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New Zealand’s government, in a groundbreaking decision that signals a major shift in mental-health treatment and drug policies, has approved the medical use psilocybin – the psychoactive substance found in the so-called “magic mushroom” – for treating depression resistant to treatment. David Seymour (associate health minister) announced Tuesday that psilocybin could be prescribed legally for therapeutic use. This is the …

Spain’s new strict rule may soon affect more regions. Fines up to €30,000 if you break the rule. Credit: No-Mad, Shutterstock The sun-soaked streets of Spain may soon have a lot more room for you… but a lot less room for your second car. Mallorca, a region that has locals, tourists and businesses in a frenzy, is about to introduce …

Credits: shutterstock| Credits: Shutterstock Teenagers hooked on screens—not just glued to their phones, but genuinely unable to stop—are twice as likely to consider or attempt suicide, according to a four-year study tracking over 4,000 adolescents, the Guardian wrote.  This isn’t a question of how many hours your child spends gaming or scrolling. This is about whether the child has spiraled …

The cyclic sighing method reduced anxiety more than any other tested method. Photo by Shutterstock. Modernity is marked by stress. Stress is the modern condition. We’re constantly on alert and yet expected to perform, decide, cope with all of it. What if, instead of a pill or app, the most effective treatment is something we already do 25,000 times per …

Renault 4 image bank media Test-Drive, on April 28th 2025 at Lisbonne, Portugal – Photo Clément Choulot / DPPI The Renault 4 E-Tech electric, a modern reinvention of the iconic original, will be priced from £26,995 OTR when order books open here in the UK in July. Available in three trim levels from launch – evolution, techno (£28,995), and iconic …

The robotic-assisted prostatectomies are primarily recommended for patients who have early stage localised prostate carcinoma. Credit: Quirónsalud Torrevieja Learn about radical prostatectomy, its indications, and how Da Vinci robots improve surgical precision and reduce complications. The most effective treatment for localised prostate tumour is radical prostatectomy. It involves the removal of the entire prostate gland, and usually the seminal vessels. …

When a buyer shows interest, he or she will be asked if they want to continue the conversation on a messaging app. Credit: Shutterstock If an online car deal looks too good, it’s probably true. This is the lesson that at least 175 Spanish citizens have learned after they fell victim to an organised scam which promised them cheap second-hand …

Marriage is often seen as the key to happiness and long life, but new research suggests that it may have a surprising effect on its spouses: Husbands can stress out their wives more than children. Yes, that’s right. A 2013 survey involving over 7,000 mothers revealed that nearly half reported their husbands as the primary source of stress—twice as stressful …

Patients across the UK are being criticised for secretly recording their NHS medical treatments on mobile phones – often without staff permission – and uploading the footage to TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. From cryptic ‘hospital selfie’ posts to IV drip boomerangs, is it really about health – or just a hunt for online validation? The Society of Radiographers warned that …

A speedometer hitting 150 km/h – a speed only legal in Spain during official vehicle testing. Credit : krigo, Shutterstock You’ll be able to drive on Spanish roads with ease if you have spent any time there. Stick to your lane, keep your eyes peeled for cyclists and tractors, and- above all – don’t get caught speeding. On the major …