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Could the massive closure of pharmacies worsen the fentanyl crisis? Experts warn of environment creating ‘breeding ground’ for counterfeit, laced pills

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Could the massive closure of pharmacies worsen the fentanyl crisis? Experts warn of environment creating 'breeding ground' for counterfeit, laced pills

Experts warn that more people could be exposed to fake pills potentially containing deadly substances due to mass pharmacy closures. Roei Ganzarski, who runs a company that detects counterfeit drugs, said many patients were now forced to fill their prescriptions online. This creates a “breeding ground” for counterfeit pills, he said, because it increases the … Read more

A common anti-anxiety pill taken by 16 million Americans isn’t very effective and its effectiveness has been greatly exaggerated, according to a Harvard analysis.

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Xanax, also known as alprazolam, was approved by the FDA in 1981 and belongs to the benzodiazepine class, a group of depressant medications used to relieve anxiety.

It’s known to be addictive, harmful to the body, and carries the risk of overdose — and now scientists say Xanax might not even be that effective. Researchers from Harvard University and Oregon Health & Science University re-examined trials and studies investigating the effectiveness of Xanax in treating panic disorder. They found several examples of … Read more

Dear Winter, I’m feeling gloomy: How writing a letter for the season or sitting by a window helps beat the blues

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Around 3 percent of adults suffer from seasonal, or sad, affective disorder, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

3 percent of adults experience seasonal affective disorder during the winter season By Victoria Allen, science editor Published: 8:19 p.m. EDT, October 22, 2023 | Update: 3:29 a.m. EDT, October 23, 2023 As winter approaches, with its gloomy days and longer nights, it’s no wonder we can feel a little down. But experts may have … Read more

My husband committed suicide at age 38 after years of struggling with his mental health. He was so good at masking his pain that our loved ones had no idea how much he was struggling.

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Victoria Wright, 36, from Nottingham, founded Riders Minds – a mental health charity – with her late partner Matthew. The couple photographed with their three children

A widow who lost her husband to suicide said he had an “incredible” ability to hide his true feelings, as she urged anyone else worried about a loved one’s mental health to “seek help.” ‘help “. Victoria Wright, 36, from Nottingham, founded the mental health charity Riders Minds for riders with her late husband Matthew, … Read more

Counterfeit versions of the “next Ozempic” retatrutide are being peddled by the Chinese site GorillaHealing.com, even though the real version will not be approved until at least 2026.

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Counterfeit versions of Eli Lilly's retatrutide, hailed as potential 'new Ozempic,' sold directly to US consumers

Counterfeit versions of Eli Lilly’s retatrutide, hailed as a potential “new Ozempic,” are being sold directly to U.S. consumers through Chinese websites, although regulatory approval remains years away. Hundreds of marketers are offering the new drug to buyers in the United States through websites such as Made-in-China.com and GorillaHealing.com, the Wall Street Journal reports. Some … Read more

Raechelle Chase: Influencer Mom Whose Fitness Tips Inspired 1.4 Million People Dies Suddenly, Leaving Behind Five Children

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Bodybuilder and fitness writer Raechelle Chase – who at one time had more than 1.4 million followers on Facebook and was described as an 'internet sensation' – died earlier this month.

A New Zealand influencer and mother of five famous for her inspirational fitness posts has died. Bodybuilder and fitness writer Raechelle Chase – who once had more than 1.4 million followers on Facebook and was described as an ‘internet sensation’ – died earlier this month. The cause of her death is not known at this … Read more

Synthetic weed that claims to give anxiety-free effects is marketed to children and poisons thousands of people every year, doctors warn.

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Delta-8 products are often packaged in an attention-grabbing way, especially for impressionable young people who may not know exactly what they are consuming.

Delta-8 THC, the synthetic cousin of the delta-9 strain that gives marijuana its psychoactive effect, has become easily available to children online. Hemp-derived oil is available in vaping and edible varieties, with manufacturers taking a leaf from the e-cigarette industry’s marketing playbook, making the product appealing to children. New York researchers combed dozens of websites … Read more

Popular Melbourne gym franchise F45 collapses after fitness chain’s share price plummets

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F45 Training Bayswater North, in the east of the city, went into liquidation on Sunday

Popular Melbourne gym franchise F45 collapses after fitness chain’s share price plummets By Eliza Mcphee for Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:42 pm EDT, October 16, 2023 | Updated: 5:18 pm EDT, October 17, 2023 Struggling fitness chain F45 has suffered another blow with the closure of a popular Melbourne branch. OF45 Training Bayswater North, in … Read more

The little blue pill can make it difficult…to see! 32-year-old man goes blind in one eye after using Viagra

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This scan shows the damage caused by blocked blood vessels in the 32-year-old man's right eye.

A man suddenly went blind in one eye after taking Viagra and doctors believe the erectile dysfunction cure could be the cause. The 32-year-old Iranian took an exceptional dose of sildenafil, the main ingredient in the little blue pill. He lost the sight in his right eye almost immediately afterwards. Despite efforts to restore his … Read more

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