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Some 20 people died and 74 were hospitalized after using adulterated cocaine in Buenos Aires, Argentina, authorities have said. The victims, who come from the Hurlingham, Tres de Febrero and San Martn districts of the capital region, were removed for treatment in ten local hospitals. They were believed to have suffered convulsions and sudden heart…
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Demi Lovato has completed another stint in rehab, Page Six exclusively revealed. A source close to the “Dancing With the Devil” singer, who uses they/them pronouns after coming out as non-binary said they returned to Utah for treatment but is now back home and “doing well.” Lovato’s return to rehab came after they told fans that…
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Trying to close out major unfinished business, the Trump administration issued regulations Friday that could lower the prices Americans pay for many prescription drugs. But in a time of political uncertainty, it’s hard to say whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges from the pharmaceutical industry or whether a Biden dministration would accept, amend or try…
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Coronavirus has become a “get out of jail” card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it’s not a matter of if but when the deadly illness sweeps through tightly packed populations behind bars. Among those pleading for compassionate release or home detention…
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The Philippines has banned two U.S. lawmakers from visiting and will introduce tighter entry restrictions for U.S. citizens should Washington enforce sanctions over the detention of a top government critic, the president’s spokesperson said on Friday. President Rodrigo Duterte will impose visa requirements on U.S. nationals should any Philippine officials involved in the incarceration of…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors and patients that some widely used diabetes drugs may, in some rare cases, cause a flesh-eating bacterial infection of the genitals. The condition, known as Fournier’s gangrene, developed in a dozen patients shortly after they began taking the medicines between March 2013 and May 2018, the…
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Rafael Márquez is playing his fifth World Cup for Mexico, an achievement which the country, football team and fans consider an honorable service from the humble, dedicated, and hardworking footballer, yet, his reputation is suffering stains from an alleged relationship with a drug cartel. Image: Rafael Márquez Rafael, 39, represented Mexico at the 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014…
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Health experts describe drug addiction as a chronic disease characterized by an uncontrollable urge to use drugs despite the harmful consequences which include brain damage, violence, and death. Drug addiction is also a relapsing disease which leaves families of drug users feeling guilty, angry, confused, and devastated, especially when they realize that their love…
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A rancher was minding his own business when an FBI agent came up up to him and said, “We got a tip that you may be growing illegal drugs on the premises. Do you mind if I take a look around?” The old rancher replied, “That’s fine, you shouldn’t go over there though.” The FBI…
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Manufacture and sale of children’s cough medicine containing opioid extracts have been declared illegal by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a press release on Thursday, the agency said its newest regulations aimed at curbing America’s skyrocketing opioid addiction will offer protection for kids by ensuring that all opioid-containing cold and cough products…
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Andrea Baber was arrested at her Cottage Grove home in Oregon on Friday for allegedly having sex with an underage student. The 29-year-old teacher who taught Languages and Literature was caught red-handed by her husband. Image: Andrea Baber According to a report from The News Review, the Oregon teacher’s last sexual contact with her student occurred…
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DMX was summoned in a New York City court today 11 August, after he reportedly failed a total of four tests for coke and weed. Prosecutor handling his case said the 46-year-old rapper needed to hear the riot act, having survived death from drug overdose earlier this year. The Great Depression rapper was thirty minutes late for…
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Usain “Lightening” Bolt has advised athletes to stay away from drugs and compete fairly in order to save the sport. The 30-year-old legend spoke at a sport event in London, where he took a swipe at dopers. Image: Usain Bolt In his farewell message at the Bolt Show, Usain capped his “triple-triple” with some words…
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Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte made more enemies outside his country with the recent media popularity after his vulgar rants on U.S. President Barack Obama before the G20 Summit held in Hangzhou, China. Image: President Rodrigo Duterte However, the recent buzz continues from the man who’s also referred to as “The Filipino Donald Trump” but this time,…
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Music icon Prince tragically passed away at the young age of 57 from an alleged self-administered overdose of fentanyl, but recent investigations say some mislabeled pills have been found at the singer’s home. Image: Prince This new finding brings a whole new version to what might have actually killed the famous singer. His mysterious death…
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Local authorities in Hunan, China said several medical personnel at a hospital have been suspended for using expired medicine on children. Image: File Photo Nurses with Wugang City People’s Hospital intravenously administered expired normal saline into six children Sunday afternoon, according to a statement from the city’s publicity office, China Daily reported. After the strange…
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