INCREASING numbers of fish are becoming "transgender" according to a University of Exeter study, with researchers suggesting it's because of chemicals from the contraceptive pill being flushed down household drains.
Male river fish are "displaying feminised traits and even producing eggs," the scientists said, leading to characteristics such as reduced sperm quality and less aggressive and competitive behaviour.
It's not just the pill that's the problem - plastics and compounds in other household chemicals have also been shown to affect heart valves and other organs in the fish, while antidepressants are believed to lead to reduce the natural shyness of some species - meaning they are more likely to be eaten by predators.
The healthcare debate in the US is certainly hotting up, and a new website has launched offering to help mail your ashes to a politician if you lose your health insurance and die due to the removal of Obamacare.
The Affordable Care Act was repealed this week, with the site at mailmetothegop.com saying millions of Americans rely on its coverage, and the replacement bill set to "gut these protections meaning many may die".
The site's operators don't actually physically post your ashes to members of Congress, but instead assist people to get their papers in order so if they die their wishes will be fulfilled.
The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 05 Jul 17
To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 05 Jul 17