Pennyroyal: Mother Nature’s mixed blessing

Despite being dangerously toxic, Pennyroyal deeply intrigue researchers who are seeking out new possibilities in the pharmacological space.

Safer opioid systems

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Perimenopause pill paradox

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Body dysmorphic disorder: often unseen yet demands clinical attention

References American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5). 5th edn. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. Angelakis I, Gooding PA,...

Behind the obsessions: a guide to obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Mare’s urine and women’s health go back in time together

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