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Influential Medical Panel Advocates Taxpayer Funding for Transgender Support Services such as Hair Removal and Voice Feminization

Health officials in Canada are advocating for publicly funded minor aesthetic procedures for transgender individuals. The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) published an editorial suggesting that treatments like hair removal and facial injectables should be covered by Canada’s Medicare, a publicly funded healthcare system. The authors, Dr. Katie Ross and Dr. Sarah Fraser from Dalhousie University, …

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Study suggests: Shift workers 22% more likely to suffer depression and anxiety, making a 9-5 schedule seem better for mental health

According to researchers, individuals who work rotating shift patterns outside the conventional 9 to 5 window are more susceptible to depression. A study conducted on over 175,000 British adults discovered that shift workers, such as nurses, security guards, and police officers, were 22% more likely to be diagnosed with depression compared to those working standard …

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Reducing Early Mortality Risk by Mowing the Lawn for Just 11 Minutes Daily

Reducing Early Mortality Risk by Mowing the Lawn for Just 11 Minutes Daily

By Xantha Leatham, Deputy Science Editor Published: 22:01 BST, 14 August 2023 | Updated: 23:24 BST, 14 August 2023 Cutting the grass doesn’t merely leave your garden in tip-top condition – it could just save your life. According to researchers, inactive individuals who spend 11 minutes a day mowing the lawn could avoid one in …

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Experts suggest banning child-friendly packaging for sugary cereals and yogurts

A health group has called for breakfast cereals and yogurts with high sugar content to remove packaging that appeals to children. Action on Sugar has warned that these products, which contain up to four teaspoons of sugar per serving, are designed to attract children and exploit their influence on purchasing decisions. The group is urging …

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Unveiling NuCalm: Is Meghan Markle’s Skin Patch Authentic or Deceptive?

Unveiling NuCalm: Is Meghan Markle’s Skin Patch Authentic or Deceptive?

Meghan Markle recently created a stir online when paparazzi photos captured her casually strolling through Montecito, Calif., showcasing a unique skin patch on her left wrist. Keen observers noted that the patch is a product offered by a lesser-known wellness company called NuCalm. This topical treatment, as its name suggests, aims to bring calmness and …

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British People Admit to Being Creatures of Habit, Despite Potential for Increased Happiness Through Spontaneity

British People Admit to Being Creatures of Habit, Despite Potential for Increased Happiness Through Spontaneity

According to a survey of 2,000 adults, millions of Britons have admitted to hating change. However, many recognize that this resistance to change may be holding them back. The poll found that half of the participants wish they were more spontaneous, and 41% identified themselves as creatures of habit. Despite this, 32% of the respondents …

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Gene Therapy Shows Potential for Treating Chronic Alcoholism

Gene Therapy Shows Potential for Treating Chronic Alcoholism

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (UPI) — A groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature Medicine suggests that a form of gene therapy commonly used for Parkinson’s disease could have a significant impact on reducing alcohol consumption in chronic heavy drinkers. Researchers conducted a clinical trial on nonhuman primates and demonstrated that by implanting a specific …

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Woman’s endometriosis diagnosis finally made after the tragic loss of her baby, following years of debilitating monthly pain

Jennifer Came, a 28-year-old marketing executive from South London, suffered from agonizing period pain for over a decade before discovering the cause. She had accepted the pain as normal until she had an ectopic pregnancy three years ago. During emergency surgery to remove the embryo, it was revealed that Jennifer also had endometriosis. Endometriosis is …

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