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Your phone, your food, and your shower gel may be conspiring against your testosterone. At least, that’s what a growing number of urologists are telling their youngest patients. Men in their 30s and 40s are arriving at urology clinics with hormone profiles that would once have been unremarkable in men twice their age. Doctors say the pattern is new, the numbers are worsening, and the causes are hiding in plain sight. “We have not seen such a decline in men in their 30s and 40s, of testosterone, sexual function, sperm quality, sperm number in generations compared to generations prior to the Millennium group,” Geo Espinosa, a board-certified naturopathic doctor and integrative urologist, presented his findings at the recent Integrative Health Symposium. “They’re suffering quietly—I’m not mincing words, this is an absolute crisis.” A Silent Decline in Testosterone Testosterone—the hormone responsible for libido, muscle mass, and overall vitality—is dropping at rates specialists describe as alarming. Some men in their 30s are presenting with levels typically associated with men in their 60s or 70s. Low testosterone (hypogonadism) is detrimental for young men because it functions as a master regulator for both physical and mental health. While levels naturally decline by 1 to 2 percent […]
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Isaac’s energy level, enthusiasm, and talkativeness were too much—at least for a traditional classroom. He had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); one psychologist explained that he had a high IQ but low maturity. It wasn’t until Heather Rodden began homeschooling him in fifth grade that she realized what years of frustrated teachers couldn’t put their fingers on—what looked like a liability in one setting can flourish in another. Like Rodden, other parents, researchers, and professionals are moving away from treating ADHD purely as a disorder that 1 in 10 kids have. The word “deficit” in ADHD, they argue, obscures strengths—such as creativity, hyperfocus, and cognitive flexibility—that often accompany the condition. “‘Different wiring’ isn’t automatically bad,” Dr. Daniel G. Amen, a psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics, brain-body clinics that use imaging instead of checklists for mental health issues, told The Epoch Times in an email. “Sometimes it’s simply diversity in how people think and create. ADHD isn’t a character flaw—it’s a brain pattern.” At the heart of the matter is finding where and how people with ADHD will thrive. An ADHD Brain One frustration for people with ADHD is that it’s rarely lack of knowledge that holds them back. […]
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Bahraini patients with complex neurological and spinal conditions have long faced a tough choice: deal with limited local resources or bear the financial and physical strain of travelling to Dubai or London for specialised care. This situation is beginning to change. King’s College Hospital London-Dubai, in partnership with Bahrain Specialist Hospital (BSH), has launched a dedicated Neuroscience Clinic in Bahrain. This initiative aims to strengthen Bahrain’s medical infrastructure, which has struggled to offer the specialised, multidisciplinary care necessary for advanced brain and spine disorders. By applying the centre-of-excellence model used in London and Dubai, the new clinic looks to provide world-class diagnostic and treatment services in Bahrain. Addressing a Gap in Local Healthcare Patients in Bahrain have typically travelled abroad for complex neurological care. While the Kingdom provides a strong foundation of healthcare services, expanding specialised infrastructure for more advanced conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, complex epilepsy, and intricate spinal procedures continues to be an area of development. This has sometimes led patients to consult multiple specialists before receiving a definitive diagnosis. In neurological care, where many conditions benefit from early and precise intervention, timely diagnosis is important for improving treatment outcomes and supporting long-term patient well-being. Dr Vinod Metta, […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority has imposed a ban on the import of poultry and table eggs from 40 countries, alongside partial restrictions on specific regions in 16 other countries, as part of precautionary measures aimed at protecting public health and ensuring food safety in the domestic market. The authority said the list of affected countries is subject to regular review in line with global health developments and epidemiological updates. According to the latest revision, some of the bans have been in place since 2004, while others were introduced gradually over the years based on risk assessments and international reports on animal diseases, particularly outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The updated list includes a full ban on imports from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Djibouti, South Africa, China, Iraq, Ghana, Palestine, Vietnam, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Cameroon, South Korea, North Korea, Laos, Libya, Myanmar, the United Kingdom, Egypt, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, India, Hong Kong, Japan, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Serbia, Slovenia, Côte d’Ivoire and Montenegro. Partial restrictions apply to specific states or cities in Australia, the United States, Italy, Belgium, Bhutan, Poland, Togo, Denmark, Romania, Zimbabwe, France, the Philippines, Canada, Malaysia, Austria and […]
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The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has ordered the withdrawal of three food supplements and one medical product from the UAE market, warning consumers against purchasing or using unauthorised items identified on online sales platforms. In four urgent circulars, the regulator said the products were being recalled or banned from circulation after safety concerns were identified, including the detection of unapproved ingredients and quality defects. The EDE cautioned consumers not to buy or use the named supplements and products, and urged businesses not to advertise, distribute or store them in pharmacies, medical warehouses, health shops or through e-commerce platforms within the UAE. In its first alert, the authority warned against an unauthorised supplement marketed as “Super Immune+”, for containing unapproved ingredients, including dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), as well as molybdenum amino acid chelate and boron citrate. The product was not registered with or approved by the regulator and had not been legally imported, it said. A second circular ordered the withdrawal of the supplement “WoundVite”, marketed under the brand ZEN NUTRIENTS, citing the presence of a novel food ingredient not authorised under European regulations. The product had not undergone official regulatory assessment in the UAE. In a third notice, the EDE cited the […]
