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Like many men suffering from erectile dysfunction, Steven didn't tell anyone about his problem. The 44-year-old financial lawyer was too embarrassed. After months of making excuses to his wife, he decided to take action. But instead of going to see his doctor, he turned to the internet. "I felt ashamed," says Steven. "I know I should have gone to see…
Read MoreFour years after the discovery of counterfeit Lipitor led to the biggest drug recall in U.S. history, the world's top pharmaceutical companies are experimenting with new technologies to battle a rising tide of phony drugs that are making their way into medicine cabinets. Fake medicines are a $32 billion global business, according to the World Health Organization, and the Food…
Read MoreLAHORE: A newlywed groom died on Sunday after taking sex drugs in the Green Town police precinct. Green Town police Sub Inspector Muhammad Ashiq said Shahbaz Ahmad (30), a resident of Green Town, got married on Thursday. During initial interrogation, he said, it was disclosed that on Saturday night Shahbaz after taking sex drugs left home for a walk, but…
Read MoreThe World Health Organization says up to 30 percent of the medicine sold in Africa is fake. It says such drugs are readily available on street corners and even some pharmacies. Health officials say counterfeit pharmaceuticals are killing thousands and making it harder to treat infections. Phuong Tran has more from VOA's West Africa bureau in Dakar. At this market…
Read MoreFour Nigerians have been charged for allegedly committing forgery after they were arrested by state security with over US$ 5,000 counterfeit in Monrovia. The four Nigerians, Ikene Agu, Kingsley Obinnaya Ekweke, Uchechuwu Akwaja and. Agbazuluakwu were picked up on separate dates by state security after gathering information surrounding their activities. According to the court record, one of the defendants, Ikene…
Read MorePiracy and counterfeiting are well-known problems, but when the products are supposed to protect your health, the concern rises to a whole new level. Modern-day pirates are increasingly moving into an area that could threaten your health – counterfeit drugs. "I had a really bad headache. I came home from school and slept for 3 hours. I started vomiting," said…
Read MoreAbout a dozen years ago, a Nigerian member of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) made an impassioned plea for the organization to take up the challenge of identifying and destroying the seamy world of counterfeit drugs. The call did not fall on deaf ears. Since that time activities have been carried out in many areas of the globe. This year's…
Read MoreJust 10 of the 21 multivitamins tested met the quality claims on the label, ConsumerLab.com of White Plains, N.Y., reported in January. Several had significantly more or less of the active ingredients than promised; one was contaminated with lead. Last fall, more than 1 million counterfeit OneTouch diabetes test strips flooded the United States and went on sale in 700…
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