that Judy Garland was "shaking" w…

Libby Torres   


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You can now buy Narcan over the counter. Here's how to use it to reverse a fentanyl overdose.

A person who has overdosed on fentanyl may experience small pupils, skin discoloration, and slowed …

Andrea Michelson