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Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel recently launched the government’s Taakkad campaign across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The initiative, led by the Health Holding Co. and its affiliated clusters, provides 10 essential preventive tests to help diagnose and treat diseases proactively. The launch coincided with AlJalajel’s inspection of the Taakkad Center in Riyadh, which offers periodic health screenings through an innovative drive-through model. AlJalajel reviewed the preventive screening pathways and delivery mechanisms, designed to ensure speed, accuracy and high quality, reinforcing prevention before treatment and facilitating access to healthcare. Taakkad services include checks and screening for blood pressure, obesity, colorectal cancer and breast cancer, the SPA reported. The center highlights the Kingdom’s advanced and integrated preventive care, in line with the Health Sector Transformation Program to enhance service efficiency and accessibility, the SPA reported. In a post on his X account, the minister wrote: “Today I had the pleasure of launching the Taakkad campaign at the Taakkad Center in Riyadh — the first step in a nationwide rollout. “The program offers 10 essential preventive screenings through primary healthcare centers, bringing services closer to people and placing prevention at the heart of our health system, in line […]
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Dubai Police assisted in the arrest of 24 suspects worldwide and shared 121 intelligence leads with international law enforcement partners during the final quarter of 2025, according to official figures released on Sunday. The data, reviewed during a Q4 performance evaluation meeting of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, revealed that 232 websites used for the promotion of illegal substances were also identified and blocked over the three-month period. Major General Hareb Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affairs, chaired the session to assess the force’s impact on both local distribution networks and cross-border trafficking syndicates. Addressing senior officers at the police headquarters, Major General Al Shamsi attributed the results to a heightened reliance on data-driven policing. Intelligence and global cooperation “We are committed to continuous training and the adoption of the best international practices,” the Major General said, noting that the force has increasingly leveraged artificial intelligence and advanced technological tools to track distribution patterns across the emirate and the country. The meeting, attended by Assistant Commander-in-Chief Major General Eid Mohammad bin Thani Hareb and Brigadier Khalid bin Muwaiza, Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, detailed the force’s contribution to drug-related arrests at both the Emirate and national levels. […]
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The Ministry of Health said dispensing restricted medications such as antibiotics and weight-loss injections without a prescription constitutes a violation of the Law of Practicing Healthcare Professions, which prohibits pharmacists from issuing medication without an approved prescription from a qualified physician. Violators are subject to legal penalties. The ministry announced it is continuing intensified inspection campaigns to monitor the dispensing of prescription-only and restricted medications, reaffirming that such drugs must be issued under an approved prescription from a licensed physician. It said the campaigns, which include but are not limited to weight-loss medications and antibiotics, fall within its supervisory and regulatory role to ensure full compliance with approved health laws and regulations, protect public health and promote the safe and rational use of medicines. The ministry warned that dispensing restricted medications without medical supervision exposes patients to serious health risks, including acute complications and chronic side effects. It stressed the importance of consulting a specialist before using any medication and avoiding the purchase or consumption of drugs without a valid prescription. The ministry called on healthcare practitioners and pharmaceutical establishments to fully comply with regulatory instructions governing drug dispensing, confirming that field inspection tours will continue. Members of the public […]
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The Ministry of Health said it has monitored the circulation of misleading information on social media regarding cholesterol-lowering statin medications, following the spread of a video that prompted some patients to stop taking their prescribed treatment without consulting their doctors. The ministry warned that discontinuing medication without medical supervision could expose patients to direct health risks. It stressed that cholesterol-lowering drugs, including statins, are safe and approved both internationally and locally by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, and are widely used to prevent heart disease, strokes and related complications. The ministry emphasized that any treatment decision must be made under the supervision of a qualified physician, noting that using or stopping medication without medical consultation may pose serious health risks. It said the physician who appeared in the circulated content has been summoned to provide clarification regarding the statements made in the video. The ministry added that it has begun taking legal action against anyone found to have published misleading medical information or violated professional healthcare ethics, in order to safeguard public health. The ministry urged the public to obtain medical information from reliable, accredited sources and avoid being influenced by inaccurate claims. It also called on media outlets […]
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