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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Revenue and Civil Police seize more than 5,000 ecstasy pills in Natal

Federal authorities in Brazil seized over 5,300 ecstasy-like pills in Natal, marking the largest synthetic drug bust in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Feb 26 • 21:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

'El Mencho' had pills even for sleeping: All the medications found in his hideout in Tapalpa

Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', was discovered to have a stock of various medications, including sleeping pills, at his hideout in Tapalpa, Jalisco, revealing a contrast between his violent criminal persona and his fragile health.

Feb 25 • 20:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says nine-digit code can save you money on medication

Martin Lewis shares advice on saving money on over-the-counter medications by checking a nine-digit code for identical pills at lower prices.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Migraine pills 'restore patient's life' as thousands benefit from first-ever tablets

New migraine pills offered by the NHS are proving to be life-changing for many, according to a health regulator.

Feb 25 • 11:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Ireland-based Nigerian jailed for nine years after forcing ex-girlfriend to take abortion pills

Adeleke Adelani, a Nigerian man living in Ireland, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for forcing his ex-girlfriend to take abortion pills against her will.

Feb 20 • 20:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested with 5,000 ecstasy pills on Fernão Dias highway, in Vargem

A couple was arrested in Brazil with 5,000 ecstasy pills while traveling on the Fernão Dias highway.

Feb 20 • 12:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in Roraima has three arrests and seizure of 90 ecstasy pills

During the Carnival period in Roraima, three arrests were made and numerous incidents of drug trafficking were reported by the police.

Feb 19 • 19:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Network trafficked more than 43,722 pills – One arrest

A criminal network involved in thefts and illegal drug trafficking in Athens has been dismantled following a police operation, leading to one arrest.

Feb 18 • 13:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Forget the magic pills: better mental health starts from something much simpler

A campaign in Estonia emphasizes simple daily habits that support mental health, focusing on conscious sleep, nutrition, movement, relationships, and breaks.

Feb 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Seasonale and Seasonique birth control recalled due to missing pills

Health Canada has issued a recall for Seasonale and Seasonique birth control pills due to missing blister cards in some packages.

Feb 17 • 20:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A woman detained with ecstasy pills and a fugitive captured at Boca's stadium during security operations over the long weekend

Police operations over the long Carnival weekend in Buenos Aires resulted in the detention of a woman with ecstasy pills and the capture of a fugitive at Boca Juniors' stadium.

Feb 16 • 16:06 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Two men fall in Culiacán with rifles and 2,000 pills of presumed fentanyl; linked to La Nicholette's kidnapping

Two men were arrested in Culiacán with rifles and a large quantity of presumed fentanyl pills, connected to an ongoing kidnapping investigation.

Feb 16 • 13:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Lilly bets on Spain to manufacture obesity pills: 'A new plant will allow us to quadruple the amount produced here'

Lilly, the American multinational, is investing 153 million euros in expanding its production plant in Alcobendas, Spain, to significantly increase its capacity for producing obesity treatment pills.

Feb 15 • 23:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Chemistry Gives Priority to the Romans Over Canada's Trials in Using 'Fecal Pills'

The article discusses the historical precedence of using fecal transplants as treatment, originally practiced by Romans, in light of recent positive trials in Canada.

Feb 14 • 17:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo arrested with 90 ecstasy pills in Parque Anauá, Boa Vista

Two men were arrested for drug trafficking in Boa Vista after police found 90 ecstasy pills in their vehicle.

Feb 14 • 16:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Men buying illegal erectile dysfunction pills 'risking their health'

The MHRA warns that purchasing illegal erectile dysfunction pills can pose serious health risks, especially as many products lack active ingredients or contain harmful substances.

Feb 13 • 09:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Toxic' warning to men taking pills like sildenafil or tadalafil

The UK's medicines regulator warns men against purchasing unauthorized erectile dysfunction pills online due to the risks of counterfeit products containing toxic substances.

