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Anti-obesity drug takes off a stone in 20 weeks
European study shows encouraging results for new class of anti-obesity agents which mimic the action of a hormone that occurs naturally in the gut.
<i>John Key:</i> Restricting P precursor small price to pay
The drug P is a dangerously destructive substance that's wrecking lives, wrecking families, fuelling crime and allowing gangs to flourish.
After the bombing, drug addiction strikes Gaza
Mental health professionals say use of the synthetic opioid Tramadol has risen sharply in Gaza since Israel's three-week Operation Cast Lead offensive.
Cold and flu medicine will need prescription
People wanting to buy cold and flu tablets with pseudoephedrine will need a prescription from their doctor.
Clampdown imminent on sales of P ingredients
Tighter restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter cold and flu tablets containing pseudoephedrine, the main ingredient in P, are on the way.
Review urges cold medicine ban for kids
A Health Ministry review group wants to ban giving cough and cold medicines to children under 6.