Put down the pill bottle. Turns out, you can get too much of a good thing when it comes to certain vitamins and minerals. And the consequences can be way more serious than an upset stomach. “We definitely want people to be cautious with [fat-soluble vitamins] because they will just build up in the system, … Read more
Drug overdose deaths continue to rise, breaking yet another record in 2022, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reported that 107,941 Americans died from drug overdoses that year — which is about 1% higher than overdose deaths in 2021. The number of fatal overdoses has risen almost … Read more
Experts are sounding the alarm after a man recently died from a Vitamin D overdose. David Mitchener, 89, passed away in suburban London, England, after taking high levels of the supplement for nine months prior to his death. Members of the local medical community are now taking the opportunity to warn the public of the … Read more
Robert De Niro has opened up about his “disbelief” over the fatal overdose of his grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, admitting that the 19-year-old’s death “shouldn’t have happened.” Rodriguez, the only son of the actor’s daughter Drena, 56, died from an accidental overdose after taking pills that were laced with fentanyl last July. Speaking about the … Read more
New details surrounding the death of Adam Harrison, the son of “Pawn Stars” lead Rick Harrison, have been revealed. A heavily redacted incident report obtained by The Post from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department states Adam, 39, who Rick claims died on Jan. 19 of a fentanyl overdose, had previously been to jail for … Read more
“Pawn Stars” lead Rick Harrison posted an ‘amazing’ throwback tribute to his son, Adam, just days after he died of a drug overdose at the age of 39. The 58-year-old reality star took a trip down memory lane and shared two vintage images of himself with his son on Instagram from decades ago and the … Read more
David Gail’s death is reportedly being investigated as authorities are looking into the possibility of a fatal drug overdose. TMZ reported Monday that law enforcement tells them that no foul play is suspected in the late soap opera star and “Beverly Hills, 90210″ actor’s death, but his official cause of death is depending on toxicology … Read more
“Pawn Stars” frontman Rick Harrison’s son, Adam, has reportedly died of an overdose. He was 39. TMZ reported Friday that a rep for the History Channel star claimed that the Harrison family learned on Friday that Adam had died of an overdose. It is currently unclear when and where he died, and from what substance. … Read more
It’s buzzy. Locals are turning to snortable caffeine instead of coffee when they need a jolt of energy. “It’s like a less intense cocaine minus all the bad side effects,” said Max, a 32-year-old who lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, and works in business development. Max, who asked to not use his last name for professional … Read more
Dana Carvey is back to work following the tragic death of his eldest son, Dex. The “Wayne’s World” actor, 68, returned to co-host his podcast, “Fly on the Wall” with David Spade on Wednesday and shouted out fans for their unwavering support after his 32-year-old son passed away from an accidental overdose back in November. “If … Read more
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising concerns over so-called “designer Xanax” that has been tied to a rising number of deaths and hospitalizations. The drug, an unapproved benzodiazepine (“benzos”) sedative called bromazolam, has led to hyperthermia, seizures, myocardial injury, comas and multi-day intensive care stays, according to CDC … Read more
The death of former child actor Evan Ellingson is being investigated as a possible overdose, according to a new report. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that drug paraphernalia was found in the San Bernardino County, Calif., sober-living home the “My Sister’s Keeper” star, who died Sunday at 35, was staying in. The outlet added that … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration is beginning a crackdown on drugs and supplements that often appear to be gummies, vitamins or candy as more kids are accidentally ingesting and overdosing on them because of their appearance. From 2012 to 2021, there was a 530% increase in kids consuming melatonin — an over-the-counter sleep aid commonly … Read more
So what, she’s still a rock star. In a new “60 Minutes” interview that aired Sunday, Alecia Moore Hart, aka Pink, 44, revealed that before she was a global superstar known for singing up-side down and performing aerial stunts to sold-out stadiums, she nearly died from a drug overdose, just weeks before signing a record … Read more
The US is now experiencing its greatest overall rates of death in more than a century — and it’s being fueled by a sharp rise in drug overdoses. Experts from Florida Atlantic University analyzed trends in US drug overdose deaths, and discovered that the rates of those deaths spiked 4.4 times from 1999 to 2020. … Read more
Overdose antidote Narcan is moving one step closer to being available to the general public — without a prescription. US Food and Drug Administration reps are meeting with advisers Wednesday to discuss a proposal to sell an over-the-counter version of the lifesaving drug. Naloxone spray — often used to reverse the effects of fentanyl overdose — … Read more
Law enforcement is investigating the death of Adam Rich, the star of “Eight is Enough,” as a potential “overdose.” Officers allegedly found white powder when they arrived at the scene and discovered his body, leading them to suspect drug use, according to TMZ. Rich was 54 years old. Rich was assumed to be dead for … Read more