Painkillers25 Jul 2024How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deathsA new study links the vulture decline in India to deadly bacteria spread, causing about 500,000 deaths.25 Jul 2024Asia19 Apr 2024Coroner calls for change after co-codamol overdoseSusan Young died at her West Sussex home having accidentally taken too many pain killers.19 Apr 2024England26 Apr 2023Hospital reinstates use of gas and air The use of Entonox was suspended following tests on nitrous oxide levels in the birth wards.26 Apr 2023Essex16 Apr 2023Town marks centenary of birth of ibuprofen creatorThe drug was invented by Dr Stewart Adams, who began his career at a Boots store in Cambridgeshire.16 Apr 2023Cambridgeshire3 Feb 2023Birth unit reinstates gas and air after concernsThe pain relief was paused after high levels of residual nitrous oxide were found at the unit.3 Feb 2023Suffolk13 Jan 2023Gas and air pain relief to be restored at birth unitHigh levels of nitrous oxide in birthing suites prompted the NHS to temporarily halt its use.13 Jan 2023Suffolk28 Jul 2022Woman describes internet-fuelled drug addictionSara Speakes started taking painkillers for period pains, but ended up having a stroke at 47.28 Jul 2022Wales8 Feb 2022Blood pressure warning over paracetamol usePrescribing the painkiller for chronic pain could have risks, as well as benefits, a study finds.8 Feb 2022Health17 Aug 2021Aspirin may help treat aggressive breast cancerDoctors hope it could boost the anti-cancer power of other drugs to fight hard-to-treat tumours.17 Aug 2021Health
