Family horoscopes are a way to help resolve conflicts that pass from generation to generation, through a therapy that is developed, in many cases, in sessions with groups of people. The Psychologists Union has warned of the dangers of illegal therapeutic practices such as family horoscopes, arguing that no one who needs a mental health answer should seek them out. “I’m afraid (…) that these types of practices find recipients willing to find a miraculous solution, but that cannot be considered in the field of science,” says President Francisco Miranda Rodríguez. According to this official, in the case of the…
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The study, which includes a Portuguese researcher among the authors, looked at 1,500 smokers, ex-smokers and people who had never smoked. A study that brought together researchers from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP) and the University of Lorraine in France, concluded that smoking may be responsible for the aging of the heart around the age of 20. “Cellular damage induced by smoking and the inflammatory immune response are two possible mechanisms that explain premature aging [of the heart] and the higher incidence of chronic diseases in smokers,” said the researcher from FMUP’s Cardiovascular Research Unit.…
Outpatient pharmacies were closed and delays in treatment were the main signs of the strike. This Wednesday, the second period of the National Health Service (SNS) pharmacists’ strike ends, without any call for negotiations by the government. Henrique Reguengo, president of the National Federation of Pharmacists, who called the strike, says he remains hopeful negotiations will move forward soon. “It is inconceivable that this is not the case,” he says. Ensure minimum urgent care services. It was the first time NHS pharmacists had gone on strike in 30 years, and membership has consistently been “above 90%”, the union boss assures.…
The new EU law, which regulates the main digital platforms, applies to all digital services that connect consumers with products, services and content. Online platforms have three months to notify users. The European Commission announced that the Digital Services Act (DSA) came into force today. The new rules seek to create a safer and more responsible online environment, applying to all digital services that connect consumers with products, services or content. This means that there are new commitments for online platforms, in order to reduce risks for consumers and offer a range of user rights and protections. The law commits…
In the US, Apple has already made the decision to buy chips from a plant in Arizona, production of which will start in 2024. In Europe, plans are not yet fully defined. Apple will look for new options to reduce its dependence on manufacturers based in Asia. According to statements by Tim Cook in an internal meeting, the Cupertino giant has plans to buy chips made in the United States. According to sources to which Bloomberg has had access, during the meeting in Germany, with teams of engineers and the retail district, Apple also intends to expand its chip supply…