World anti-doping agency is looking to change its rule to ban Trump from LA Olympics: report World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) officials describe the report as ‘entirely misleading’ The Independent UK · Mar 16
RFK Jr’s health agency shake-up leaves addiction treatment uncertain Naloxone distribution and the 988 crisis line could also be affected The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025
WADA Drops Lawsuit And Ethics Case Against US Critics WADA drops lawsuit against US critics over Chinese swimmers doping case after USADA legal actions withdrawn. Complexities in anti-doping efforts exposed. Top News · Feb 21, 2025
We're getting achingly closer to SOT-MRAM; the memory that could one day replace DRAM and NAND, but I can't see it happening soon Researchers claim to have reached a goal that will allow SOT-MRAM to become reality sooner, just not too soon. TechRadar · Feb 15, 2025
Are we ignoring the heart disease crisis among young adults? Experts discuss at TOI Medithon Part-3 Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a significant global health challenge, constituting the leading cause of death worldwide. According to recent World Health Organization data, CVDs claim approximately 17.9 million lives annually, accounting for 32% of all global deaths. This burden is particularly pronounced in low- and middle-income countries, where nearly 80%… The Times of India · Jan 31, 2025
Delhi Court frames charges under MCOCA against Kingpin Salman Tyagi, 14 aides for running organised crime syndicate A Delhi Court has recently framed charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against Kingpin Salman Tyagi and his 14 aides for running an organised crime syndicate. Police have shown involvement of Salman Tyagi in 22 criminal cases. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 14, 2024
UP: Skeleton of woman who went missing 4 months ago found The gym trainer, who was accused of kidnapping the woman, was arrested by the Kotwali police in connection with the case. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 27, 2024
CDC reports record drop in drug overdose deaths - Roll Call North Carolina reported a 48.8 percent drop over the previous period, while Alaska saw a 36.1 percent increase. Roll Call · Oct 16, 2024
Could a doping probe strip Salt Lake City of the 2034 Olympics? The IOC president says it's unlikely The International Olympic Committee president is hoping to ease worries that Salt Lake City could lose the 2034 Winter Olympics if organizers don’t fulfill an agreement to play peacemaker between anti-doping authorities The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024
White House drug control official calls for reauthorization of his office - Roll Call The White House’s top drug policy official called for Congress to reauthorize the drug control office before the end of the year. Roll Call · Aug 28, 2024
In 2023 fentanyl overdoses ravaged the U.S. and fueled a new culture war fight Fentanyl fueled unprecedented carnage with 112,000 fatal overdoses. The nation is increasingly divided over how to respond. WEKU · Dec 28, 2023
With naloxone now more available, HHS officials tout its use - Roll Call The event, held at HHS headquarters, came during the same week that naloxone became available for purchase without a prescription. Roll Call · Sep 8, 2023
U.S. ‘Drug Czar’ comes to southeastern Kentucky, praises growing nonprofit A little after noon in downtown Manchester, traffic is light in the Clay County seat. Clay County High School seniors enrolled in a dual credit program are in a place you might not expect any 17-year-olds to be: the public library. They know the nation’s drug czar is in town.… WEKU · Aug 23, 2023
U.S. ‘Drug Czar’ comes to southeastern Kentucky The nation’s drug czar was in southeastern Kentucky Thursday to discuss the battle against opioids, fentanyl and other dangerous drugs. WEKU · Aug 17, 2023
Fortune · Jul 27, 2023 If you think drug addiction isn’t a problem in your workplace, you’re wrong For the one in six Americans with substance-use disorder, “recovery-friendly” policies at work can make all the difference.
WEKU · Jul 11, 2023 Deaths from xylazine are on the rise. The White House has a new plan to tackle it Deaths from overdoses of Xylazine-laced fentanyl have surged. The White House drug czar says he's marshalling efforts on testing, tracking, treatment, and stopping the spread.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 White House lays out effort against animal sedative xylazine but doesn't call for new restrictions Federal officials are calling for more testing and research on xylazine, the powerful animal sedative that’s spreading through the nation’s illicit drug supply
Roll Call · Jul 11, 2023 Biden administration offers plan to counter deadly xylazine use - Roll Call Xylazine — a sedative used in veterinary medicine — has been frequently mixed with fentanyl in recent years, driving up overdose deaths.
WEKU · Jun 30, 2023 Overdose deaths involving street xylazine surged years earlier than reported A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found U.S. deaths involving xylazine, known on the street as Tranq, had already risen 35-fold by 2021.
WEKU · Jun 17, 2023 A deadly new street drug caught the U.S. off guard. Experts say it'll happen again A dangerous chemical called xylazine is being mixed into fentanyl across the U.S., but who's doing it and why is a mystery. The government still doesn't identify and track new drug threats.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2023 Animal tranquilizer xylazine blamed for over 350 deaths in Cook County Cook County saw a 46% increase in overdose deaths tied to the veterinary tranquilizer last year — and a majority of the victims were Black people.
Fortune · Apr 12, 2023 Tranq, a deadly mix of fentanyl and a drug for animals, was just named an 'emerging threat' by U.S. officials The drug causes breathing and heart rates to slow down, sometimes to deadly levels, and causes skin abscesses and ulcers that can require amputation.
The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2023 US drug tsar warns xylazine tranquilizer mixed with fentanyl is ‘emerging threat’ Dr Rahul Gupta says drug has become increasingly common nationwide and is particularly dangerous when mixed with opioid fentanyl
Roll Call · Apr 12, 2023 Biden administration designates xylazine as emerging threat - Roll Call Overdoses of the animal tranquilizer have skyrocketed in recent months in every region of the country, spurring the warning.
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 US names veterinary drug, fentanyl mixture 'emerging threat' The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat