Overdose

The number of young children who attempted suicide surged during Covid, with many turning to their parent's medicine cabinet.A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study Tuesday found the number of suicide attempts by poisoning…

The Grammy-winning musician, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died in September 2022 at a friend's house in Los Angeles.…

Last Updated: April 07, 2023, 04:40 ISTMany people who die of overdoses in the United States do not know they are taking fentanyl. (Image: Reuters)The U.S. government has pressured both Mexico and China to do more to curb the trade in the…

Overdose mortality among people age 65 and older quadrupled over 20 years, suggesting the need for greater mental health and substance use disorder policies addressed at curbing the trend, a new research paper finds. The deaths stemmed from…

FDA approves nasal spray that treats fentanyl AND opioid overdoses as they're happening for over-the-counter use - meaning it can be sold in vending machines and big box storesBy Cassidy Morrison Senior Health Reporter For…

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved sales without a prescription of the nasal spray Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses, a decision that promises to significantly expand access to the lifesaving treatment.The FDA's…

Many vitamin supplements do not require medical prescriptions. Overconsumption of vitamin B6 can also cause nausea, heartburn, skin lesions and light sensitivity.Vitamins are necessary for our body to function well. However, what is the…

The Food and Drug Administration's independent advisors on Wednesday unanimously recommended over-the-counter use of the nasal spray Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses, which would significantly expand access to the life-saving…

Last Updated: February 10, 2023, 15:16 ISTIf a person suffers from a deficiency of Vitamin B-12, doctors prescribe them Vitamin B-12 supplements. An overdose of Vitamin B-12 for a long time can harm your health. A person may face problems…

A 21-year-old Calgary woman is suing the provincial government to maintain access to her prescription for a high-potency opioid, which she says has saved her from overdosing on street drugs.For two years, Ophelia Black has been injecting…