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Does Removing Criminal Penalties for Drug Use Lead to More Drug Use?

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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, some people support the...
Health

A “smart” bandage that controls the healing process of wounds created

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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 regeneration and controls the healing...
Archeology

Tomography of ancient Egyptian mummy reveals signs of deadly disease

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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 of his skull showed...
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European Patients Rights Day is still needed in view of violations in Spain and other EU countries

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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 the global and European...
Health

Artificial intelligence can predict depression and anxiety

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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 and the social platform Twitter...
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Greece’s “Dentist pass” – a mental health policy in disguise?

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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 through a bill presented...
Health

Spanish Psychiatrists must withstand the criticism of CCHR, no matter how harsh it may be, concludes the court

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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 of expression, provided that it...
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The simple truth about ECT: No one should be given shock treatment

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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 of psychological, educational, and...
Health

ECT – what the United Nations says about Electroshock

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Electroshock - In February 2013, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture, Mr Juan Méndez, when speaking amongst other things, ECT (electroconvulsive therapy o electroshock) recommended an “absolute ban on forced and non-consensual medical interventions...
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Mental health and psychological care of the child: the impasses of the “all biological” approach

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The recent report published by the High Council for Family, Childhood and Age (HCFEA) warns of the psychological suffering of children and adolescents, as well as the chronic lack of resources allocated to care,...
Africa

Tanzania confirms first-ever outbreak of deadly Marburg Virus Disease

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Lab tests were carried out after eight people in the region developed symptoms of the “highly virulent” disease, including fever, vomiting, bleeding, and kidney failure. Five of the eight confirmed cases have died, including a...
Health

Repealing laws targeting people living with HIV/AIDS saves lives

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HIV/AIDS - “The only reason people are still dying of AIDS is the inequalities in society, and all these come together to make them more at risk,” Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, said. “Criminalizing...
Health

Eugenics leader Ernst Rüdin convicted for Incitement to Crimes against Humanity

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The decision of an International Mock Trial on Human Rights on Ernst Rüdin was rendered by judges of the highest standing and experience. The trial however was not a real court case, but an...
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European Union prepares ban on healthy doses of Vitamin B6

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European authorities have moved another step closer in an attempt to sharply limit the daily amounts of vitamin B6 that EU consumers are allowed to use in food supplements. Last Friday evening (10 February),...
Health

Top 7 Benefits of Milk Thistle Backed by Science

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Milk thistle is an ancient plant with a pinkish purple flower that was used historically as medicine. Today, it’s a popular supplement for supporting liver health. The high levels of antioxidants, including the flavonoid...
Health

Warning: New Research Indicates That Even Short-Term Exposure to a High-Fat Diet Can Trigger Pain

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A recent study of mice conducted by researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas found that short-term consumption of a high-fat diet may be linked to pain sensations, even without a preexisting injury or condition...
Africa

Horn of Africa faces most severe drought in more than two generations – UNICEF

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The number of children suffering from dire drought conditions across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia has more than doubled in five months, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday. Around 20.2 million children are under...
Europe

Spanish Guardia Civil dismantles the European cocaine super-cartel and takes down “drug lords” in Dubai

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Malaga. Spain. During the investigation period, more than 30 tonnes of cocaine have been seized in various European ports and it is estimated that this macro criminal organisation was behind a third of the total...
Editor's choice

Some Dope* on Drugs… and European Youth

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Over the last two decades the demand and supply for illicit drugs have dramatically increased as evidenced by the huge quantities seized in 2020 according to the European Drug Report: 739tons of cannabis, 213 tons of cocaine, 21.2 tons of amphetamines, 5.1 tons of heroin, 2.2 tons of methamphetamine, 1 ton of MDMA (ecstasy). Among the illicit drugs are not only found the traditional ones but also mixtures of illicit drugs, adulteration with other chemicals, newly synthetized drugs (as the NPS: New Psychoactive Substances: 5.1 tons seized) developed in clandestine laboratories, and finally the misuse and abuse of prescriptions drugs. 
Health

UN Committee issue recommendations for children with mental health problems in Germany

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The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child completed its review on the implementation of human rights for children in Germany. The Committee issued updated Recommendations to be implemented in the next...
Health

Is cat fur dangerous to humans?

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Cat fur generally does not harm humans, but some owners may be sensitive to purring animals and suffer from allergies. Although there is a perception that people are allergic to cat fur, this is...
Food

The healing properties of honey

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While nature gives man true beauty, he increasingly turns to the artificial. Among the mass of tasty but low-quality products, it is difficult to find something that is beneficial for the body. That is...
Food

How can boiled corn be dangerous?

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What can go wrong with corn? It's delicious, it has a variety of uses, it's nutritious - what else do we need to know about boiled corn? Want to know about the potential side...
Food

Eat a clove bud at a time and see its amazing health properties

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We are all familiar with cloves and that it is a well-known spice that we cannot miss because of its strong aroma and taste. But despite how small it is, it is very rich in...
Health

Old toys: What danger do they hide?

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For the purposes of the study, the specialists analyzed the chemical composition of 157 different toys Allowing children to play with old toys may pose a risk to their health, writes "Science Daily", citing a...
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