Archeology
A woman from a Fayum portrait was diagnosed by the image
Scientists have studied a Fayum portrait of a young woman dating back to the 2nd century and stored at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Health
Pets reduce the risk of food allergy in children
Those who grew up with a dog are less likely to be allergic to eggs, milk and nuts, and cats reduce the risk of allergies to eggs, wheat and soy…
Education
Does Removing Criminal Penalties for Drug Use Lead to More Drug Use?
The debate over drug use legalization has gone on for years, with little progress being made towards a compromise that meets the interests of all sides. On the one hand,…
Health
A “smart” bandage that controls the healing process of wounds created
It is made of a flexible and stretchable polymer containing embedded electronics and medication Scientists from the California Institute of Technology have developed a "smart" wound dressing that supports tissue…
Archeology
Tomography of ancient Egyptian mummy reveals signs of deadly disease
Scientists have performed a CT scan of the mummy of Jed-Hor from Heidelberg, Germany, which represents an elderly man who lived in Egypt, apparently in the 4th-1st century BC. Examination…
Editor's choice
European Patients Rights Day is still needed in view of violations in Spain and other EU countries
On April 18th the European Patients’ Rights Day is celebrated, which is the annual recurrence that celebrates patients’ and civil society organisations in their efforts to advance patients’ rights at…
Health
Artificial intelligence can predict depression and anxiety
It has been found that mental health problems are often reflected in the language used by sufferers Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil are using artificial intelligence…
Editor's choice
Greece’s “Dentist pass” – a mental health policy in disguise?
The Greek government has recently launched a new program called the "dentist pass," providing free preventive dental care to children aged 6 to 12 years old. The program was introduced…
Health
Spanish Psychiatrists must withstand the criticism of CCHR, no matter how harsh it may be, concludes the court
This is a translation of the article originally published in Spanish by Carlos Berbell, from the specialized legal portal CONFILEGAL, the most renowned and read legal newspaper in Spain. Freedom…
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The simple truth about ECT: No one should be given shock treatment
Peter R. Breggin MD is a lifelong reformer known as “The Conscience of Psychiatry” for his criticism of biological psychiatry and his promotion of more effective, empathic, and ethical forms…