Pregnant women fail to relieve back pain

"Less than 10 percent of pregnant women with musculoskeletal back pain were satisfied with the symptom relief they obtained, a U.S. study found. The study, published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, says despite the high prevalence of...

Cannabinoid Agonist Significantly Increases ALS Life Span, Study Says

"Little Rock, AR: Administration of the selective cannabinoid agonist AM-1241 significantly increases the survival of mice with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and may ultimately lead to the development of new cannabis-based medications to treat the disease in humans,...

The Pope Lays Down the Law on Celibacy

"A shortage of priests has some calling for a loosening of the traditional restrictions, but Benedict makes clear it won't happen on his watch. Pope Benedict XVI believes Catholicism is growing sick in its historic birthplace of Western Europe, where a shortage of priests is...

The Pope Lays Down the Law on Celibacy

"A shortage of priests has some calling for a loosening of the traditional restrictions, but Benedict makes clear it won't happen on his watch. Pope Benedict XVI believes Catholicism is growing sick in its historic birthplace of Western Europe, where a shortage of priests is...

syphilis - a sexually transmitted infection

"Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Symptoms may go away without treatment, but the disease will progress. It is usually spread when an infected person has anal, vaginal or oral sex without a condom. Babies born to mothers infected with syphilis may have...

Allergic Rhinitis Associated With Decline in Work and School Performance

Allergic rhinitis (AR), more commonly known as "hay fever" can have a profound impact on the daily lives of sufferers beyond its physical effect -- including psychological well-being, sleep quality, and ability to learn and process cognitive input, according to a new report

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Horrors of war haunt the nights

More than 30 years later, Vietnam Veterans experience recurrent nightmares. PTSD does exist. These men are not draft-dodgers.

The Vietnam War and PTSD

The Vietnam War produced tens of thousands of PTSD victims. More than anyone else, Vietnam Veteran's wives have seen the effects of PTSD.

US Re-Deploys Sick Soldiers on Meds

Both Army and Marine medical officers admit that some troops suffering from combat-induced psychological problems are being returned to war zones with a supply of medications. An absolute minimum of 10 percent of those returning home from war zones has a mental health...

Ailing vets overwhelm system

After returning from war zones, many face a new fight for benefits.