News
Closing the Loophole on Hemp(Press Release)
Media Release Embargo: Immediate release Enquiries: Doctors For Life Date: 2 November 2024 Telephone: 032 4815550 USA – Closing the Loophole on Hemp-Derived Cannabis Products Article contributors: Alyssa F. Harlow, Adam M. Leventhal, Jessica L. Barrington-Trimis, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. A recent authoritative article from the USA … Read more
Africa Health and Medlab 2024 Conference
DFL was invited to present its stance on abortion at the recent Africa Health Conference and Medlab, held at the ICC in Cape Town. In addition, DFL was provided with a complimentary exhibitor’s table to showcase its work.Nearly 500 exhibitors of medical products from over 50 nations were expected at this international conference, with more … Read more
Doctors for Life – Making a difference
In line with its vision, DFL has initiated several humanitarian projects over the years to assist impoverished and disadvantaged people in Africa. These projects aim to save lives, alleviate suffering, and promote personal dignity. A recent article in Devoted, an online magazine, highlighted some of the impactful work being carried out by DFL. To read … Read more
Legalising assisted suicide risks replacing proper care for terminally ill
Doctors for Life and prominent South African doctors are supporting the call to oppose a court challenge by DignitySA to legalise physician-assisted suicide, arguing that dignity “is best upheld through compassionate care and support, enshrined in ubuntu and made possible through the practise of palliative care, rather than through the option of euthanasia”. Read … Read more
USA- Recreational Marijuana Legalization and Workplace Injuries Among Younger Workers
A study by the department of economics from the universities of Wisconsin, San Diego state and Bentley, examines the relationship between the legalisation of recreational Cannabis and workplace injuries for workers aged 20-34. Since 2012, many US states have legalised recreational Cannabis, leading to increased adult use. The study’s findings suggest a concerning trend: states … Read more
A cross sectional online survey on the reasons of detransitioning. (Germany)
In a sample of 237 participants, the large majority was female; 217 female (92%) for 20 male respondents (8%). Close to two thirds (65%) transitioned both socially and medically; 31% only socially. Out of the respondents who medically transitioned, 46% underwent gender affirming surgeries. Around half (51%) of the respondents started socially transitioning before the … Read more
Calls for Scotland to criminalise purchase of sex (UK)
CARE for Scotland is urging the Scottish government to push ahead with legislation that would target the demand side. It accused the Scottish government of “dragging its heels on the issue” and said it should follow the positive example of other countries like Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Canada that have already introduced similar laws penalising … Read more
New study shatters a long-standing myth about pornography (USA)
Research done by some of the world’s top behavioural addiction experts found that not only porn addicts but also behavioural addicts disapprove of the addiction they are trying to get rid of. Previous studies pushed by Josh Grubbs, created a powerful flawed buzzword that porn problems are likely just due to religious shame or moral … Read more
Latest research done by Common Sense Media (USA)
Benenson Strategy Group (BSG) conducted a quantitative online survey on 1,358 teens aged 13 to 17 and released new porn statistics in January 2024. They found that 73% of teen respondents aged 13 to 17 have watched pornography online. 15% of teen respondents said they first saw online pornography at age 10 or younger. More … Read more