Small Trial of Patients Taking Same Drug Sees Their Cancer Vanish
A trial involving 18 rectal cancer patients taking the same drug resulted in the cancer disappearing for all of them, the New York Times reported Monday.
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Florida Man Calls 911 to Test Authenticity of His Meth, Authorities Say
Authorities say a Florida man was arrested after he called 911 and requested a deputy “test the methamphetamine” he purchased.
Five Food Stamp Reforms of 2019 Everyone Should Know
The year 2019 brought a lot of changes to the way food stamps are distributed at the state and federal levels, all to prevent fraud and overdependency.
Ohio High School Wants to Drug Test Students Yearly
An Ohio Catholic high school announced it would drug test all of its students every year starting in January 2020.
Alabama Lawmaker Seeks to Legalize Drug-Testing for Food Stamp Users
An Alabama lawmaker introduced a bill this month that would make it legal to require some food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing.
Louisiana Police Department Offers ‘Free Meth Testing’ for Zika Virus
A Louisiana police department issued a tongue-in-cheek warning to methamphetamine users on Saturday, offering to inspect their meth supply for traces of the Zika virus.
Woman Cited for Allegedly Exploding Urine Sample in 7-Eleven Microwave
Police have cited a Colorado woman for allegedly using a microwave in a 7-Eleven to heat up a urine sample, causing the container of urine to “explode” and damage the microwave.
Labor Department Plans Drug Test Regulation for Unemployment Benefits
The Donald Trump administration hopes to revive a regulation requiring drug testing for unemployment benefits.
Wisconsin’s Plan to Drug Test Medicaid Recipients Met with Support and Criticism
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to drug test Medicaid recipients has been met with differing opinions from those in the state government.
Report: Press Secretary Candidate Pitched Idea of Drug Testing the WH Press Corps to Transition Team
A candidate for press secretary in the Trump administration suggested drug testing the White House press corps to Trump’s transition staffers.
New Zealand Needs Migrants Because Locals Lazy, On Drugs, PM Says
New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key has defended bringing in record numbers of migrants, arguing that unemployed Kiwis have a poor work ethic and that some “won’t pass a drugs test”.
IOC Finds 23 Failed Drug Tests Upon Reanalysis of Samples from London Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced finding 23 failed drug tests reanalyzing urine samples from Olympians from the 2012 Summer Games in London.
House Republican Introduces Bill Allowing for Drug Testing of Food Stamp Recipients
A new bill introduced in the House of Representatives would, if passed, allow for drug testing of food stamp recipients going forward.
‘Major Shortcomings’ In French Drug Trial Death Lab
(AFP) – An inquiry into the death of a man during a drug trial has found “three major shortcomings” at the French laboratory where he was being tested, the minister of health said. Five other people were also hospitalised after
John Daly Rips Phony PGA Drug Testing Policy: ‘It’s a Big Joke’
Long John Daly, two-time Major champion—’91 PGA and ’95 British Open—and icon to the non-country club faction of weekend golfers, said on Tuesday that random drug testing by the PGA is “a big joke.”
Michigan to Begin Drug Testing Some Welfare Recipients
On Friday, the state of Michigan has taken the step to implement a mandatory drug test for recipients of state aid who authorities suspect are taking illegal drugs.
