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Cara Delevingne pulled back the curtain on one of the darkest periods of her life. During a candid appearance on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast, the actress revealed she was taking the drug GHB daily before suffering seizures that ultimately became a wake-up call in her recovery journey. Delevingne, 33, shared some of her most detailed comments yet about the drug spiral that nearly derailed her life despite the model's enormous professional success.
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Whey protein shortage looms as use of weight-loss drugs fuels global demand
Price of dairy product has risen fivefold after users of GLP-1 medications advised to increase protein consumptionThe growing popularity of weight-loss drugs has fuelled global demand for whey protein, sparking concerns among industry experts over a potential shortage. The price of whey has risen fivefold to record levels as companies race to secure supplies amid a boom driven by growing use of GLP-1 drugs, such as Mounjaro, which often require higher protein intake to preserve muscle mass.
New health risks emerge as Europe’s drug market grows more complex, EU agency warns
Europe’s drug market is growing more complex, with potent opioids, stronger cannabis and new substances raising health risks, the EU agency warns. New health risks, rapidly evolving and increasingly complex drug markets - this is the warning issued on Tuesday by the European Union Drugs Agency. Its annual report, based on data from 27 EU member states as well as Turkey and Norway, highlights concerns not only about the availability of substances but also their growing variety,...
Muscle-boosting drug could help retain lean tissue when using weight-loss jabs
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Dad’s warning after son, 12, finally gets 'life-changing' Duchenne drug
Dad’s warning after son, 12, finally gets 'life-changing' Duchenne drug The drug givinostat - used for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy management - remains unavailable to boys and young men who can no longer walk and this had plunged Alex Clarke's family into uncertainty A 12-year-old boy with a rare muscle-wasting condition has finally started a life-changing NHS treatment after years of uncertainty for his family. Ben Clarke has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a severe, progressive genetic...
Muscle growth drug ‘could reduce loss of lean tissue’ when using slimming jabs
Trial suggests monoclonal antibody can help retain lean body mass when losing weight with GLP-1 medicinesA drug that promotes muscle growth could significantly reduce the loss of lean body mass when using slimming jabs, research suggests. While GLP-1 based jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have proved highly effective at helping people who are overweight or obese, experts have warned it is not only fat that is lost. Studies suggest 25-40% of total weight loss is down to a reduction in lean...
Sertraline alert as NHS says 'call 111' if you have this feeling
Sertraline alert as NHS says 'call 111' if you have this feeling The NHS reminds sertraline users to be aware of serious side effects Those taking a widely prescribed medication are being urged to "call 111" if they experience a particular symptom in the chest. This could indicate a "rare but serious" side effect of the drug. Sertraline is an antidepressant commonly used to treat depression and a range of other mental health conditions.
‘Ultra-strength’ cocaine hits UK streets as deaths surge to record high
‘Ultra-strength’ cocaine hits UK streets as deaths surge to record high Exclusive: Cocaine deaths have hit record levels, with more than 1,000 people dying last year. Alex Ross finds the purity of the street drug has increased amid a boom in production in Latin America - Bookmark A lethal wave of “ultra strength” cocaine is emerging across the UK as deaths linked to the party drug have spiralled to a record high, The Independent can reveal. A boom of cocaine in South America has triggered...