Attorney General Eric Holder Can't Get A Word In Edgewise

You would think that when the Attorney General of the United States holds a press conference, informing  the Nation that as soon as the Republicans gained a majority in Congress, they foiled the President's plan to prosecute terrorist in civil courts, by defunding it,...

The due process of detention

There are those who believe that enemy combatants should receive their judicial day in the field by military trail. I do. Having made the mistake of capturing and hauling these people around, now, we have to...

DCA: Is this the cure for cancer?

" "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." The key word here, though, is "probably." Two years ago, I blogged about a promising new drug that held out hope for a major breakthrough in the treatment...

First Embryonic Stem-Cell Trial Gets Approval From the FDA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States has approved the first trial for Embryonic Stem-Cell-derived medical treatment. The medicinal trial is being undertaken by Geron Corp. of California.The announcement comes quickly on the heels of President Obama's...

Malaria vaccine may be available in 2012

Nearly One million people are  killed  every year by malaria.Although half of the world's population lives in areas where malaria is rampent, and these are worlds poorest countries.The launch of  the vaccine of...

Israeli world first: Surgeons weld wounds shut with surgical laser

This is a first in the world. An opportunity to seal incisions using a new method that discourages infection by its application and procedure."Surgeons of the future may have to learn welding rather than sewing,...

Artificial heart ready for human trials by 2011

In a great scientific discovery which will benefit millions of people all over the world, Heart specialists have been able to create the artificial heart. The first entirely artificial heart should be ready for human trials 'within two and a half years'. The prosthetic...

American Association for Cancer Research: Clinical Trial Awareness

American Association for Cancer Research Aims to Raise Awareness about the Importance of Clinical Trial Participation. Most Americans with cancer would be receptive to participating in clinical trials if they...

Spain moves to allow Medical Marijuana for treating Multiple conditions

" The Spanish Health Ministry is expected to give its blessing to a Catalonian plan to allow doctors to prescribe marijuana to patients in need. The London Independent on Sunday reported on Feb. 6, 2005 ( "Spain's Health Ministry To Allow Doctors To Prescribe ...

First Toyota plug-in Hybrid London, edf energy city recharge station

VIDEO Toyota Plug-in Hybrid "London"Charge electric at home or City up to 40 mls , Longer trips hybrid mode fuel rechargeStop and Go City  pure electric "60 mls/gln"   The Nice car's battery, which...

Media on trial: Driven by sensationalism

A recent article by Indian Indira Jaisingh reflects upon sensationalism and media. Even though her writing is driven by an analysis of  the Aarushi murder case, her thoughts are well in tone with...

Breakthrough drug 'could halt' Alzheimer's

"(CNN) -- British researchers say a new drug could effectively halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease, offering hope to millions. ...

"When I wear it, I feel like an action hero."

"Behind the battle for Beijing berths at the US Olympic swimming trials another conflict was simmering: The swimsuit wars. Speedo's sensational new LZR Racer has taken swimming by storm, playing a role in 19 of 20 long course records set this year. "For me, wearing the...

Strong winds negate sprinter's world record

Tyson Gay ran like the wind, but the officials didn't like it one bit."EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Tyson Gay was a blur in blue, sprinting 100 meters faster than anyone ever has.His time of 9.68 seconds at the U.S....

Anarchy is Unleashed

" BARMY Law Lords were last night accused of unleashing anarchy by barring anonymous witnesses in court trials. Worried police warned that dozens of terrorists and murderers will walk free unless the judges’...

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