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Probe Agency ED Raids Premises Linked To Firm Behind 'Killer' Cough Syrup
The 'Coldrif' cough syrup was found to be "dangerously" adulterated with diethylene glycol (DEG), a highly poisonous substance.
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Cough Syrup Linked To Child Deaths In India Not Shipped To US: Drug Regulator
The US Food and Drug Administration confirmed on Friday that toxic cough syrups linked to children's deaths in India had not been shipped to the United States.
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Amid Cough Syrup Deaths, Auditor Flags Madhya Pradesh's Mega Purchase Of Banned Drugs
Even as Madhya Pradesh reels from the tragic deaths of 23 children in Chhindwara due to a toxic cough syrup, a new revelation from the Comptroller and Auditor General has exposed a deeper crisis in the state's drug regulation and procurement system.
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'Many Drug Companies Should Have Been Banned', Says Doctors' Group In Toxic Cough Syrup Case
Coldrif, now referred to as the "killer syrup," was recently examined by drug control authorities in Tamil Nadu. On October 2, the authorities declared that the samples were found to be adulterated, containing an alarming 48.6% weight/volume of DEG.
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Exclusive: How Madhya Pradesh's Drug System Failed To Stop A 'Killer' Syrup
In Madhya Pradesh, 20 children are dead and seven more are battling for life after consuming a toxic cough syrup that should never have reached them.
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'Poison Fed As Medicine': They Had A Cold, A Cough Syrup Killed Them
16 children and a medicine that ended up killing them -- the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has exposed massive gaps in drug testing processes that led to children's deaths and left their families shattered.
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Explained: Why US Is Considering Leucovorin For Autism Treatment
Leucovorin has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for counteracting the toxic effects of certain cancer drugs, like methotrexate, that block the body's use of folate.
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Anabolic Steroids Used For Muscle Growth Contain Toxic Metals: Research
What are anabolic steroids? These are synthetic drugs designed to mimic the effects of testosterone. Medical professionals prescribe them for specific health issues.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Was In A Toxic Relationship With Her Phone. A 'Drug Detox' Helped Her Break Up
Samantha Ruth Prabhu said she understood a key connection between her phone and her ego after she went on a three-day silence retreat
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US Investment Banker's Cause Of Death Revealed After Months-Long Investigation
Carter McIntosh, a 28-year-old investment banker at Jefferies Financial Group's Dallas office, died from an "accidental overdose" of fentanyl and cocaine, Business Insider reported.
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Toxic New Poster: Yash "Unleashes" An Era Of Darkness
Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups is an action-packed film set against the backdrop of the drug mafia
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Liam Payne Had "Multiple" Drugs In His System At The Time Of Death: Report
British pop star and former One Direction member Liam Payne had a toxic mixture of drugs in his system at the time of his death in Argentina last week, ABC News reported, citing a toxicology report.
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Matthew Perry's Death Sheds Light On Toxic Celebrity-Doctor Relationships
"Friends" actor Matthew Perry's tragic death has highlighted the secretive and toxic relationship that has long existed between troubled celebrities and the doctors who service their addictions.
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Porn Star Jesse Jane Died Of Drug Overdose, Reveals Autopsy
Adult film star Jesse Jane died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and cocaine toxicity in January 2024, herautopsy report has confirmed. Her body was found in a decomposed state, it stated.
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Study Details How Common Painkiller Paracetamol May Cause Liver Damage
This is the first time that a study has linked paracetamol toxicity to liver damage, which was similar to what's seen in conditions like hepatitis, cirrhosis and cancer.
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Probe Agency ED Raids Premises Linked To Firm Behind 'Killer' Cough Syrup
The 'Coldrif' cough syrup was found to be "dangerously" adulterated with diethylene glycol (DEG), a highly poisonous substance.
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Cough Syrup Linked To Child Deaths In India Not Shipped To US: Drug Regulator
The US Food and Drug Administration confirmed on Friday that toxic cough syrups linked to children's deaths in India had not been shipped to the United States.
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Amid Cough Syrup Deaths, Auditor Flags Madhya Pradesh's Mega Purchase Of Banned Drugs
Even as Madhya Pradesh reels from the tragic deaths of 23 children in Chhindwara due to a toxic cough syrup, a new revelation from the Comptroller and Auditor General has exposed a deeper crisis in the state's drug regulation and procurement system.
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'Many Drug Companies Should Have Been Banned', Says Doctors' Group In Toxic Cough Syrup Case
Coldrif, now referred to as the "killer syrup," was recently examined by drug control authorities in Tamil Nadu. On October 2, the authorities declared that the samples were found to be adulterated, containing an alarming 48.6% weight/volume of DEG.
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Exclusive: How Madhya Pradesh's Drug System Failed To Stop A 'Killer' Syrup
In Madhya Pradesh, 20 children are dead and seven more are battling for life after consuming a toxic cough syrup that should never have reached them.
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'Poison Fed As Medicine': They Had A Cold, A Cough Syrup Killed Them
16 children and a medicine that ended up killing them -- the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has exposed massive gaps in drug testing processes that led to children's deaths and left their families shattered.
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Explained: Why US Is Considering Leucovorin For Autism Treatment
Leucovorin has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for counteracting the toxic effects of certain cancer drugs, like methotrexate, that block the body's use of folate.
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Anabolic Steroids Used For Muscle Growth Contain Toxic Metals: Research
What are anabolic steroids? These are synthetic drugs designed to mimic the effects of testosterone. Medical professionals prescribe them for specific health issues.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Was In A Toxic Relationship With Her Phone. A 'Drug Detox' Helped Her Break Up
Samantha Ruth Prabhu said she understood a key connection between her phone and her ego after she went on a three-day silence retreat
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US Investment Banker's Cause Of Death Revealed After Months-Long Investigation
Carter McIntosh, a 28-year-old investment banker at Jefferies Financial Group's Dallas office, died from an "accidental overdose" of fentanyl and cocaine, Business Insider reported.
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Toxic New Poster: Yash "Unleashes" An Era Of Darkness
Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups is an action-packed film set against the backdrop of the drug mafia
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Liam Payne Had "Multiple" Drugs In His System At The Time Of Death: Report
British pop star and former One Direction member Liam Payne had a toxic mixture of drugs in his system at the time of his death in Argentina last week, ABC News reported, citing a toxicology report.
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Matthew Perry's Death Sheds Light On Toxic Celebrity-Doctor Relationships
"Friends" actor Matthew Perry's tragic death has highlighted the secretive and toxic relationship that has long existed between troubled celebrities and the doctors who service their addictions.
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Porn Star Jesse Jane Died Of Drug Overdose, Reveals Autopsy
Adult film star Jesse Jane died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and cocaine toxicity in January 2024, herautopsy report has confirmed. Her body was found in a decomposed state, it stated.
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Study Details How Common Painkiller Paracetamol May Cause Liver Damage
This is the first time that a study has linked paracetamol toxicity to liver damage, which was similar to what's seen in conditions like hepatitis, cirrhosis and cancer.
