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Mental health and psychological care of the child: the impasses of the “all biological” approach

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,...

Tanzania confirms first-ever outbreak of deadly Marburg Virus Disease

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...

Repealing laws targeting people living with HIV/AIDS saves lives

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...

Eugenics leader Ernst Rüdin convicted for Incitement to Crimes against Humanity

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...

European Union prepares ban on healthy doses of Vitamin B6

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),...

Top 7 Benefits of Milk Thistle Backed by Science

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Some Dope* on Drugs… and European Youth

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. 

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

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...

Is cat fur dangerous to humans?

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...

The healing properties of honey

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...

How can boiled corn be dangerous?

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...

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

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...

Old toys: What danger do they hide?

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...

What are the benefits of lard?

What is lard? Lard, simply put, is pork fat. This fat is semi-soft and quite butter-like in texture. It can be found almost anywhere in the pig, but most often comes from the back, belly...

Bulgaria ranks first in Europe in terms of smoking

Bulgaria ranks first in terms of smoking in Europe, and the country has already surpassed even Greece, which until recently was first. This was announced by the chairman of the Coalition for a smoke-free...

Convert international units IU to milligrams and micrograms

The human body needs various vitamins to function. A healthy diet provides most of the vitamins that people need. When the diet alone does not provide enough nutrients, taking vitamin supplements helps fill nutritional...

A city in Germany will fight DNA tests with dog feces

The German city of Weilerwist wants to deal with the problem of dog excrement in the streets, gardens and parks with the help of DNA tests, Deutsche Presse-Agentur - DPA reported from Aahen. The mayor...

Social housing in Byzantium

The Byzantine Empire had an extensive network of social institutions supported by the state, the church, or private individuals. Already in the decisions of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea (4th century), the obligation...

Mint and red pepper kill the appetite, lead to weight loss

Which foods and products healthily reduce the desire to eat A major factor in gaining weight is the enjoyment of food and the desire for more and more. Add mint to your menu and a...

The sounds that help us fall asleep like a baby

The average person spends a third of their life on earth sleeping. Although this may seem like a lot of sleep in your life, studies show that 1 in 3 adults still do not...

Prunes protect against many diseases

Check out some of the benefits of prunes: 1. The ingredients sorbitol and isatin regulate the functions of the digestive system and are used as an effective remedy against constipation. 2. The high vitamin C content...

What are the benefits to the body when we eat spicy food?

The benefits of chili for heart and brain health Helps to lose weight (as part of a weight loss diet). And perhaps for this reason he is a faithful ally of our heart. In addition...
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