Feb 13 • 06:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gourmet marijuana in packaging inspired by 'Super Mario' is found in the largest seizure of the year in Uberlândia

The Police seized over 2,000 synthetic drug pills and gourmet marijuana named 'Super HashBros' in Uberlândia, marking the largest drug seizure in the city in 2026.

Feb 12 • 23:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: teenager is apprehended with 600 ecstasy pills hidden inside stuffed toys in MT

A 17-year-old teenager was arrested in Brazil for carrying 656 ecstasy pills hidden inside stuffed animals on a bus traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá.

Feb 12 • 22:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The partner of a confessed sexual aggressor arrested for attempting to kill him with pills

The partner of a confessed sexual aggressor has been arrested for allegedly trying to kill him by administering pills, but has been released with precautionary measures by a court in Valencia after determining there was no flight risk.

Feb 11 • 19:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Exercise update for anyone taking pills like fluoxetine or sertraline

A study suggests that exercises like running, swimming, and group workouts can effectively alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression for individuals taking SSRIs like fluoxetine and sertraline.

Feb 11 • 06:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested with drugs in Volta Redonda

A man was arrested in Volta Redonda, Brazil, with 1.2 kg of skunk and ecstasy pills on October 10.

Feb 10 • 22:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested on suspicion of receiving an order with a thousand ecstasy pills in Campina Grande

A 21-year-old woman was arrested in Campina Grande, Brazil, for allegedly receiving a package containing a thousand ecstasy pills, leading to charges of drug trafficking.

Feb 10 • 19:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: 40-year-old man arrested with cocaine and 81 ecstasy pills

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki for possession of cocaine and 81 ecstasy pills.

Feb 10 • 08:02 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Health Canada warns of mix-up between high and low blood pressure pills

Health Canada warns that some pills labeled for high blood pressure contain low blood pressure medication, posing serious health risks.

Feb 9 • 18:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A specialist advised against the use of sleeping pills: 'Lower the frequency'

Cardiologist Jorge Tartaglione warns against relying on sleeping pills for a good night's sleep, emphasizing that good sleep should come naturally without the need for medication.

Feb 9 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Like a pillbox, it treats and nourishes but the pills are not

BrainBlink is a pocket-sized device that promises to enhance focus through quick, intense games without screen dependency, currently in crowdfunding stages.

Feb 8 • 06:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

A New Way Found to Reduce 'Bad' Cholesterol Levels by up to 60%

Clinical trial results published in the New England Journal of Medicine show that new pills can reduce 'bad' LDL cholesterol levels significantly.

Feb 8 • 05:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Novo Nordisk requests Anvisa's authorization to sell Wegovy in pills in Brazil

Novo Nordisk has requested authorization from Anvisa to sell Wegovy in pill form in Brazil, with the request submitted on January 30, but the Brazilian regulatory agency has not yet responded.

Feb 5 • 12:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Pro-life group finds Biden-era FDA policy is driving 500 abortions per day, says Trump has power to end it

A pro-life group claims that a Biden-era FDA policy facilitating mail-order abortion pills is responsible for a rise in abortions, which could be reversed by the Trump administration.

Feb 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Texas man sues California doctor for allegedly sending abortion pills to state

A Texas man has sued a California physician for allegedly violating a state law prohibiting the mailing of abortion pills into Texas.

Feb 4 • 17:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Weight loss pens and drugs are seized on the LMG-653 in a bus traveling from SC to BA

During a traffic stop on the LMG-653, police seized weight loss pens, rebite pills, and cocaine from a bus traveling from Santa Catarina to Bahia as part of the 'Safe Pre-Carnival' operation.

Feb 3 • 16:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Attempted to smuggle drugs into Nigrita Prison hidden in clothing

Prison staff discovered 1.6 grams of cannabis and Xanax pills concealed in a pants pocket during an attempted smuggling incident at Nigrita Prison.

Feb 3 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Teen died from blood clot linked to birth control pill - her family fear tragedy could happen again

The family of Aine Rose Hurst is raising awareness about the risks of birth control pills after her tragic death from a blood clot was linked to their use.

