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Matthew Medinsky

Venezuela: Political Persecution a Year After Elections

(Washington, DC) – Venezuelan authorities are carrying out widespread abuses against critics through politically motivated arrests, a year after the presidential election, Human Rights Watch said today.Hours after polls closed on July 28, 2

Psychedelic Renaissance: The History and Rebirth of Psilocybin Mushrooms

Scientifically speaking, psilocybin mushrooms are a polyphyletic or informal group of fungi that contain a psychoactive compound called psilocybin. When consumed, this mind-altering substance eventually turns into psilocin. Over 180 species

Midazolam murder: “If you want to kill somebody, get a doctor or a nurse to do it”

Derek Dimmock, an 86-year-old man from Putney, UK, was admitted to the Royal Trinity Hospice in June 2020 with gout and later died under controversial circumstances. His family is alleging he was involuntarily euthanised using midazolam, a

Is the West Doomed to Repeat Japan’s Fatal Financial Mistakes?

Japan’s dazzling economy was second only to the U.S., with incredible technological leadership, industrial productivity, and an enormous trade surplus. Then it collapsed into three decades of stagnation. Symptoms of the disease that destroy

Kaja Kallas is the real threat to Europe

While Ursula von der Leyen may have survived yesterday’s vote of no confidence, the result has laid bare growing cross-party discontent with her increasingly authoritarian leadership. Support for the European President is eroding. The most

From corrupt UK judges to the hidden history of giants, I’m clearing out items from my to-do list. But before I do, here they are

My list of articles, videos and resources that I thought looked interesting and intended to take a look at but have never found the time continuously grows. As a way of clearing my desk, so to speak, I am briefly listing and describing som

Prostate Disease (Part One)

Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer that affects men, with almost one in three men over the age of 50 being affected. It is believed that half of all men have cancer of the prostate when they die, although most of them were not awar

Study Finds Elevated Cardiovascular Risk After Early Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries for women in the United States. The procedure involves removing the uterus, which means no more periods and no possibility of pregnancy. About 600,000 hysterectomies are done each year, and b

Insomnia and Sleeping Pills Raise the Risk of Disability in Older Adults

Insomnia is often dismissed as a nuisance or an inevitable part of aging. But it's far more than that. It's a condition that robs you of your ability to function — physically, emotionally, and mentally. When left unaddressed, chronic insomn

This Popular Kitchen Staple May Do More Than You Think

What’s the best way to strengthen your back muscles to help prevent or improve kyphosis? Doing sit-ups daily to build core strength and support your spine Lifting your chest while lying face down to target back muscles Lifting your chest w

News you may have missed, including the ongoing imprisonment of Reiner Fuellmich’s Dutch equivalent

Below is a collection of recent articles from various sources. They include Pope Leo XIV and the US State Department condemning the killing of Christians in Nigeria; the New Zealand government creating a national ID by stealth; Bill Gates

EU Council Turning Supply Chain Law into Window Dressing

(Brussels) – European Union member states led by France and Germany are walking back on their commitment to protect human rights and the environment in global supply chains, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 23, 2025, member states agr

Why Do Some People Get a Curved Back as They Age and What Can I Do to Avoid It?

Which nutrient can you add to your diet to boost your skin’s collagen and hydration? Vitamin C, which strengthens collagen and supports hydration Vitamin C is essential for collagen production, which strengthens your skin’s structure, and

The Power of Light, Mitochondria, and Circadian Rhythms

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 02, 2025. In my interview with Alexis Cowan, Ph.D., a molecular biologist from Princeton, we explored some cutting-edge ideas that can dramatically impact your heal

The Long-Term Impact of Chlorine Exposure

How does ultraviolet blood irradiation (UVBI) contribute to your cardiovascular health? It strengthens your heart muscle, improving its pumping efficiency for better blood flow It reduces cholesterol levels in your blood, preventing plaque