Authored by Megan Redshaw via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Synthetic hormones used for birth control may slow brain maturation and disrupt the development of an area of the brain responsible for impulsivity, according to new research. (Andrus Ciprian/Shutterstock) Adolescents commonly use hormonal contraceptives despite the unknown effects on brain and behavioral maturation, prompting scientists […]
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Contraceptives May Slow Brain Development And Increase Risk-Taking Behavior In Teens, Study Suggests
Contraceptives found in fast food
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Most chain restaurants rely on beef and chicken from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), where veterinary drugs are routinely used, and of 10 fast food meals sampled and tested, all but two tested positive for veterinary drugs Six of the 10 fast food samples (Taco Bell, Dunkin’, Wendy’s, Domino’s, Burger King and McDonald’s) […]
What your doctor may not tell you about oral contraceptives and depression
(From NaturalHealth365) In a world where contraception is often viewed as a fundamental aspect of women’s reproductive health, examining the impact of various birth control methods on physical and mental well-being is crucial. For example, startling statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shed light on the widespread use of oral […]
Egypt’s grand mufti legalises use of contraceptives to limit population growth
Egypt’s Grand Mufti Shawki Abdel-Karim Allam has announced that the use of contraceptives was “permissible and does not cause any harm to the family or women” and can be used to control population growth. Allam added that there was “no problem in taking steps to maintain development and achieve positive goals for the family and […]