Ban on transgender people serving in US military overturned
US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that overturned a controversial ban by his predecessor on transgender individuals serving in the US military. Flanked by Vice President Kamala Harris, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, Biden signed the executive order in the Oval Office. […]
Read MoreEarth lost 28 trillion tonnes of ice between 1994 and 2017
Earth lost 28 trillion tonnes of ice between 1994 and 2017, proving that the ice sheets are now following the worst-case climate warming scenario. A study conducted by the University of Leeds in England found that ice is disappearing from across the planet at a rapid pace. A first of a kind, the study revolved around […]
Read MoreCannabis could treat gonorrhea
A scientific breakthrough could mean antibiotic-resistant infections such as gonorrhea are treated by synthetic cannabidiol. Antibiotic-resistant infections like gonorrhea could soon be treated by cannabis, as breakthrough research suggests the drug could be a potentially powerful tool in combating superbugs. Synthetic cannabidiol, or CBD, has for the first time shown it is capable of killing […]
Read MoreWhat happens to your body when you stop having sex ?
We’ve all had dry spells. But not having sex isn’t just detrimental to your relationship – it’s bad for your health too, explains Nadia Bokody. During my late twenties, I was plagued by phantom vaginal pain. After a visit to my gynecologist failed to uncover answers, I complained to a girlfriend about the mystery tenderness […]
Read MoreCovid-19 vaccinations slated for Feb 14
Despite the limited availability of the Covid19 vaccine, Thailand’s national vaccine rollout will begin from Feb 14, beginning with healthcare and front-line workers. Permanent secretary of public health Kiattiphum Wongrajit said target groups with higher infection risks would be administered the shots during the first of a three-phased rollout plan. “We will start with medical […]
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