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Public health
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Is the birth control pill destroying women's sex drive? DW 09/22/2025

Hormonal birth control pills can suppress menstrual cycles and significantly reduce libido for some women, sometimes without adequate medical warning.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

RFK Jr's vaccine advisers remove prescription need for Covid vaccine, emphasizing personal choice

The votes on the recommendations came after hours of impassioned debate that, at times, devolved into confusion and apparent animosity over the committee's procedures and the safety of vaccines. Healthcare professionals and experts following the committee's meeting were also left deeply confused about the significance of the committee's votes and recommendations, and whether they would make it more difficult for people to obtain Covid vaccines.
Public health
Medicine
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

Surgeons were about to harvest this man's organs until his doctor intervened

A neurosurgeon stopped premature organ removal from a conscious patient, saving his life despite family consent and ongoing recovery from a gunshot brain injury.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Are Psychedelics Overrated?

Psychedelic therapies show potential but evidence is mixed, and strong ego development, secure attachment, and informed consent are crucial due to unpredictable risks.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Survey Findings on Electroconvulsive Therapy Efficacy

Most ECT recipients report inadequate pre-treatment information and minimal benefit or harm, prompting calls to suspend ECT pending placebo-controlled trials.
Wearables
fromABA Journal
5 months ago

Wearable neurotech devices are becoming more prevalent; is the law behind the curve?

Wearable neurotechnology is advancing, but legal frameworks struggle to keep pace with privacy and data protection issues.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Every Medical Procedure Comes With Risks. It Can Be Difficult to Fully Understand Them.

Patients need to be thoroughly informed about the risks associated with medical procedures to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones.
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