The World Health Organization has officially endorsed GLP-1 receptor agonist treatments, including drugs like Ozempic, as a key tool to tackle the global obesity epidemic. Learn what this means for public health.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has reduced the price of its obesity medication Zepbound to improve patient access. The move comes amid growing demand for GLP-1 drugs in Canada and globally.
Experts warn injectable weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are reducing consumer appetites, posing a significant challenge to the fast-food sector's traditional business model in Canada.
Winnipeg police arrest two suspects and confiscate approximately $32,000 worth of illegal drugs following execution of search warrant in drug trafficking investigation.
Winnipeg Police have seized approximately $32,000 worth of illegal drugs following the execution of a search warrant. Discover the details of this significant drug bust and its impact on community safety.
WWE legend Ric Flair makes explosive claim that Hulk Hogan's death resulted from street drugs after prescription pain medication was denied. Full details on the shocking revelation.
OPP arrest 66-year-old Barrie man after seizing prescription medications, thousands of cigarettes, and cash from Adjala-Tosorontio residence. Police investigation continues.
North Bay Police Service conducted a significant drug bust, confiscating $45,000 worth of narcotics and a firearm. Details on the operation and community impact.
Novo Nordisk's experimental obesity drug amycretin demonstrates significant weight loss results in mid-stage study, advancing to late-phase testing for diabetes patients.
Health Minister Marjorie Michel rejects crucial pharmacare recommendation from expert panel, raising questions about Canada's drug coverage future. Learn what this means for healthcare.
Vancouver activists who tested and sold heroin and meth face charges, launching a constitutional challenge that could reshape Canada's drug policy. Learn the details.
Thunder Bay police arrested an unwanted man caught flushing drugs during a disturbance call. Officers seized narcotics and laid multiple charges.
Windsor police arrested two GTA-linked suspects and seized nearly $30,000 in fentanyl and cash in a west-end drug bust near schools. Police seek information from the public.
Eli Lilly becomes the first pharmaceutical company to achieve a US$1 trillion market valuation, driven by unprecedented demand for its weight-loss treatments. Discover how this milestone reshapes the industry.
The Canadian government prepares to release the pharmacare advisory committee's findings, marking a pivotal moment for national prescription drug coverage. Learn what this means for healthcare.
Nova Scotia RCMP charge two men after discovering drugs during Goffs traffic stop. Latest law enforcement action highlights ongoing drug enforcement efforts in the region.
New research reveals how diabetes medications Ozempic and Wegovy are transforming Canadian shopping patterns and food consumption. Discover the surprising impacts.
RCMP in Halifax confiscate approximately $4 million worth of cocaine and pills in major drug bust. One man faces charges as investigation continues.
Two million Canadians using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are dramatically changing food consumption patterns, removing $3.3 billion annually from Canada's food economy. Learn how this trend affects groceries, restaurants and agriculture.
Stephen Bryant executed by firing squad in South Carolina for 2004 triple murder. Third firing squad execution in state this year as lethal injection drugs remain scarce.
The Calgary Food Bank experiences overwhelming response to FormulaWon initiative with massive baby formula donation. Community support reaches new heights in addressing infant nutrition needs.
Journalist Olivia Nuzzi alleges Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. uses psychedelics despite claiming sobriety. Explosive book details their alleged affair and intimate revelations.
London Drugs locations across Western Canada are collecting stocking stuffers for seniors this holiday season. Learn how you can contribute to spreading cheer.
Peel Regional Police announce major drug bust with nearly $1 million in illegal substances confiscated during Project Winner investigation in Brampton. One suspect arrested.
Health Canada refuses to explain how $20 million worth of pharmaceuticals vanished from national emergency stockpile. Transparency concerns raised.
OPP makes one of Grey Bruce's largest fentanyl seizures, confiscating $255,000 worth of drugs in Wiarton. Learn about this significant drug enforcement operation and its impact on community safety.
Founders of a Vancouver compassion club were convicted for trafficking despite providing fentanyl-free drugs. Sentencing is delayed pending a constitutional challenge.
U.S. FDA removes long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs, recognizing significant benefits for women's health. Learn what this means for Canadian women.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay refuses to create menus for diners on weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, sparking debate. Discover his controversial stance and its potential impact.
Pfizer triumphs in dramatic $10 billion bidding war for obesity drug maker Metsera, securing crucial White House-backed deal to compete in weight-loss market. Read the full story.