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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Georgia woman charged with murder after police say she took pills to induce abortion

A Georgia woman faces murder charges after allegedly taking pills for an illegal abortion, representing a notable application of the state's stringent abortion laws.

Mar 19 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

How the mother suspected in the Lohja baby murder obtained abortion pills despite being far along in her pregnancy? This is how Hus commented

The article discusses the procedures by which pregnant women in Finland can obtain abortion pills without ultrasound examinations, as explained by a medical expert from the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (Hus).

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Mother suspected of her infant's murder received abortion pills despite advanced pregnancy โ€“ Here's how Hus explains

A mother suspected of murdering her newborn was given abortion pills despite being 30 weeks pregnant, raising concerns about hospital practices in confirming pregnancy stages.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Chemist issues new 'serious harm' warning for anyone taking promethazine and diphenhydramine

A pharmaceutical expert has raised alarms about the potential dangers of over-the-counter sleeping pills, particularly promethazine and diphenhydramine, citing research linking their use to increased mortality rates.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

This Morning star left 'absolutely devastated' after being targeted by scammers

Ashley James, a star from 'This Morning', expressed her devastation after scammers created AI deepfakes that falsely claimed she endorsed weight loss pills.

Mar 14 โ€ข 22:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Do not take acidity pills without thinking; they can harm your kidneys and brain!

A report highlights the dangers of overusing acidity medications like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which can lead to serious health issues.

Mar 14 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Red pills and misogyny shape the lives of girls in the 21st century; where did we go wrong in raising boys?

The article discusses the pervasive influence of misogyny and harmful ideologies on girls' lives today, particularly in the context of raising boys responsibly.

Mar 13 โ€ข 18:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is Cancer Caused by Birth Control Pills? Women Using Pills Should Know

Recent viral claims on social media suggest that birth control pills are classified as 'Group 1 carcinogens' by the WHO, causing fear among women who use them, but the reality is more nuanced with both risks and benefits associated with their use.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

"I Can't Sleep": Three Guidelines to Know If It's Time to Consult and Everything That Can Be Done Before Taking Pills

The article discusses the importance of proper sleep habits and guidance on when to seek help for insomnia without immediately resorting to medication.

Mar 13 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Three pills to eliminate sleeping sickness in a context of global cuts in development aid

The European Medicines Agency has approved a new drug for sleeping sickness, expected to reach African countries in months, offering a cure in a single application.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutors Indict Suspect in 'Gangbuk Motel Murder'... 'Used False Prescription Sleeping Pills'

A 20-year-old woman has been indicted for the murder of two men by administering a drug-infused drink at a motel, leading to serious implications in the Gangbuk area of Seoul.

Mar 10 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Three people from Klaipฤ—da will stand trial for drug possession and psychotropic drugs

Three individuals from Klaipฤ—da are facing trial for illegally possessing narcotics and psychotropic substances, including cannabis and prescription pills.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reasons for the Gap in After Pill Availability: Saitama Has One Seventeenth of Tokyo's Pharmacies

A recent report highlights the stark disparity in the availability of emergency contraceptive pills (after pills) in Japan, with Saitama having only about one-seventeenth the number of pharmacies as Tokyo offering these medications.

Mar 8 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Smart pills that could replace gut procedures

A new technology involving ingestible smart pills promises to monitor digestive health with less discomfort than traditional procedures.

Mar 7 โ€ข 19:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two arrested with 'black lanรงa' and synthetic drugs sent from other states in Roraima

Two men were arrested in Roraima for importing synthetic drugs for sale, including 'black lanรงa' and ecstasy pills.

Mar 7 โ€ข 01:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Contraceptive pill to be accessible in Victoria without prescription from July

From July, women in Victoria will be able to obtain contraceptive pills without a prescription at designated pharmacies, simplifying access to contraceptive options.

Mar 5 โ€ข 23:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Doctors 'alarmed' by Victoria's move to make pill accessible over counter

The Victorian government plans to allow women to access contraceptive pills without a prescription from July, a move that has raised alarms among local GPs.

Mar 5 โ€ข 23:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Child psychiatrist convicted: The pills of Dr. Winterhoff

Child psychiatrist Michael Winterhoff has been sentenced for bodily harm and criticized for prescribing sedating psychotropic medications to young patients.

Mar 5 โ€ข 19:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Customs confiscates over 2,500 kilos of drugs - pills claimed to be painkillers revealed to be extremely dangerous opioids

Finnish Customs has confiscated over 2,500 kilograms of drugs, including pills that were misrepresented as painkillers but contained a highly dangerous synthetic opioid.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Can new pills end sleeping sickness?

The article discusses potential new medications aiming to combat sleeping sickness.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

MC Mong, Suspected of Procuring Sleeping Pills Under Ex-Managerโ€™s Name... Police Investigation Launched

Police have launched an investigation into singer MC Mong for allegedly obtaining sleeping pills through a proxy prescription under the name of his former manager.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 21:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The Danish Health Authority clearly states: Stop taking pills for back pain

The Danish Health Authority warns against the use of painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen for back pain relief, urging a rethink of treatment approaches.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 โ€ข 20:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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

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

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Network trafficked more than 43,722 pills โ€“ 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 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

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

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

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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

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

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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

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

Feb 12 โ€ข 23:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 Cuiabรก.

Feb 12 โ€ข 22:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 22:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 05:23 UTC

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