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After 25 years of rising overdose rates, deaths are finally falling thanks to an unexpected shift in how people use fentanyl. Harm reduction groups making pipes widely available has helped users move away from the deadlier practice of injecting drugs.
South Africa is partnering with Gilead Sciences to manufacture a revolutionary HIV prevention medicine that requires just two injections per year. The deal could bring affordable access to a drug that offers near-complete protection against HIV infection.
New Zealand is considering a law that would protect people who call for help during a drug overdose from minor criminal charges. The move could save nearly three lives every week as fear of arrest currently stops witnesses from seeking emergency aid.
Nigeria will receive a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that works for six months with just two doses per year, making protection more accessible than ever. The new drug arrives in March 2026 as part of the country's ambitious plan to end the HIV epidemic.
Kenya just received its first shipment of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that only requires two injections per year. The game-changing medication will reach high-risk communities starting in March at a fraction of its former cost.
A twice-yearly injection called Lenacapavir prevented HIV transmission with near-perfect results across two major trials involving 8,200 people in high-risk areas. The breakthrough could transform HIV prevention by replacing daily pills with just two shots per year.
A groundbreaking treatment that could prevent PTSD before it takes hold just cleared a major regulatory hurdle. The FDA has approved human trials for RST-101, a drug designed to stop trauma from becoming chronic psychological distress.
A twice-yearly shot prevents HIV with 100% effectiveness, but its $28,000 price tag keeps it out of reach. A proven "subscription pricing" model could make it accessible to everyone who needs it.
A medication that's been treating seizures for 25 years might hold the key to preventing Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms appear. Northwestern University researchers discovered it blocks the toxic brain proteins that trigger dementia.
Scientists discovered that tiny doses of THC combined with an arthritis medication protected memory and reduced brain damage in Alzheimer's mice. Both drugs are already FDA-approved, which could fast-track human trials and offer hope to millions.
Scientists created a vaccine that trains the immune system to recognize entire classes of synthetic opioids, not just single drugs. This breakthrough could finally keep pace with drug manufacturers who constantly tweak fentanyl's structure to evade detection.
Student-led drug prevention clubs are now active in two Ghana high schools, empowering teens to tackle substance abuse before it starts. The initiative comes as new data shows girls ages 10-15 now match boys in smoking and drinking rates.
Salem, Oregon is launching a new initiative to prevent addiction, expand treatment access, and reduce drug trafficking in the community. The city is mapping resources and working with partners to create long-term solutions based on resident feedback.
People living with dangerously high triglycerides now have the first treatment proven to prevent life-threatening pancreatitis attacks. The newly approved medication reduced these devastating events by up to 91% in clinical trials.
A promising HIV prevention pill could be manufactured for less than $5 per patient annually, making protection accessible to millions worldwide. The experimental drug shows results within 24 hours and could transform HIV prevention in low-income countries.
Nigeria will introduce a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in March 2026 that's 99.9% effective and costs just $40 per year. The breakthrough drug could transform HIV prevention for 1.9 million Nigerians living with the virus.
A twice-yearly injectable that's nearly 100% effective at preventing HIV is transforming lives in Eswatini, the first African nation to offer this breakthrough treatment. In just four months, over 2,750 people have received the drug that could prevent one in three new HIV infections across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Nigerian drug enforcement agents intercepted massive shipments of illegal drugs headed to Europe, arresting smugglers who hid thousands of pills in winter jackets, body cream containers, and carton walls. The busts stopped over 140 kilograms of dangerous substances from reaching communities across Italy and other countries.
Scientists at the University of Texas discovered that combining low-dose THC with a common arthritis drug improved memory and reduced brain inflammation in mice, offering new hope for preventing Alzheimer's disease. Both drugs are already FDA-approved, which could fast-track this treatment to human trials.
Scientists in Belgium created a mouse model that catches dangerous side effects of antibody drugs before they reach patients, potentially saving lives and billions in failed trials. The breakthrough could prevent tragedies like past blood clot deaths from drugs that seemed safe in early testing.
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