Feb 2 • 13:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Tragicomic Hearing of a Gynecologist in the Senate: 'Can Men Get Pregnant?'

During a Senate hearing on chemical abortion pills, a GOP senator's question about whether men can get pregnant sparked a viral debate online.

Jan 15 • 21:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Seizure in Iraq and Syria of 2.5 million captagon pills

Syrian and Iraqi anti-drug services seized 2.5 million captagon pills during operations in both countries, which have become a major export product of Syria amid its ongoing civil war.

Jan 15 • 19:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Biohacking: From Time Capsules to Power Pills

The annual meetings with a friend have evolved from sharing new music discoveries to discussing stocks and investment strategies as they reached their 40s.

Jan 15 • 16:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

California refuses to extradite doctor over abortion pill: ‘Not today. Not ever’

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state will not comply with Louisiana's request to extradite a doctor indicted for mailing abortion pills, defending reproductive healthcare and rejecting outside political pressure.

Jan 15 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Novo Nordisk achieves a pyrrhic victory with Wegovy pills

Novo Nordisk's new oral obesity drug Wegovy offers only a minor advantage over Eli Lilly in the ongoing pharmaceutical battle for obesity treatments.

Jan 14 • 04:40 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Crime & Justice

Louisiana Indicts a California Doctor Over Abortion Pills

A California doctor has been indicted in Louisiana for allegedly providing abortion pills in violation of state laws.

Jan 13 • 23:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Louisiana officials seek to extradite abortion provider from California

Louisiana officials are pursuing the extradition of a California doctor for allegedly sending abortion pills to a woman in Louisiana, highlighting the ongoing conflict between states over abortion rights.

Jan 13 • 18:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Drug dealer jailed after supplying ecstasy that killed girlfriend, 16, at party

Jay Conway, 21, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after supplying ecstasy pills to his 16-year-old girlfriend, Lennix Hughes, who died after taking the drug at a party.

Jan 13 • 13:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Starting Finance acquires Talkin Pills and strengthens its focus on finance, work, and orientation

Starting Finance, Italy's largest community for under-35s focused on financial education, has acquired Talkin Pills to enhance its initiatives in finance, employment, and guidance.

Jan 13 • 13:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

New smoking cessation medication: an oral solution that will be funded by Health

Since January 1st, the Ministry of Health funds a new smoking cessation medication, Recigarum Oral Solution, which expands options for patients who have difficulty swallowing pills.

Jan 12 • 13:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

This is already madness, tennis players are fuming. Nosková was taking pills, Lehečka isn’t even playing

The Czech tennis players are struggling with injuries early in the season, leading to frustration with the increasingly demanding tournament schedule.

Jan 12 • 12:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Alexandre Olmos, author of 'Activate Your Genes': "Changing pills for lifestyle habits will make us live longer and better"

In an interview, Alexandre Olmos discusses the importance of replacing medications with healthy lifestyle habits for improving longevity and overall well-being.

Jan 9 • 23:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Zadranin, 43, dies after being given drugs by a 47-year-old man. Dealer indicted

A 43-year-old man from Zadar has died after allegedly being given pills from a drug list by a 47-year-old dealer, who has now been indicted by the County State Attorney's Office.

Jan 9 • 22:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Croats increasingly turn to pills. Most take medications for the heart and nerves

Residents of Croatia are consuming more medications than ever, with an average of at least one pill taken daily, particularly those for heart and nervous system conditions, according to the latest report from HALMED for 2024.

Jan 8 • 18:32 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

"Security Guarantees" from Paris: European Soothing Pills for Ukraine

European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer, have pledged military support to Ukraine in Paris, but lasting peace remains elusive.

Jan 7 • 18:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Wyoming Supreme Court rules laws restricting abortion violate state constitution

The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that laws limiting abortion access, including a ban on abortion pills, violate the state constitution.

Jan 7 • 04:34 UTC

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