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Currently, there are several methods of contraception available for women, while options for men have been limited to condoms or vasectomy. Scientist have now found what could be a male contraceptive pill, which is non-hormonal. “We provide proof-of-concept for an…
Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced it will legalise MDMA and Psilocybin for medical use. Starting 1 of July, psychiatrists will be allowed to prescribe the drugs to patients with treatment-resistant mental illnesses including severe PTSD and depression. MDMA is…
A handful of countries have decriminalized personal use and possession of hard drugs, including Europe’s Czechia, the Netherlands, Portugal and Switzerland, aiming to treat drug use as a health issue rather than a criminal justice issue. Starting Tuesday, Canada’s largest…
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) published on Tuesday a new guideline that showes “drinking less is better” and that no amount or kind of alcohol is good for your health. The report is an update of…
Starting next year, UK will stop publishing COVID modelling data as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says is “no longer necessary”. Since the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that emerged in late 2019 and has since become a…
Japan has approved one of the world’s first blood test kits to detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease, a condition affecting tens of millions worldwide. The new diagnosis tool requires a small amount of the patient’s blood to detect beta-amyloid formations,…
Climate change has driven an “unprecedented” number of larger and more deadly cholera outbreaks around the world this year, the UN health agency, WHO, said on Friday. “The map is under threat (from cholera) everywhere.” Currently 30 countries have reported…
A new trial is currently underway in the UK to treat alcoholism by combining ketamine and psychological therapy. It will be delivered to Seven NHS sites across UK, approximately 280, before determining whether to release it to the general public.…
In an attempt to reduce the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancies, the French President has decided to make condoms free for young people. The new measure was announced on Thursday by Emanuel Macron during a health…
Under current rules, men who have recently had sex with men are not allowed to donate blood because of the risk of HIV transmission. The FDA plans to change these rules to allow more gay and bisexual men to donate…
Elon Musk announced Wednesday that his neurotechnology start-up, Neuralink, will be able to implant its first connected device in a human’s brain within six months. The company is developing brain chips that could allow disabled people to regain mobility or…
Public awareness campaigns promoting a healthy lifestyle urge us to drink at least 2 litres/ 8 glasses of water a day. According to a recent study, it may be much more than we actually need. Scientists at the University of…
The money will be used to turn scientific findings into innovative medical therapies. The grant was awarded to the National Institute for Health Research Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. In addition to…
Over the weekend, China reported the first Covid-19 patient deaths in six months. According to state media, all three individuals, aged between 87 and 91, resided in Beijing and had pre-existing medical issues. Officials did not mentioned whether they were…
Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, the Silicon Valley company that vowed to revolutionise blood testing but turned out to be a huge scam, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for defrauding investors. The Theranos company claimed that with…
The company promoting plant-based alternative meat products reported significant loss when compared to 2021. The situation is the result of customers choosing less expensive food options, as the global economy, high inflation rates and increasing product prices can heavily impact…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), countries have to collaborate in order to limit the spreading monkeypox outbreak. And they will have to do so “no matter the nationality, skin colour or religion of the affected population,” the statement…
Hair and libido loss are among the latest long Covid symptoms joining a plethora of other manifestations. 10% of the people affected by SARS-CoV-2 have been reported to develop long Covid symptoms lasting on average 4 to 12 weeks following…
More than a quarter of young people referred to specialist mental health services in England are rejected for treatment, says a think tank study. The Education Policy Institute (EPI) says 133,000 were turned away last year, including people who had…
Wednesday was the deadline for proving compliance and nearly 800 Seattle students will be kept out of school because they aren’t vaccinated against measles. The move comes after Washington legislators passed a law last year that eliminated parents’ personal option…