Monday 6 December 2021

Canada Aims to End Ban on Blood Donations from Gay, Bisexual Men

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The end of Canada’s ban on gay and bisexual men from donating blood based on sexual orientation alone may soon be history.



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'Magic Mushroom' Drug Edges Toward Mainstream Therapy

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Psychedelic therapy focused on psilocybin has received new interest as a potential treatment against anxiety, depression and other mental illness.



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Seaweed Extract Stops COVID in Early Testing

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As scientists hunt for alternatives for people who can't access vaccines for COVID-19, they are searching underwater in unexpected places to study the therapeutic potential of edible marine algae.



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CrossFit Steps Into Primary Health Care Realm

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The idea of blending health care with fitness has been intensifying in recent years. CrossFit's announcement is just the latest salvo.



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Young People Recover Quickly From Rare Heart Side Effect of COVID Vaccine

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Myocarditis is a rare but serious condition that's most often triggered by an infection and/or inflammation caused by a virus.



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