Young adults in the UK and globally are increasingly using prescription drugs like pregabalin and beta-blockers as alcohol alternatives to manage social anxiety, raising concerns among experts about dependency and unregulated online purchases.
A 53-year-old comedian explores why men are privately using weight-loss injections, despite potential health risks and social stigma, after his own 8st loss using such drugs.
Malaysia Airlines Aviation Group is screening its cabin crew after a pilot was arrested in Indonesia with 26kg of MDMA and tested positive for drugs.
Late country music maverick Gary Stewart is experiencing a posthumous rediscovery over two decades after his death, driven by a new biography, demo releases, and tributes from modern artists.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese nears a deal with the Coalition on gambling reforms, focusing on advertising and inducement restrictions, amid calls for stronger measures from backbenchers and advocates.
Border Force intercepted 2.9 tonnes of cocaine valued at £232m hidden in a banana shipment from South America at London Gateway Port. Nine men were arrested and bailed.
Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor are finalizing a deal to limit gambling inducements and strengthen anti-gambling legislation in Australia, following recent controversies and parliamentary negotiations.
Major Australian gambling companies denied allegations at a Senate inquiry that they provided illicit drugs, sex workers, and heavy inducements to VIP problem gamblers, as critics slammed upcoming federal reforms as weak.
Growing research and patient accounts indicate that weight-loss drugs containing semaglutide or tirzepatide, such as Wegovy and Ozempic, can reduce cravings for alcohol and limit heavy drinking, though some users report social drawbacks.
Authorities dismantled a major Mediterranean smuggling network, arresting 78 people in Spain and Algeria. The group used high-speed boats to smuggle synthetic drugs, weapons, and migrants, generating millions in profits.
A new federal policy bans the use of HHS grants for distributing drug test strips to the public, threatening harm reduction efforts like those in Baltimore.
Darwin pharmacist Yong Leong (aka Marcus Leong) is accused by the Pharmacy Board of Australia of professional misconduct for dispensing therapeutic hormone medication with a conflict of interest involving disgraced sports scientist Stephen Dank.
Nearly 200 deaths and over 150,000 adverse reactions have been linked to anti-obesity drugs Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, and Saxenda in the UK, according to data from the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
L&C Bio plans to launch MegaAdipoECM, an injectable skin booster made from donated human fat, targeting 'Ozempic face' and offering a biological alternative to silicone implants, set to launch in late 2027.
Google is changing its AI leadership structure, moving Demis Hassabis to chair of Google DeepMind and chief scientist at Alphabet. Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat are leaving to start Discovery Loop, with Google as a founding investor.
Eli Lilly reported better-than-expected Q2 2026 results with revenue up 48% to $22.97 billion, driven by its GLP-1 portfolio including Zepbound and Mounjaro, prompting the company to raise its full-year revenue guidance.
Bank of America spends over $250 million annually covering GLP-1 weight loss drugs for employees, accounting for roughly 13% of its $2 billion healthcare budget, CEO Brian Moynihan told CNBC.
Malaysian authorities investigate security breaches after a Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia with 26kg of Ecstasy and methamphetamine, prompting protocol reviews for pilots and airport checks.
A new study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology reveals that men using erectile dysfunction and prostate drugs like tadalafil long-term are 22 per cent more likely to develop glaucoma.
Australian TGA testing reveals many sexual enhancement supplements contain undeclared prescription medications like sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis), posing serious health risks due to potential interactions and lack of medical oversight.
A BBC investigation reveals that animal dewormer fenbendazole and ivermectin are being unlawfully sold and promoted as unproven cancer treatments by a stairlift salesman and online platforms, raising severe concerns among senior doctors.
Betting companies Sportsbet and TAB denied allegations at a Senate inquiry that they offered illicit drugs and escorts to gamblers. Lawmakers also scrutinized gambling ads targeting children and regulatory gaps in proposed reforms.
Australian underworld figure Sam Amine is awaiting sentencing in Sydney after pleading guilty to brokering the supply of drugs and a firearm to an undercover police officer in a NSW Police sting.
Bukit Aman narcotics chief Hussein Omar Khan announced that an airport employee will be questioned following a pilot's arrest for drug smuggling. The case highlights potential security gaps at KLIA after the pilot bypassed screening with illicit substances.
